The Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland (JABS) invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment to the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland, Social Security Chamber.
The Social Security Chamber currently deals with appeals in connection with decisions and determinations in terms of sections 46 and 61 of the Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018.
JABS is seeking up to 45 ordinary members with medical experience to work in various locations across Scotland. The posts are part-time and paid on a daily fee basis.
The ordinary member with medical experience daily fee is £288.42. There is a yearly commitment of 10-30 days.
Please note that you will be not entitled to a pension in respect of your office, and you are not entitled to any gratuity, allowance or compensation when your period in office ends (whatever the reason).
Additionally within this role you will not have any entitlement to receive a guaranteed minimum amount of fees.
Eligibility
A person is eligible for appointment as an ordinary member (medical experience) of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland if the person is a fully registered person within the meaning of the Medical Act 1983(3), whether or not that person holds a licence to practise.
Interviews
Interviews for these appointments are planned to take place from June to September 2023.
Training
If you are appointed you would be required to undertake training and support which is provided prior to you taking up the role.
Starting Date
If successful, appointment will commence around October 2023 to allow training to take place in early 2024. You will not be asked to hear cases until April 2024.
Selection is made solely on merit. The Board welcomes applications from the widest possible range of eligible individuals. The Board welcomes applications from under-represented groups.
An online application should be completed and submitted no later than midday on Friday 28th April.
Further information can be obtained from our website
If you have any queries or would like any further information please contact us by email at [email protected] or by telephone on 0131 528 5101.