Join us – New Peer Reviewer Vacancies Now Open
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW) is inviting healthcare professionals from across Wales to apply for a range of Peer Reviewer roles to support our inspection and review work.

Peer Reviewers play an important part in helping us provide independent assurance about the quality, safety, and effectiveness of healthcare services. They bring specialist knowledge and real‑world experience to our inspection teams, helping us highlight good practice, identify where improvements are needed, and support better outcomes for patients.
What is a Peer Reviewer?
Peer Reviewers are practising healthcare professionals who join our inspection and review activity on a flexible basis. They contribute expert insight as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, either in person or remotely, depending on the nature of the work. Their involvement ensures that our findings are informed by current clinical practice and aligned with national standards.
We provide all Peer Reviewers with a comprehensive induction and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Current opportunities
- Practice Nurse Peer Reviewer - Job Specification
- Dental Peer Reviewer - Job Specification
- Children’s Nurse Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Neonatal Nurse Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Consultant Obstetrician Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Ophthalmologist Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Mental Health Act Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with ECT Experience Peer Reviewer (Closing 31 March) - Job Specification
Why become a Peer Reviewer?
- Gain valuable professional experience and insight across a wide range of healthcare settings
- Contribute flexibly, alongside your existing professional role
- Access induction, training and continuous professional development opportunities.
How to apply
To find out more about the roles and submit an application, please visit: https://www.hiw.org.uk/peer-reviewers
If you have any questions, please contact our Inspection Support Team at HIW.inspections@gov.wales or call 0300 062 8163.