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Join Our College Council and Executive Team as Vice President

Before applying if you would like to have a chat about this role with the President and/or CEO just let Anthea know and she can make the arrangements.

Position: Vice President Membership and Vice Presidents (x3)

Location: UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man

Term: 3 years Vice President Membership, and to ensure we have some continuity of experience, we plan to have a range of terms of office for these roles over 3-4 years.

Commitment: Variable.

Overview: This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of developing your medical Royal College. We are seeking four Vice Presidents to join our College Executive team. These roles are crucial in shaping our College, and speciality. our membership proposition, clinical quality in emergency care, our academic activities, international development, and wider committee work and policy engagement.

We are looking for:

• Vice President Membership
• Vice Presidents (x3)

About the roles

Vice President Membership

Role Overview: The Vice President Membership is a Fellow of the College, appointed by the Council, and serves as a Member of the Trustee Board, Council and Executive Committee. This role is pivotal in ensuring the College furthers its key objectives and provides value to its members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the President, Board, and Council in achieving and shaping the College’s objectives.
• Act as a Trustee of the College and participate in Council meetings.
• Focus on enhancing the member value proposition.
• Maintain and publish the College’s member register accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with the CEO to review and update the College’s Ordinances and Byelaws.
• Manage the Code of Conduct and disciplinary processes for members.
• Support the President in communicating with members.
• Oversee the Diploma Ceremony graduates and processes with the Events Team.
• Provide support to the CEO on employee management issues.
• Participate in the Gender Equity Committee, Equality and Diversity Committee, and Nominations & Appointments Committee.
• Chair the Remuneration sub-committee.
• The VP (membership) may also choose to become involved in our advocacy and policy efforts

Requirements:

• Fellow of the College in good standing.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine, with a licence to practice and no limitations.
• Consultant Emergency Physician in a substantive post for at least five years.
• Experience in committee work and understanding of organisational governance.

• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to the work of the College.

• Experience in leadership roles within Emergency Medicine.

Vice Presidents (x3)

Role Overview: Three Vice Presidents are appointed by and to the Council, serving as Members of the College Council and Executive Committee. These roles are essential in supporting the College’s governance, and work around policy and advocacy, quality, workforce, professional matters, medical education, and international development. The three Vice Presidents will be allocated specific portfolios according to their interests, skills, and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the President, Dean, and Council in achieving the College’s objectives.
• Act as a member of the College Council & Executive Committee.
• Deputise for the President when required.
• Oversee and support cluster and committee activities.
• Participate in our advocacy efforts, and with member engagement efforts
• Liaise with external bodies on behalf of the College.

 Requirements:

• Fellow of the College in good standing.
• On the GMC Specialist Register for Emergency Medicine, with a licence to practice and no limitations.
• Consultant Emergency Physician in a substantive post for at least five years.
• Experience in committee work and understanding of organisational governance.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Understanding of policy and how it affects our speciality
• Experience in areas pertinent to RCEM’s international work, quality in emergency medicine, academic activity, and professional matters affecting clinicians.

• A commitment to the work of the College.

• Experience in leadership roles within Emergency Medicine.

How to Apply: Applications to be a covering letter and CV emailed to Anthea.adams@rcem.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 12 May 2025 at midnight.

Make a difference to Emergency Medicine care

If you have an interest in what happens in an A&E department then your help could be invaluable to us.

We are the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, the single authoritative body for Emergency Medicine in the UK, responsible for setting standards of training, administering examinations and awarding Fellowship and Membership of the College as well as supporting medical professionals to qualify in the specialty of Emergency Medicine.

We are looking for people throughout the UK to join our Lay Advisory Group (LAG) to help develop the work of the College and bring the patient perspective.

The LAG provides advice from an ‘ordinary person’ perspective to wider College committees on the standards of care and training in Emergency Medicine, with a remit to highlight areas of patient and carer concern.

Derek Prentice, chair of the LAG, explained: “The College is the leading body for emergency medicine in the UK and sets standards which are replicated across the world. Being a part of the Lay group is an important role in order to give a non-medical perspective on the College’s work. It’s very rewarding to be able to contribute in this way, to something which impacts society as a whole.”

The LAG currently has a number of volunteer vacancies. We are looking for:

• Volunteers who can contribute to four LAG meetings a year – three online, one in person in London
• People who can contribute a Lay group perspective to around four other committee meetings during the year.
• People of all ages and backgrounds, but with no medical background
• People with an interest and awareness of current medical issues, especially those affecting emergency care and the NHS
• People who have no political or commercial conflict of interest
• We have a specific need for applicants from Scotland and Northern Ireland

In return you:

• Contribute towards improving patient and carer experience in an emergency medicine setting
• Receive travel expenses and any overnight accommodation as required

The Royal College has more than 12,00 members who span all clinical roles in Emergency Medicine including doctors, consultants, advanced care practitioners, physicians associates and other roles in Emergency Departments working in the health services in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and across the world.

Lay members should not be healthcare professionals currently employed within healthcare services or involved in healthcare policy or clinical decision making at a local or national level.

If you are interested in learning more, please email / contact the Lay Chair – Derek Prentice on LayChair@rcem.ac.uk

Call for Fife Scottish Board Representative

We are currently recruiting for a Scottish Board Representative for Fife. The candidate will act as the spokesperson for doctors working in Fife on the RCEM Scotland Board.

The representative will communicate with other clinicians in their region and raise any relevant issues with the RCEM Scotland Board, as well as communicating relevant information from these committees back to members.

The board’s goal is to represent the voices of the hundreds of Emergency Medicine consultants, trainees, specialty doctors and ACP’s that work in emergency care in Scotland.

We are all facing immense challenges within our system and stretched primary care services – together we can find realistic and feasible solutions. We seek to strengthen our network, both to aid our members wellbeing and to aid delivery of consistent high-quality care to our patient population.

You do not need prior experience to apply for this role.

The role includes these additional responsibilities.

• Act as a local point of contact for colleagues and peers on issues relating to the objectives of the College, including professional standards, clinical standards, research, education and CPD, training, policy, and other professional matters.
• Represent your profession, gathering information to inform the Scotland Chair, as well as to provide a mechanism for the flow of information, ideas, and documents from the College to colleagues and peers.
• Bring an understanding of the issues and successes in urgent and emergency care closer to the population we care for.
• Attend four National board meetings a year (in-person in Edinburgh or virtually) and support the work of the Board.
• Engage with emails and information pertaining to the Board, College and speciality.
• Willing to support the work of the National Board and representing the membership in the Region at Board meetings.
• Support marking the abstracts for the Scottish conference

To be eligible to become a National Board Member you need to meet these requirements:

• Fellow of the College in good standing
• Be a UK registered doctor or health professional in good standing with your regulator with no limitations on practice and, where appropriate, a licence to practice
• Have a track record that will not negatively impact the College’s own reputation
• Employed in a current substantive post in the region on which you will serve on the Board in the UK or Republic of Ireland for at least one year*
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build consensus with colleagues.
• Experience of participating constructively in meetings.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly.
• Time commitment is approximately 1-2 PAs per quarter.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the Nomination Form and send to

Policy@rcem.ac.uk.

The closing data for applications is Tuesday 23rd May 2025

Applications Open for Regional Boards

We have an exciting opportunity for members to get involved in College work!

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.

• Act as a local point of contact for colleagues and peers on issues relating to the objectives of the College, including professional standards, clinical standards, research, education and CPD, training, policy, and other professional matters.
• Represent your localities, gathering information to inform the Regional Chair, RCEM Council and Officers, as well as to provide a mechanism for the flow of information, ideas, and documents from the College to colleagues and peers.
• Bring an understanding of the issues and successes in urgent and emergency care closer to the population we care for.
• Attend four regional board meetings a year and support the work of the Board.
• Engage with emails and information pertaining to the Board, College and speciality.
• Willing to support the work of the Regional Board and representing the membership in the Region at Board meetings.
• Support the Regional Chair in their activities and duties.

Who can get involved?

To be eligible to become a Regional Board Member you need to meet these requirements:

• Associate Member, Member or Fellow* of the College in good standing
• Be a UK registered doctor or health professional in good standing with your regulator with no limitations on practice and, where appropriate, a licence to practice
• Have a track record that will not negatively impact the College’s own reputation
• Employed in a current substantive post in the region on which you will serve on the Board in the UK or Republic of Ireland usually for at least one year
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build consensus with colleagues.
• Experience of participating constructively in meetings.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly.
• Time commitment is approximately 1-2 PAs per quarter.

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.

What experience is needed?

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.

How can I get involved?

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 25th April 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:

• A Member and Fellow of the College in good standing.
• Employed in a current substantive consultant role in the region.
• In good standing with your regulator with no limitations on practice.
• Have a track record that will not negatively impact the College’s own reputation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build consensus with colleagues.
• Experience ideally of facilitating or at least participating constructively in meetings.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly.

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.

YORKSHIRE & HUMBER REGIONAL CHAIR

Call for Nominations – Closing Date 15 May 2025

RCEM is looking for a new Yorkshire & Humber 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 Yorkshire & Humber 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.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to become a Regional Chair, you need to meet these requirements:

• A Member and Fellow of the College in good standing.
• Employed in a current substantive consultant role in the region.
• In good standing with your regulator with no limitations on practice.
• Have a track record that will not negatively impact the College’s own reputation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and able to build consensus with colleagues.
• Experience ideally of facilitating or at least participating constructively in meetings.
• Ability to listen and communicate clearly.

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.

Chair of the RCEM Public Health Special Interest
Group (SIG)

This is an honorary position.

Applications close on the 2nd May 2025.

An opportunity to chair this exciting and innovative specialist interest group for a term
of 3 years. The RCEM Public Health Special Interest Group was established in
January 2017 with the vision to provide an integrated approach to strengthening the
interface between public health and emergency care in order to improve health
outcomes for communities.

We hope to achieve this vision through:

• sharing the vision with health care workers nationally and internationally
•  working with partners in the development of policies, research, training, and
  clinical practice related to EM and PH
•  fostering an environment that encourages health care workers to pursue their
  professional interests in this field

The chair’s role is to:•

• Plan and oversee the SIG’s strategy
•  Have regular virtual meetings and one funded face to face meeting a year
  with the SIG members
• Attend the quarterly Quality in Emergency Care (QECC) meetings at the
  RCEM as part of the Best Practice Committe
• Collaborate and engage with internal and external stakeholders on
  embedding public health into emergency medicine including the Faculty of
  public health, HEE, PHE, ROSPA, Academy of public health
• Attend key local and national public health events
• Oversee organisation of events including study days

Person specifications:

• An NHS EM consultant with a keen interest in public health
• Excellent communication skills, leading a team and collaborative working
• Experience in public health project management, policy writing and
  implementation is desirable

For further information about the role please feel free to contact the committee
administrator, Amy Stanton at amy.stanton@rcem.ac.uk.

How to apply
Email amy.stanton@rcem.ac.uk with your CV and no more than 500 words explaining your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specifications

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Paediatric Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group (PAG) Committee Member Honorary Post

This is an honorary position.

Applications close on the 23rd May 2025.

The College is looking to recruit a new member to the Paediatric Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group (PEM PAG) with experience and interest in paediatrics.

Key working relationships:

As a member, member of the PEM PAG Committee, you will be joining and engaging with other members of the group.  This is part of the Quality in Emergency Care Committee (QECC) which is part of the Quality Care Cluster. The role will involve working closely with the RCEM Clinical Quality Team.

Role responsibilities:

• Support and advocate for the work of the PEM PAG committee.
• Attend committee meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Undertake any tasks delegated by the group and provide feedback on work produced.

Person specifications:

• An NHS EM consultant with a keen interest in public health
• Excellent communication skills, leading a team and collaborative working
• Experience in public health project management, policy writing and
  implementation is desirable

Committee remit:

• To ensure that children’s interests are represented within all relevant aspects of College structure / business, and that PEM is recognised and developed as both a sub-speciality, but also a normal part of practice in most emergency departments.

• To provide advice and support on all aspects of paediatric emergency care (at both core and specialist levels of clinical practice) to the College and its members.

• To help facilitate internal and external requests for representation on matters or documents relating to paediatric emergency care, ensuring that the College membership is fairly represented and is engaged.

What can you expect from us?  

• The chance to influence EM policy and produce cutting edge new guidance.
• Meet and work with new consultants/EM staff with similar values.
• Opportunities to get involved in EM study days, presentations and represent RCEM at stakeholder events.
• To work closely with the RCEM Quality Improvement Projects to raise the overall quality of care in Emergency medicine.
• Support and guidance in the role from the RCEM Quality Team.
• 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).

What can we expect from you?

• Attend all PEM PAG committee meetings (Formal Quarterly virtual meetings with ad hoc additional meetings as required. One of the quarterly meetings per annum would be face to face).
• At times you may be required to attend other meetings to represent the College.
• Be able to offer the time commitment required to pro-actively support and input into the groups ongoing strategy and work streams.
• Offer innovative ideas and actions to further embed paediatric expertise into the ED.
• Champion paediatric work in your own ED through promoting and encouraging the engagement with, and delivery of, paediatric interventions in the ED.
• Share and promote RCEM committee work within your own professional communities.
• Review or add content into other national strategic bodies work where requested.
• Help with RCEM member queries concerning paediatric issues forwarded by RCEM staff.
• At times you may be required to attend other meetings to represent the College.
• Collaborate and engage with relevant faculties, institutions, and agencies, to embed paediatric into emergency medicine, (such as Health Education England, NICE, academic institutions).

How to apply:

To apply for the position please send a CV and single A4 page personal statement to the Clinical Quality Team – Quality@rcem.ac.uk by 23/05/2025.  Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Chair Shane Clark – PEMchair@rcem.ac.uk.

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MRCEM Primary Deputy Lead Examiner

The MRCEM Primary Deputy Lead Examiner role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) supports the lead to ensure the effective development and governance of the MRCEM Primary examinations, maintaining high standards of validity, reliability, and fairness.

Working closely with the MRCEM Primary Lead, Chief Examiner, examiners, the examinations team, the role involves training Examiners, assisting with working groups, standard setting and managing examination materials and maintaining the Theory Item Bank. The MRCEM Deputy Lead Examiner also represents the College at the examinations committee.

Download Job Description, Key Responsibilities, Personal Specification

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents to examqands@rcem.ac.uk using ‘MRCEM Primary Deputy Lead – application’ in the subject line of your email

• A brief covering letter (2 pages max) which demonstrates your suitability for the role in relation to your skills and experience as noted in the person specification.
• A short CV which demonstrates ways in which you match the requirements of this role noted in
the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 28th April 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.

If you have any questions in relation to the role, please contact examqands@rcem.ac.uk

FRCEM SBA Deputy Lead Examiner

The FRCEM SBA Deputy Examiner role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) supports the lead to ensure the effective development and governance of the FRCEM SBA examinations, maintaining high standards of validity, reliability, and fairness. Working closely with the FRCEM SBA Lead, Chief Examiner, examiners, the examinations team, the role involves training Examiners, assisting with working groups, standard setting and managing examination materials and maintaining the Theory Item Bank. The FRCEM SBA Deputy Lead Examiner also represents the College at the examinations committee.

Download Job Description, Key Responsibilities, Personal Specification

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents to examqands@rcem.ac.uk using ‘FRCEM SBA Deputy Lead – application’ in the subject line of your email

• A brief covering letter (2 pages max) which demonstrates your suitability for the role in relation to your skills and experience as noted in the person specification.
• A short CV which demonstrates ways in which you match the requirements of this role noted in
the person specification.

Closing Date: Monday 28th April 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.

If you have any questions in relation to the role, please contact examqands@rcem.ac.uk

Lay Trustee

We’re looking for a leader with vision and a passion for the work of the College. We expect that our Trustees play a very important role at the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).

Decisions made by the Board of Trustees will help set the direction of our charity, play an essential role in decision-making and have a major influence on the success of our work. Becoming a trustee is a fantastic way to make a difference for our organisation and our vital work in local communities.

Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction for RCEM and for developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with governing documents as well as financial, legal and regulatory guidelines. You can find out more about the roles and responsibilities of Trustees on the gov.uk website guide called: The Essential Trustee https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3

How to apply: email your application in terms of a covering letter and CV to Anthea.Adams@rcem.ac.uk

Closing date: Midnight on 12 May 2025

Interview dates: Expected to be held in the first week of July 2025.

Download a copy of the role profile, person specifications, and FAQs for the role.

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