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+ Applications Open for Regional Board Members
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.
SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL VICE CHAIR
Call for Nominations – Closing Date 31st March 2025
RCEM is looking for a new South Central Regional Vice Chair!
Regional Vice Chairs play a crucial and rewarding role in advocating for their region and representing their members in the College. Chairs provide leadership and act as a voice and conduit for members. Regional Chairs are extremely important, but cannot always be relied upon when they have other commitments. Vice Chairs are pivotal in these moments, standing up to the plate to make the necessary decisions.
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 South Central Regional Vice 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.
Who can apply?
To be eligible to become a Regional Vice Chair, you need to meet these requirements:
If you are a Fellow, work in a substantive consultant role in the South Central and you are interested in representing your region, developing your career and your influencing skills then we would be delighted to hear from you.
What experience is needed?
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.
Application Process
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.
+ RCEM Research Committee - Closing date 28 March 2025
Research Committee Member
A vacancy has arisen on the Research Committee of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Further details about the post can be found at https://rcem.ac.uk/board-committees-structure/ under ‘Research Committee’ in the ‘Academic Cluster’, or by contacting either Professor Matt Reed (Chair; research@rcem.ac.uk) or policy@rcem.ac.uk.
Essential criteria:
Desirable characteristics:
Please email enquiries and applications to: policy@rcem.ac.uk
The form can be downloaded here: Nomination Form – 2025 – Research committee rep v2.0 07 02 2025
Closing date: 5pm Friday 28th March 2025
Call for Syllabus & Curriculum Advisor – Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM)
Do you have experience and expertise in curriculum development and training assessment? If so, you might be the ideal candidate for the Syllabus & Curriculum Advisor position for the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Intercollegiate Standards and Advisory Committee (PEMISAC).
As the Syllabus & Curriculum Advisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and developing the Paediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) training programme within the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH). You will lead developments in syllabus and assessment, collaborating with key stakeholders to uphold and disseminate high training standards. You will also attend relevant meetings with external bodies such as the GMC, COPMed, and AoMRC to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will support the Global Emergency Medicine work of the Colleges when required.
To be eligible for this role, you must be:
✔ A Fellow of RCEM in good standing.
✔ On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine.
✔ A Consultant Emergency Physician with at least three years in a substantive UK or Republic of Ireland post.
✔ A PEM accredited Educational Supervisor and trainer in a school structure or devolved nation.
✔ Experienced in curriculum development, assessment frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
✔ A strong communicator with leadership and organisational skills, capable of working independently and collaboratively.
The appointment is through self-nomination and formal interview by the RCEM Co-Chair of PEMISAC, Dean, and one other RCEM official. The post will require 0.25 PA per week, in addition to attending three 2-hour PEMISAC meetings per year – two of which are usually held online and one face-to-face in London. Most of the work will be conducted via video conference, telephone, and email.
This is an honorary position, though reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed in line with College policy.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role to training@rcem.ac.uk by 14 March 2025
+ RCEM Quality in Emergency Care Committee Chair (Honorary Post) - Closing date 13 March 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 13 March 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
The College is looking to recruit a pool of Assessors to assist the GreenED Sub-Committee in the programme accreditation process. Ideally Assessors will have experience and interest in sustainability initiatives.
To apply for the position please send 1-page max personal statement and a CV to the team by emailing GreenED@rcem.ac.uk by 17th of March.
GreenED is an RCEM initiative to measure and reduce the environmental impact of UK Emergency Departments (EDs). The web-based GreenED programme is centred on a framework for evidence-based actions EDs can take to improve sustainability, divided into bronze, silver and gold levels. Successfully completing all actions at a given level leads to formal accreditation from RCEM. By taking part in GreenED, hospitals can develop and embed environmentally sustainable practices, reduce departmental costs and improve patient care.
Environmental Special Interest Group (ESIG) Chair, sitting within RCEM’s Clinical Quality Cluster.
As a College Assessor for the GreenED Accreditation, you will be joining and engaging with other members of the GreenED sub-committee, which is part of ESIG. The role will also involve working closely with the RCEM Quality Team.
The Assessor role is a volunteer role for registered RCEM members. Assessors represent RCEM on the GreenED Assessor panel, with responsibilities including:
If you have further questions which are not answered above, our team will be happy to help. Please email GreenED@rcem.ac.uk with your query and we will respond as soon as possible.
The College is looking for a member to join the Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response Professional Advisory Group (EPRR PAG) as Chairperson.
Job Description
Accountable To:
RCEM Council, RCEM Quality Cluster Lead (RCEM Vice President) and RCEM Quality in Emergency Care Committee (QECC) Chair.
Key Working Relationships:
The Chair will work closely with the QECC Chair and other Committee Chairs within the Quality Cluster. The role will also involve working closely with the RCEM Quality Team.
Committee Remit:
To provide expert advice to the College on EPRR and:
• To prepare specialty input for Council approval on the development of national EPRR guidance being developed by NHSE, UKHSE or other national bodies for use by EDs including for major incidents; CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high yield Explosives) incidents and other EPRR specialist incidents.
• Create, implement and maintain a system to link Emergency Department EPRR leads (multi-professional group) to share information as early as possible and to include links to National Ambulance Resilience Unit (NARU) and NHS bodies.
Role Purpose:
As a Chair your primary role will be to lead the EPRR PAG in the development and implementation of the workplan and chairing EPRR PAG meetings. The role also involves maintaining relevant sections of the College website and ensuring effective communication and collaboration with various stakeholders.
This role will be for three years, potentially renewable for a further three years if a second term is applied for. 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:
• Plan and oversee the EPRR PAG’s strategy
• Chair regular virtual meetings and one funded face-to-face meeting a year with the PAG members
• Attend quarterly QECC meetings along with Chairs from the other QECC Committees
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders on embedding emergency preparedness, resilience and response into Emergency Medicine
• Attend key local and national events relating to emergency preparedness, resilience and response
• Oversee organisation of events, including study days
• Adhere to RCEM’s Code of Conduct
What can you expect from us?
The chance to:
• Influence Emergency Medicine policy and produce cutting edge new guidance
• Meet and collaborate with new consultants / Emergency Medicine staff with similar values, as well as multi-disciplinary colleagues in national pre-hospital care
• Become involved in the development of Emergency Medicine study days and presentations
• Represent RCEM at stakeholder events
• Support and guidance in the role from the RCEM Quality Team and Quality Cluster Lead
What can we expect from you?
• Attend and chair all emergency preparedness, resilience and response meetings (formal quarterly meetings with ad-hoc additional meetings as required. One of the quarterly meetings per annum can be face to face)
• Make decisions on behalf of the Committee and escalate any concerns to the QECC Chair or Quality Cluster Lead
• Attend / nominate attendance at other meetings to represent the College where required
• Draft a biannual Committee Workplan and report for RCEM Council
How to apply:
To apply for the position please send a single A4 page personal statement and a CV to Hollie Shooter by emailing quality@rcem.ac.uk.
Interviews will be conducted by the QECC Chair and a member of the Quality Team. The most suitable applicant will be recommended by the QECC Chair. Please note that interviews are likely to be carried out via video conference. The deadline for applications is 10am on 8 April 2025.
+ MRCEM SBA Lead Examiner - closing Monday 17th March 2025
Responsible to:
Chief examiner
Key working relationships:
Deputy MRCEM SBA Lead, chief examiner, examinations team, the Dean, fellow Lead examiners, paper setting, standard setting and working groups, Associate director for education, Head of quality and standards and GMC
Job Purpose
The MRCEM SBA Lead Examiner role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) ensures the effective development and governance of the MRCEM SBA examinations, maintaining high standards of validity, reliability, and fairness. Working closely with the MRCEM SBA Deputy Lead, Chief examiner, examiners, the examinations team, the role involves training Examiners, chairing working groups, leading the MRCEM SBA exam, overseeing standard setting and managing examination materials and maintaining the Theory Item Bank. The MRCEM SBA Lead Examiner also represents the College at the examinations committee.
How to Apply:
To apply for the role please submit the following documents to examqands@rcem.ac.uk using ‘MRCEM SBA Lead – application’ in the subject line of your email:
The deadline to apply is Monday 17th March 2025 Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed against the person specification and successful applicants will be invited to interview. Interviews will be remote via Zoom with dates to be confirmed.
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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