Appointment of Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency
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Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of two Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (NIMDTA).
Professor Pascal McKeown has been appointed as a Non-Executive (Medical) Member and Mr Hugh McPoland has been appointed as a Non-Executive (Lay) Member. Both appointments commenced on 2 June 2025 and will end on a date not later than 1 June 2029.
NIMDTA Non-Executive Member positions attract a remuneration of Pound 3,493 per annum with a time commitment of 20 days per year. .
These appointments are made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.
NIMDTA commissions, promotes and oversees postgraduate medical and dental education and training throughout Northern Ireland. Its role is to attract and appoint individuals of the highest calibre to recognised training posts and programmes to ensure the provision of a highly competent medical and dental workforce with the essential skills to meet the changing needs of the population and health and social care in Northern Ireland.
The NIMDTA Board is made up of a Chair and 5 Non-Executive Members.
