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+ East Midlands Regional Chair - Call for Nominations – Closing Date Tuesday 15 January 2025
RCEM is looking for a new East Midlands Regional Chair!
Regional Chairs play a crucial and rewarding role in advocating for their region and representing their members in the College and key decision-making. Chairs provide leadership and act as a voice and conduit for members.
You will work closely with RCEM’s Policy and Communications teams, who will support you in your role to engage with Members, develop regional networks and relationships with local policymakers and the media. Your contribution as East Midlands Regional Chair will strengthen the College’s ability to flag challenges faced by emergency departments in the region and beyond, improving patient care and the working lives of members.
To be eligible to become a Regional Chair, you need to meet these requirements:
If you are a Fellow, work in a substantive consultant role in the East Midlands and you are interested in representing your region, developing your career and your influencing skills then we would be delighted to hear from you.
No previous experience with the College is necessary – just an interest in representing your region and a passion for Emergency Medicine. We are particularly keen to engage with those new to the College.
The application process is non-competitive. To apply, please complete a nomination form, with a personal statement (max 300 words) and signatures from two Fellows who are happy to support your application.
In the event that multiple candidates apply, a ballot of eligible regional members will be conducted. In this instance we will share your statement with voting members.
For further information please see the job description, application guidance and FAQs. Please find here the Nomination form.
If you are interested in the role or have any questions, please feel welcome to get in touch with the Policy team at policy@rcem.ac.uk.
We are now recruiting members to join our new Regional Boards. We currently have regional Boards in the East of England, South Central, South East Coast, South West, West Midlands, and Yorkshire and Humber regions.
A Regional Board Member is an Associate Member, Member or Fellow* of the College who is appointed on behalf of the Council to the role.
The role includes these additional responsibilities.
To be eligible to become a Regional Board Member you need to meet these requirements:
If you work in a region where there is no Board, contact the Policy and Public Affairs team to discuss other ways to get involved.
No previous College experience is necessary – just an interest in representing your region and a passion for Emergency Medicine. We are particularly keen to engage with those new to the College.
To apply, please fill out an Expression of Interest form explaining why you would like to get involved in a Regional Board and send it to the email below.
For applications or further enquiries, please get in touch with our Policy team at policy@rcem.ac.uk.
+ RCEM Quality in Emergency Care Committee Chair (Honorary Post) - Closing date 13 February 2025
Accountable to: RCEM Council and RCEM Head of Quality Cluster/VP
Key working relationships:
The Chair will work closely with the Chairs of 10 Sub-committees, Special Interest Groups and Professional Advisory Groups. The Chair will be appointed to the RCEM Executive Committee and RCEM Council and is expected to attend meetings. The Chair will also work closely with the RCEM Quality Manager and other staff in the Quality Team.
Role purpose:
The Quality in Emergency Care Committee is a key strategic part of RCEM. The Chair will chair committee meetings, coordinate the work of 10 Sub-committees, Special Interest Groups and Professional Advisory Groups to ensure the College is appropriately represented on national bodies that relate to quality of care.
You will have oversight responsibility for 10 Sub-committees, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Professional Advisory Groups (PAGs):
This role will be for three years, potentially renewable for a further three years if applied for a second term.
This is an honorary post and, while no financial honorarium is offered for the postholder, the College will reimburse all post related expenses (e.g. travel to meetings).
Role responsibilities:
In this role you will be expected to attend and chair four committee meetings a year, 3 virtual and 1 in-person in London Bridge and at times attend other meetings to represent the College. Two of the annual meetings will be “full” meetings, to which all members of the Committee and Sub-committees are invited. The other two meetings will be business meetings of the main Committee and Sub-committee Chairs only. Other business will be conducted by tele-conferencing and e-mail.
Executive Committee and Council members are expected to attend or dial into approximately monthly London-based meetings (dates provided on request).
Committee remit:
What can you expect from us?
What can we expect from you?
How to apply: To apply for the position please send a single A4 page personal statement to Emily Lesnik by emailing quality@rcem.ac.uk. Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification below.
Interviews will be conducted by Emily Lesnik (Quality Manager) and Dr Ian Higginson (RCEM Vice President and Cluster Lead). The most suitable applicant will be recommended by the Quality Cluster and appointed by the Royal College Council.
Please note that interviews are likely to be carried out via video conference. The deadline for applications is 10am on Thursday 13th February 2025.
Person Specification
The role would suit an exceptional current Consultant in emergency medicine who has a demonstrable interest in quality in emergency care and quality improvement.
Essential Practical Experience and Skills
Desirable Practical Experience and Skills
Personal Qualities
Join the RCEM ACP Forum – Shape the Future of Emergency Medicine Advanced Clinical Practice
Are you an Advanced Clinical Practitioner passionate about Emergency Medicine? The RCEM ACP Forum is looking for dedicated individuals to join the forum and make a difference in the development of advanced practice across the UK.
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
ACP Forum Chair
ACP Forum Secretary/Deputy Chair
ACP National Leads (for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland)
ACP Credentialing Committee Representative
ACP Forum Representative for Paediatrics
ACP Events and Educational Resources Committee Representative
ACP Academic Committee Representative
ACP Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Representative
ACP Forum AHP Representative
ACP QIP Rep
ACP Service Delivery Rep
Why Join?
These honorary positions offer a unique opportunity to grow professionally while driving impactful changes in Emergency Medicine.
Apply Now!
If you are interested in applying, please email acp@rcem.ac.uk for a full job description and details on how to apply.
Deadline for Applications: 31 January 2025
There are currently no vacancies within the RCEM Quality Assurance & Improvement Committee.
There are no vacancies for Examinations Opportunities at present.
Opportunities to join the Emergency Medicine Trainees’ Association (EMTA) There are no vacancies with EMTA at present.
There are currently no other voluntary roles available.
+ Are committee roles only for those who have been closely involved with the College before?
No, certainly not. Our committee roles are open to all members not just those who have worked in Emergency Medicine for years! This includes trainees. We are always keen to help those who have not previously had a role with us to get involved.
Absolutely! We are very keen to encourage those who have not been involved in the College to apply; if you have the skills and the passion, please do apply.
We can provide induction into College processes to support those who are not familiar with committees in the medical Royal College sector.
Yes! You might think that you do not have the experience, but if you are working in the field of Emergency Medicine, you probably do!
Aside from clinical skills, Emergency Medicine requires a depth of interpersonal skills: management, communication, influencing skills for example. Emphasise the skills you have, and think about soft skills such as communication, leadership, and team working.
To apply we ask you to write a one-page personal statement. This statement is an opportunity for you to explain why you are suitable for and interested in the role and detail your objectives for your time as a committee member.
Before you write your application, you should study the role profile in detail. Pay particular attention to the member specification aspect of the profile and ensure your application addresses the points outlined.
College staff are currently working remotely, and we will utilise video conferencing and other media to reduce the need for travel. We expect that duties will be primarily conducted from your normal place of work or from the comfort of your own home. Committee meetings take place 4 times per year on average.
It is highly unlikely that there will be regular face-to-face committee meetings in 2021, however if RCEM decides to meet once it is safe to do so then travel expenses will be covered as per our Expenses Policy. RCEM staff member responsible for Regional Chair recruitment can provide more information.
For the committee member roles, we welcome applications from College Fellows working in the region advertised. We encourage all fellows to apply, regardless of how experienced you are or how long you have been a fellow for. For this SIG, we are encouraging SAS, Nurse, trainee and ACP grade EM staff to apply. You do not need to be a Fellow to join this SIG.
Given the pressures the system is experiencing, we do understand that our Members and Fellows are needed for frontline services. However, there is often support provided to allow some recognition for College work, particularly as it can be developmental. In the past, the Chief Medical Officers have written to Trusts about this (see attached letter) and if you need help in how to approach your Trust for help please let us know.
Absolutely! The College is always here to support you in the role and with all responsibilities and duties you may have. We can send out email communications on your behalf to all members in the region and those in the College more generally. We take responsibility for organising any meetings as well as setting up and providing guidance with regional press coverage. We want to ensure that you can carry out the role to the best of your abilities and are therefore happy to provide as much support as you need to fulfil the role effectively.
Get in touch with us! We would be very happy to talk to you.
Email: quality@rcem.ac.uk
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