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There are no National Board vacancies at present.
+ Yorkshire & Humber Regional Vice Chair - Closing Date 31 July 2024
RCEM is looking for a new Yorkshire & Humber 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 Yorkshire & Humber 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 Yorkshire & Humber 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 is looking for members for the Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board!
Regional Board members play a crucial and rewarding role in advocating for their region, representing colleagues and patients alike. We are looking for people who are passionate about advocating for the Yorkshire & Humber region, interested in getting more involved with the College, and participating in key decision making. This is also an opportunity for you to develop your career and influencing skills. Your contribution will support RCEM’s ability to flag challenges faced by emergency departments and their teams in the Yorkshire & Humber region.
The main purpose of the Board is to represent your localities, support the aims of the Regional Chair and the work of the College. We aim to organise an annual learning and networking event. In this election year, we hope to engage with local politicians, to ensure they have a sound understanding of the realities of emergency care in our region.
We are looking for:
We are also looking for a substantive member of staff from each of the following trusts:
Who can apply?
To be eligible to become a Regional Board Member you need to meet these requirements:
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 colleagues who are happy to support your application.
For further information please see the job description, application guidance and FAQs. Please find here the Nomination Form.
The deadline for applications is 30 June 2024.
If you are interested in the Board or have any questions, please feel welcome to get in touch with the Policy team at policy@rcem.ac.uk.
RCEM is looking for a new South West 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 West 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 West 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 is looking for a new South East Coast 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 East Coast 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 East Coast 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 is looking for a new North West 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 North West 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.
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 North West 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 (maximum 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 and application guidance, (downloadable), Nomination form and FAQs.
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 Global EM (GEM) Committee Chair - Closing Date 18th July 2024
Closing Date: 18th July 2024
Role Profile: GEM Committee Chair
Responsible to: Academic Committee
Key working relationships: Dean, Director of Education, Head of International, Academic Committee, RCEM Global team.
GEM vision
The aim of the Global Emergency Committee is to establish RCEM as a world-leader in the development of global EM that is clinically excellent, evidence-based, compassionate, and equitable.
Role purpose: The College is looking for a Chair for the Global Health EM Committee. The Chair will have the role of leading the committee in the development of an international college network, the promotion of EM internationally and the development of global health knowledge and expertise in the college members.
The World Health Assembly 2023 resolution mandated all countries to target “integrated emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies”. This is therefore a key moment internationally to join the GEM committee, emphasising RCEM’s relevance and role in supporting emergency care development for populations in the most need due to access, resource and/or context limitation.
Responsibilities:
Represent the GEM committee at various key events in the GEM and international health sector space.
TERM OF OFFICE
The term of office for this role will be for three years. Post-holders may apply for a second and final term of office subject to the approval of College Council.
This is an honorary post. The College will reimburse all post related expenses (e.g. travel to meetings).
Role requirements: In this role you will be expected to attend and chair up to four committee meetings a year with one being in person.
APPOINTMENT
Selection will be based on the strength of application and interview and will be reviewed by members of the Academic Cluster.
PLACE OF WORK
The nature of the task means that there will be a number of duties in London, nationally and internationally. It is anticipated that much of the work will be conducted by video conference, telephone, and email.
HOURS OF WORK
It is estimated that this post will take about 4 hours a month in addition to 10 days meetings per year.
Attendance at GEM up to four meetings (One half day each) per year, one of which is held face-to-face.
Anyone wishing to stand for the post will need to discuss this issue with their clinical colleagues and employers. NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts are reminded that the NHS allows such special leave as it is in the interests of the NHS.
REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
The post is honorary. Reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence will be payable on production of receipts and vouchers. As with all travel on college business, the Chair will be expected to travel in accordance with the College policy.
How to apply: To apply for the position please send your single A4 page, personal statement to globalem@rcem.ac.uk by 18th July 2024. Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification below.
| Essential | Desirable |
| Practical experience and skills | |
| Member or a fellow of the College
Current consultant in emergency medicine Demonstrable interest in Global Emergency Medicine including the latest developments in the emergency medicine field internationally Interest in increasing the quality of care in Emergency Medicine internationally Excellent verbal and written communication skills |
Good knowledge of key stakeholders in the GEM space including WHO, international EM societies, Ministries of Health, International NGOs.
Evidence of continuing personal development
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| Personal Qualities | |
| Attention to detail
Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines Self-motivated and innovative Good interpersonal skills Professional manner and appearance Ability to work independently A commitment to upholding the organisation’s values |
Ability to motivate others to perform to deadlines by using influencing skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate discussions among individuals with diverse viewpoints |
Closing Date: 15 July 2024
Role Profile: GEM Committee Member
Responsible to: Academic Committee
Key working relationships: GEM Committee Chair, Dean, Academic Committee, RCEM Global team.
The aim of the Global Emergency Committee is to establish RCEM as a world-leader in the development of global EM that is clinically excellent, evidence-based, compassionate, and equitable.
Role purpose: The College is looking for members to join the GEM Committee. The members of this committee will have a role in the supporting the work of RCEM that is focused on the development of EM internationally. They will support the development of global health knowledge and expertise in the college members and support the development of an international college network.
The World Health Assembly 2023 resolution mandated all countries to target “integrated emergency, critical and operative care for universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies”. Therefore joining the GEM committee at this time, comes at a key moment internationally, emphasising RCEM’s relevance and role in supporting emergency care development for populations in the most need due to access, resource and/or context limitation.
This is an honorary post. The College will reimburse all post related expenses (e.g. travel to meetings).
Represent the GEM committee at various key events in the GEM and international health sector space.
The term of office for this role will be for three years. Post-holders may apply for a second and final term of office subject to the approval of College Council.
Selection will be based on the strength of application and interview and will be reviewed by the Dean, the RCEM Director for Education, RCEM Global team and RCEM GEM committee.
The nature of the task means that there will be a number of duties in London, nationally and internationally. It is anticipated that much of the work will be conducted by video conference, telephone, and email.
It is estimated that this post will take about 4 hours a month in addition to 10 days meetings per year.
Attendance at GEM up to four meetings (One half day each) per year, one of which is held face-to-face.
Anyone wishing to stand for the post will need to discuss this issue with their clinical colleagues and employers. NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts are reminded that the NHS allows such special leave as it is in the interests of the NHS.
The post is honorary. Reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence will be payable on production of receipts and vouchers. As with all travel on college business, the Chair will be expected to travel in accordance with the College policy.
How to apply: Applications must be submitted in writing (no more than 500 words) outlining relevant experience and how the applicant meets the person specification below, via email to the International Team at globalem@rcem.ac.uk by 15 July 2024.
Key working relationships:
Portfolio (CESR) Officers, Heads of Schools, Regional Advisers, Academic Regional Advisers, Education and Training Division, other members of the portfolio (CESR) Faculty, GMC.
The CESR/Portfolio Faculty Lead is responsible for developing and reviewing the Portfolio pathway development workstreams for the College. They will support the assessors in the portfolio processes for all types of CESR applications.
| Requirement | Essential | Desirable |
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Fellow of RCEM in good standing |
Yes | |
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On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine |
Yes | |
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Consultant Emergency Physician in a current substantive post in UK or Republic of Ireland for at least three years |
Yes | |
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Experience in an educational leadership role such as Head of School or equivalence |
Yes | |
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Experience of CESR / completing CESR evaluations |
Yes | |
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Understanding of GMC regulatory requirements |
Yes | |
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Up to date Equality and Diversity training |
Yes | |
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IT skills (proficient in Word and Excel) |
Yes | |
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Experience of chairing committees |
Yes | |
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Experience in examining in College exams |
Yes |
Download a pdf of this Portfolio Faculty Lead vacancy.
See our webpage for full CESR information.
Are you passionate about supporting and developing the EM-ACP workforce through the process of credentialing? Are you a Fellow of RCEM, have experience of supervising an ACP through to successful credential and are currently supervising an ACP on the credentialing pathway?
Then we’d love to hear from you.
The ACP Credentialing Sub-Committee is responsible for developing, planning, evaluating and quality assuring the EM-ACP curriculum and credentialing process and we are looking to appoint two Fellows of the College to help us with this vital work.
Reports to: Chair of ACP Credentialing Sub-Committee
Members of the ACP Credentialing Sub-Committee are responsible for:
Members of the ACP Credentialling Sub-Committee are also expected to become members of the ACP Credentialing Panel which is responsible for awarding the RCEM ACP credential.
Essential criteria
Video conferencing and other media will be utilised to reduce the need for travel and so we expect that duties will be primarily conducted from your normal place of work, although meetings may occasionally be held in person at Octavia House, London.
This role is honorary. Reasonable expenses for travel and subsistence will be payable on production of receipts and vouchers. As with all travel on College business, sub-committee members will be expected to travel in accordance with College policy.
Please send a personal statement (max. 500 words) to acp@rcem.ac.uk, setting out why you have the credentials, experience and drive to be an active member of the ACP Credentialing Sub-Committee. All applications must be received by 5pm, Friday 5 July 2024.
Selection will be made by the Chair of the ACP Credentialing Sub-Committee and RCEM Director of Education (or nominated deputies) and will be based upon the strength of the application and, if necessary, interview. If applications are received from multiple appointable RCEM Fellows, applicants from regions currently under-represented on the Sub-Committee will be prioritised.
Follow this link for further information on this role, or email ACP@rcem.ac.uk.
There are no vacancies for Quality Improvement at present.
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.
+ RCEM’s Northwest Syria Programme: Syrian and Arabic speakers to support ePortfolio - Closing date Monday 12 August
The RCEM International team are looking for Syrian diaspora and Arabic speakers on a volunteer basis to deliver online sessions to our partners in NW Syria about using an ePortfolio system – from the perspective of either trainee or supervisor.
These sessions will support the use, understanding and integration of an e-portfolio system within Post Graduate Emergency Medicine, and are likely to be short, interactive, and delivered in Arabic. Depending on interest, the opportunity to deliver or support with multiple sessions may also arise.
The opportunity is open to any RCEM member with experience of using e-portfolios.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with final deadline Monday 12 August. Please email globalem@rcem.ac.uk to get involved or find out more.
+ 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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