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There are no National Board vacancies at present.
+ South Central Regional Board Members - Closing date 21 September 2024
RCEM is looking for members for the South Central 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 their region and show an interest in getting more involved with the College and key decision making. You will work closely with RCEM’s Policy and Communications teams, who will support you in your role to engage with Members. 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 South Central 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.
To be eligible to become a Regional Board Member you need to meet these requirements:
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 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 21 September 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 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.
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 QIP - Improving Analgesia Time – Topic Team Member - Closing date 16 September 2024
The College is looking for new members with experience in Quality Improvement in Emergency Medicine to join the Improving Analgesia Time IAT QIP Topic Team.
The Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee Co-Chairs and topic team lead.
We are looking for interest in the following roles to fill our team:
(Please state the role you are applying for in your application email.)
The topic team is part of the RCEM Quality Assurance and Improvement Committee (QA&I). This is directed by the RCEM Quality in Emergency Care Committee (QECC), which also undertakes guidance development and safety work relating to emergency medicine. The role will also work closely with other EM specialists and the RCEM Quality Team.
One-two days per month for meetings and working on documents, including:
Interested in discussing more about this role? If you would like to speak to one of the Committee Co-Chairs, Dale or Fiona, please contact Lucas at lucas.dalla-vecchia@rcem.ac.uk so a meeting can be arranged.
The role would suit a current Emergency Medicine clinician with a demonstrable interest in Quality Improvement, specifically improving Analgesia Delivery Times in the Emergency Department.
Essential
Practical experience and skills
Desirable
Please submit a CV and personal statement (max 250 words) outlining why you should be a member of the QIP and specify which role you would like to be considered for to Lucas Dalla-Vecchia (Senior Quality Officer at RCEM) lucas.dalla-vecchia@rcem.ac.uk< by 17:00 on 16 September 2024.
Ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person’s specification.
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Role profile: Informatics Committee member
Accountable to: Quality Cluster Chair (RCEM Vice President), RCEM Council, RCEM Informatics Committee Chair.
Role purpose:
Members will work with the committee to coordinate the development of informatics in emergency medicine, and ensure that the college is appropriately represented on national bodies that relate to NHS informatics services i.e. NHS Digital / Health and Social Care Information Centre, Public Health England, bodies that hold and analyse emergency care data, NHS case-mix / costing / pricing and tariff bodies.
This is an honorary post and while no financial honorarium is offered for the post-holder, the College will reimburse all post-related expenses (e.g. travel to meetings).
Key working relationships:
As a member, you will be working closely with the committee Chair and Informatics Committee members. The Informatics Committee is part of the Service Delivery Cluster, led by the RCEM Vice Presidents, which also undertakes work relating to emergency medicine service design, configuration and workforce. The role will also entail working closely with the RCEM Quality Team.
Committee remit:
1. To lead and support the development of effective informatics and computer / information technology usage in emergency medicine in the UK and Ireland.
2. To advise and liaise with the National Health Service and linked bodies, the Royal Colleges and other national bodies regarding informatics, case-mix and funding / tariffs in emergency medicine.
3. To work with other committees of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine to develop standards, guidance and measures for emergency medicine and related disciplines.
4. To communicate the work of the Informatics Committee to the Fellows and Members of the Royal College through the Informatics section of the Royal College website and by other forms of liaison.
Role requirements:
1. Three committee meetings via video conference per year (usually in Feb / May / September), with the possibility of an in-person meeting.
2. Work with the committee to deliver its objectives
3. Represent the College at meetings of external organisations or agree with committee member(s) for them represent the College e.g.
• NHS Digital Case-mix service
• NHS Improvement Costing and Pricing
• Professional Records Standards Body
• Public Health England Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance / Injury Surveillance groups
This role will be for three years, potentially renewable for a further three years.
Practical experience and skills:
The role would suit a member or fellow in active EM practice who has a demonstrable interest in informatics, data analysis and the use of IT and management skills to improve healthcare.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please send your single A4 page, personal statement to lucas.dallavecchia@rcem.ac.uk by 30 September 2024.
Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification below.
Interviews will be conducted by the RCEM Vice President and the Quality Manager.
Please note that interviews are likely to be carried out via video conference or telephone call.
| Essential | Desirable |
| Practical experience and skills | |
| • Fellow or member of the College • Currently working in emergency medicine (all grades) • Demonstrable interest in informatics • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience of developing or implementing informatics in emergency medicine • Practical experience in the management and analysis of large volumes of data • Up to date knowledge of NHS information governance rules affecting the sharing and use of data. • Evidence of advanced analytic skills e.g. SQL/programming/statistics |
• Demonstrable interest in public health • Demonstrable interest in big data and performance improvement • Demonstrable interest in case-mix and funding and NHS tariffs • Excellent knowledge of developments in the emergency medicine field • Evidence of continuing personal development • Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline • IT research and development / innovation skills • Publications in Informatics / case-mix/ data analysis fields |
| Personal Qualities | |
| • Attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and prioritise • Self-motivated and innovative • Ability to motivate others • Good interpersonal skills • Professional manner and appearance • A commitment to upholding the organisation’s values |
|
Closing date: 30 September 2024
Role profile: Informatics Committee Chair.
Accountable to: Quality Cluster Chair (RCEM Vice President), RCEM Council.
Role purpose:
The College is looking for a chairperson for the Informatics Committee. The Chair will chair committee meetings, coordinate the development of informatics in emergency medicine, and ensure that the college is appropriately represented on national bodies that relate to NHS informatics services i.e. NHS Digital / Health and Social Care Information Centre, Public Health England, bodies that hold and analyse emergency care
data, NHS case-mix / costing / pricing and tariff bodies.
This is an honorary post and while no financial honorarium is offered for the post-holder, the College will reimburse all post-related expenses (e.g. travel to meetings).
Key working relationships:
As Chair, you will be leading and inspiring the Informatics Committee members.
The Informatics Committee is part of the Service Delivery Cluster, led by the RCEM Vice Presidents, which also undertakes work relating to emergency medicine service design, configuration and workforce. The role will also
entail working closely with the RCEM Quality Team.
Committee remit:
1. To lead and support the development of effective informatics and computer / information technology usage in
emergency medicine in the UK and Ireland.
2. To advise and liaise with the National Health Service and linked bodies, the Royal Colleges and other national bodies regarding informatics, case-mix and funding / tariffs in emergency medicine.
3. To work with other committees of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine to develop standards, guidance and measures for emergency medicine and related disciplines.
4. To communicate the work of the Informatics Committee to the Fellows and Members of the Royal College through the Informatics section of the Royal College website and by other forms of liaison.
Role requirements:
1. Chair three committee meetings via video conference per year (usually in Feb / May / September), with the possibility of chairing one in-person meeting per year.
2. Draft an annual Committee work plan for RCEM Council
3. Represent the College at meetings of external organisations or agree with committee member(s) for them represent the College e.g.
• NHS Digital Case-mix service
• NHS Improvement Costing and Pricing
• Professional Records Standards Body
• Public Health England Emergency Department Syndromic Surveillance / Injury Surveillance groups
This role will be for three years, potentially renewable for a further three years.
Practical experience and skills:
The role would suit a current consultant in EM who has a demonstrable interest
in informatics, data analysis and the use of IT and management skills to improve healthcare.
How to apply:
To apply for the position please send your single A4 page, personal statement to lucas.dallavecchia@rcem.ac.uk by 30 August 2024. Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant
experience and how you meet the person specification below.
Interviews will be conducted by the RCEM Vice President and the Quality Manager.
Please note that interviews are likely to be carried out via video conference or telephone call.
| Essential | Desirable |
| Practical experience and skills | |
| • Fellow or member of the College • Currently working in emergency medicine • Demonstrable interest in informatics • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Experience of developing or implementing informatics in emergency medicine • Practical experience in the management and analysis of large volumes of data • Up to date knowledge of NHS information governance rules affecting the sharing and use of data. • Evidence of advanced analytic skills e.g. SQL/programming/statistics |
• Demonstrable interest in public health • Demonstrable interest in big data and performance improvement • Demonstrable interest in case-mix and funding and NHS tariffs • Excellent knowledge of developments in the emergency medicine field • Evidence of continuing personal development • Postgraduate degree in relevant discipline • IT research and development / innovation skills • Publications in Informatics / case-mix/ data analysis fields |
| Personal Qualities | |
| • Attention to detail • Ability to multi-task and prioritise • Self-motivated and innovative • Ability to motivate others • Good interpersonal skills • Professional manner and appearance • A commitment to upholding the organisation’s values |
|
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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