Expressions of Interest - Preliminary Proceedings Committee

The Medical Council is currently seeking expressions of Interest from interested parties (medical) for a vacancy arising on the Preliminary Proceedings Committee (‘PPC’) in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Application Instructions:

• Please complete all sections of the application form. Click here to download the application form.
• The completed application form along with an up-to-date CV must be submitted by email to committees@mcirl.ie by 5pm on 7th July 2026. Only applications submitted on this application form with an accompanying CV will be accepted. Applications will not be accepted after the specified closing date.
• This application form has been devised to enable the short-listing process and relates directly to the criteria outlined. Failure to provide sufficient information/detail in response to the direct questions could result in your application not being short-listed due to a lack of information.
• It is intended that a decision on all Expressions of Interest received by the deadline will be made on or before 5pm on 3 August 2026 and applicants will be notified of same thereafter.
• If you have any queries not answered above or in the information booklet, please contact committees@mcirl.ie.

Recruitment Information Booklet

You can view more details on the role and requirements in the PPC Recruitment Information Booklet. Please read this booklet and the expression of interest from carefully.

Preliminary Proceedings Committee

This Committee is established under the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, in order to give initial consideration to complaints against registered medical practitioners.

The PPC investigates complaints in accordance with Part 7 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, and determines:

• That there is not sufficient cause to warrant further action being taken in relation to the complaint; or
• That the complaint should be referred to another body or authority or to a professional competence scheme; or
• That the complaint is one that could be resolved by mediation or some other informal means; or
• That there is a prima facie case to warrant further action being taken in relation to a complaint i.e. referral of the complaint to the Fitness to Practise Committee.

This Committee, like others within the Council, plays a unique role within the regulatory environment to ensure public safety in Ireland. The work is dynamic and challenging, and members will play an important role in the overall health system, working alongside the Council’s executive team. As part of this exciting opportunity, you will be working alongside internal and external stakeholders to deliver the Medical Council’s Statement of Strategy and annual Business Plans, as they relate to the Preliminary Proceedings Committee.

Person Specification

Pursuant to section 20 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007, the PPC must have a majority of medical practitioners as part of its membership and is thus seeking medic members in the specialty of Obstetrics and Gynecology to join the committee.

Essential Criteria for Medical Practitioners:

For medical practitioner applicants, the following essential criteria will be assessed:

• Medical Practitioner
• Current or recent clinical practice experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the general health and regulatory landscape in Ireland.
• Understanding of the specific environment in which the Medical Council operates and its relationships with key stakeholders
• Skills, knowledge, and experience relevant to the to the work of the Preliminary Proceedings Committee.

Desirable Criteria for Medical Practitioners:

It is also desirable that medical practitioner applicants demonstrate in their application evidence of:

• Previous Board, Council or Committee experience
• Knowledge/ experience of Corporate Governance to include an understanding of the Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2016
• Track record of strong evidence based decision-making experience at a senior level.
• Knowledge of the principles of fair procedures, natural justice
• Knowledge / experience of patient and public safety matters and right touch regulation
• Other relevant Qualifications to the work of Medical Council (e.g. Medical, Legal, Education, Health, Governance, Regulatory)