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Title of Office - Chair

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure that the NNNG acts at all times in accordance with our Constitution
• To be the figurehead and main point of contact for all those wishing to contact the NNNG regarding issues relating to nursing and nutrition at a national and international level
• To respond, on behalf of the NNNG to any national reports, guidelines, press articles etc which concern nutrition nursing, or delegate another Committee member to do this on his/her behalf
• To ensure that the NNNG is at the forefront of, and/or included in the development of any national reports, guidelines etc related to nutrition nursing
• To promote the NNNG as being the foremost authority in matters relating to nutrition and nursing
• To promote the role of the NNNG in assisting with the development of education and training courses for nutrition nursing and related subjects
• To provide leadership, support and guidance to the NNNG Committee
• To take a proactive role in ensuring that there is an annual NNNG Conference
• To represent the NNNG on BAPEN Council
• To represent the NNNG on any other national/international groups/working parties as and when thought appropriate by the Committee

Time Commitment

• Difficult to quantify – varies depending on time of year – but at least  6-8 hrs/week
• NNNG meetings 5-6 days/year
• BAPEN Council Meetings 4-5 days/year
• NNNG Conference 2 days/year
• BAPEN Conference 2 days/year
• Other meetings will depend on what working parties etc you are a member of.

You will need a very understanding employer who will be prepared to let you take the time for these commitments.