Trusteesclosed

Deadline for applications: 5th November 2023

Inclusive Boards are pleased to undertake the search for 2 new Trustees on behalf of Myeloma UK.

Myeloma UK is the only cancer organisation in the UK that focuses exclusively on the incurable blood cancer myeloma and its related conditions.

We are here to provide information and support to anyone affected by myeloma. Patients, families, friends, and carers can all draw on our information centre, support groups, discussion forums and Infoline for support when they need it. We invest in innovative, life-changing research that helps us understand how myeloma develops and progresses, and we do this to help everyone working in myeloma better understand and meet the needs of myeloma patients and help deliver change. We work with health care professionals to improve detection speeds and the delivery of care; and with patients, doctors, the pharmaceutical industry and drug approval bodies to make sure patients receive the latest treatments, giving them the chance to live longer with a better quality of life.  

Myeloma UK are looking to appoint 2 new Trustees with skills/experience in ONE of the following areas:

• Patient Services
• Health Policy and Access to Medicine

The individual appointed with skills in Patient Services will be invited to join the Patient Services Board Sub-Committee as Chair.

For more information, please download the candidate pack by using the links on this page.

To apply, please provide:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the  trustee role. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

If you have further questions after reading this pack, please email myeloma@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.