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National Board Opportunities

There are no National Board vacancies at present.

Regional Board Opportunities

+ Yorkshire & Humber Regional Vice Chair - Closing Date 31 July 2024

Yorkshire & Humber Vice Chair

Call for Nominations – 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:

  • 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.

+ Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board Members - Closing Date 31 July 2024

Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board

Call for Nominations – Closing Date 31 July 2024

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:

  • An Emergency Medicine Specialty and Specialist Doctor (EMSAS) representative

We are also looking for a substantive member of staff from each of the following trusts:

  • Barnsley
  • Calderdale & Huddersfield
  • Doncaster & Bassetlaw
  • Grimsby & Scunthorpe
  • Harrogate
  • Hull
  • Rotherham
  • Sheffield Children’s
  • York

Who can apply?
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 member of the relevant Member category for a given role, e.g., if you are applying to be an ACP rep, you must be an Associate Member.
  • 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.
  • Uphold the College’s values, namely Reliability, Communication, Respect, Excellence, Equality, Teamwork and Responsive.
  • Have a good track record, without previous conduct, behaviour and/or opinions that will negatively impact on 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.

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.

+ South West Regional Vice Chair - Call for nominations - Closing date 31 July 2024

South West Regional Vice Chair

Call for Nominations – Closing Date 31 July 2024

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:

  • 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 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.

+ South East Coast Regional Vice Chair - Closing date 31 July 2024

South East Coast Regional Vice Chair

Call for Nominations – Closing Date 31 July 2024

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:

  • 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 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.

+ North West Regional Vice-Chair - Closing Date 31 July 2024

North West Regional Vice-Chair

Call for Nominations – Closing Date 31 July 2024

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.

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 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.

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 (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.

+ Applications Open for Regional Boards

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.

Committee Opportunities

+ RCEM Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group - Chair - 5 August 2024

RCEM Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group Chair

Honorary post

The College is looking to appoint a new Chair to the Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group

Key working relationships

Accountable to: QECC Chair, Quality Care Cluster lead, RCEM Council.

Committee (QECC) which is part of the Quality Care Cluster.  PHEM PAG has a remit that spans pre-hospital issues across the whole of RCEM.  The role will involve working closely with the RCEM Quality Team and the Chair of QECC, currently James France.

Role responsibilities:

The PHEM PAG Chair will lead / oversee the activity of the committee and chair committee meetings, liaising with other committees / external bodies where relevant.

Committee remit

:

  • Ensure that pre-hospital interests are represented within all relevant aspects of College structure / business, and that PHEM is recognised and developed as both a sub-speciality, but also a normal part of practice in most emergency departments.
  • Facilitate internal and external requests for representation on matters or documents relating to pre-hospital emergency care, ensuring that the College membership is fairly represented and is engaged.
  • Developing guidance and standards, training and tools for members and fellows.
  • Collaborating with other professional bodies nationally, for example DoH, NICE, CQC etc on best practice for Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine.
  • Contributing to the work of QEC committee.
  • Publication of resources on the RCEM website.

What can you expect from us?

  • The chance to:
    • Influence EM policy and produce cutting edge new guidance.
    • Meet and collaborate with new consultants/EM staff with similar values as well as multi-disciplinary colleagues in national pre-hospital care.
    • Become involved in the development of EM study days and presentations.
    • Represent RCEM at stakeholder events.
  • Support and guidance in the role from the RCEM Quality Team and cluster chair.
  • 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 and chair all Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine committee meetings (Formal quarterly virtual 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 cluster lead.
  • Attend / nominate attendance at other meetings to represent the College (including JRCALC, NASMED, AACE, FPHC, IBTPHEM).
  • Attend all QECC meetings.
  • Draft an annual Committee work plan and report for RCEM Council.
  • Be a champion for EDI within PHEM.

How to apply: To apply for the position please send a CV and single A4 page personal statement to Caitlin from the Quality Team – Caitlin.Lindsay-Smith@rcem.ac.uk by 5 August 2024.  Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification.  Please note that the interviews are likely to be carried out via ZOOM or telephone call.

Person Specification

Practical experience and skills:
The role would suit a current Consultant in EM who has demonstrable experience in Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine.

Essential Desirable
Practical experience and skills  
  • Fellow of the College
  • Current practice and expertise in pre-hospital emergency medicine
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills to enable chairing meetings and producing reports.
  • Evidence of continuing personal development in EM and PHEM.
  • Record of successful experience in quality work
  • Excellent knowledge of developments in the emergency medicine field
  • Computer literate: excel, word, online meetings
Personal Qualities  
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Responsive to communication
  • Self-motivated and innovative
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Professional manner and appearance
  • Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary groups
  • A commitment to upholding the organisation’s values
  • Supportive of improving EDI in PHEM
  • Ability to motivate others to perform to deadlines by using influencing skills

Frequently Asked Questions

+ RCEM Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group - Committee Member - Closing date: 5 August 2024

RCEM Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine Professional Advisory Group

Committee Member Honorary Post

The College is seeking applications from Fellows with experience and interest in Prehospital Emergency Medicine to join the PHEM Professional Advisory Group. We particularly encourage applications from diverse candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in the current PHEM workforce.

Accountable to: PHEM-PAG sits within the Quality in Emergency Care Cluster (QECC) of the RCEM Committee Structure and reports to the Chair of QECC.

Key working relationships: As member of PHEM-PAG you will be working with other experienced PHEM-EM colleagues and a team which includes representatives from EMTA, PHEMTA, NASMED and College of Paramedics.

Role responsibilities:

  • Bring an understanding of the issues and successes in PHEM to RCEM
  • Support and advocate for the work stream of the PHEM-PAG.
  • Attend four committee meetings and contribute to discussions.
  • Engage with emails and information pertaining to the college and group
  • Undertake tasks delegated by the group and provide feedback on work produced.

Committee remit

:
The PHEM Professional Advisory Group ensure that pre-hospital emergency medicine interests are represented within all relevant aspects of College structure / business, and that PHEM continues to be recognised and developed as a sub-speciality for EM clinicians.

What can you expect?

  • The chance to influence EM policy and produce new guidance to raise the quality of care.
  • Opportunities to meet and collaborate with multi-disciplinary colleagues in national prehospital care.
  • Opportunities to get involved in EM study days, presentations and represent RCEM at stakeholder events.
  • 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 do we expect from you?

  • Attend four meetings each year (normally three on-line and one face to face in London)
  • Be able to offer the time commitment required to pro-actively support and input into group projects.
  • Offer innovative ideas and actions for the group to consider.
  • Be a champion for improving EDI within PHEM.
  • Share and promote RCEM committee work within your own professional communities.
  • Help with RCEM member queries concerning PHEM issues forwarded by RCEM staff.
  • Collaborate and engage with relevant organisations including JRCALC, NASMED, FPHC, IBTPHEM, College of Paramedics. At times you may be required to attend other meetings to represent the College.

How to apply:

To apply for the position please send a CV and single A4 page personal statement to Caitlin from the Quality Team – Caitlin.Lindsay-Smith@rcem.ac.uk by 5 August 2024.  Please ensure your personal statement covers your relevant experience and how you meet the person specification.  Please note that the interviews are likely to be carried out via ZOOM or telephone call.

Person Specification

Essential Desirable
Practical experience and skills  
  • Fellow of the College (all categories of membership welcome) in good standing.
  • Be actively involved in UK PHEM and have a well-developed understanding of the speciality
  • Excellent knowledge of developments in PHEM
  • Evidence of continuing personal development
  • Time to contribute to PHEM-PAG work plan
  • Record of successful experience in quality work
  • Computer literate: excel, word
Personal Qualities  
  • Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Self-motivated and innovative
  • Established collaborative professional relationships in PHEM
  • Professional manner and appearance
  • Ability to work independently
  • Committed to upholding RCEM values
  • No conflicts of interest which would affect your ability to act impartially and objectively when performing a college role.
  • Ability to motivate others to perform to deadlines by using influencing skills

Frequently Asked Questions

+ Neurodiversity Lead, Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee - Closing date 12 August 2024

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Position: Neurodiversity Lead

Type: Volunteer Committee Role

Equality is a core value of the College, and we take our commitment to addressing all forms of inequality very seriously. Our vision is to be a catalyst and provide support to ensure the speciality of emergency medicine is inclusive, fair, and equitable, where all groups can develop to their full potential. We are now seeking a Neurodiversity Lead to join the EDI Committee.

Purpose of the Role

The Neurodiversity Lead within the Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee is a vital role responsible for championing neurodiversity awareness, understanding, and inclusivity within the UK Professional Body for Emergency Medicine. This role serves to ensure that individuals with neurodiverse conditions are supported, accommodated, and valued within RCEM’s activities, policies, and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Advocate for Neurodiversity: Serve as a dedicated representative and advocate for neurodiversity at RCEM, promoting better awareness and understanding of neurodiverse conditions among members, stakeholders, leadership and the specialty.
  2. Policy Development: Collaborate with the EDI, TSC and Examinations Committees to develop and implement policies and practices that support neurodiversity in all aspects of RCEM’s membership services and operations, including recruitment, training, examinations and professional development.
  3. Education and Training: Organise and deliver educational sessions, workshops, and training programmes to increase awareness of neurodiversity among College staff, volunteers, examiners, and members, fostering a culture of neuro-inclusivity and acceptance.
  4. Accommodation and Support: Seek council from key advocacy agencies and feedback from neurodivergent members to improve access to accommodations, adjustments, guidance and support, ensuring that they are able to sign post to the relevant teams within the College and deanery.
  5. Evaluation and Monitoring: Regularly assess and monitor the effectiveness of neurodiversity initiatives and policies within RCEM, collecting feedback and data from members to inform ongoing improvements and adjustments. The successful applicant’s first task will be to seek the views of neurodivergent members to inform and draft a Neurodiversity Action Plan.
  6. Collaboration and Networking: Establish partnerships and collaborate with external organisations, experts, and stakeholders in the field of neurodiversity to share best practices, resources, and support networks.
  7. Communication and Advocacy: Serve as a spokesperson for neurodiversity-related issues at RCEM and in external communications, advocating for the rights and inclusion of neurodivergent individuals in Emergency Medicine and healthcare more broadly. Work closely with members to actively seek feedback to ensure advocacy remains relevant and informed.
  8. Professional Development: Stay informed about current research, trends, and best practices related to neurodiversity and inclusion, continuously expanding personal knowledge and expertise in the field.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

  • A strong passion for promoting neurodiversity and creating inclusive environments.
  • Knowledge of neurodiverse traits and conditions and their impact on individuals in professional settings.
  • Experience in advocacy, education, or support roles related to neurodiversity.
  • Sensitivity to confidentiality and respect for diverse perspectives and experiences.

Desirable:

  • Personal lived experience of neurodiversity
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire others.
  • Collaborative and proactive approach to working within a team and across departments.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and work independently.

Commitment:

  • This is a voluntary role requiring a commitment of approximately 4 hours per week.
  • The term of commitment for a term of office of three years.
  • EDI meetings (2-3 hours each) four times a year, held virtually.
  • 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.

Appointment
Appointment is through self-nomination. Applicants are required to outline, in no more than 500 words, their suitability for the role. Selection will be based on applications, reviewed by the co-chairs of the EDI committee.

Please send applications to policy@rcem.ac.uk

Closing date 12 August 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

+ RCEM Global EM (GEM) Committee Chair - Closing Date 2 August 2024

Global Emergency Medicine (GEM) Committee Chair

Closing Date: 2 August 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:

  • Chair committee meetings of the Global Emergency Medicine (GEM) Committee held four times a year
  • Support the development of an updated Terms of Reference and International strategy.
  • Support with the GEM committee activities as outlined in the Terms of Reference
  • Support with developments in RCEM’s Global work, as and where there is a need
  • Attend international visits, training programmes, webinars, meetings etc based on need and area of focus from partner organisations
  • Support with stakeholder engagement with local international medical organisations and donors
  • Provide advice and oversight relating to programmes focused on the development of EM internationally
  • Support the developments on international networks and the development of global health knowledge and expertise in the college members

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 5pm 2 August 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

 

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Quality Improvement

+ RCEM Informatics Committee Member - Closing date 30 August 2024

Informatics Committee Member

Closing date: 30 August 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 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 (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

Frequently Asked Questions

+ RCEM Informatics Committee Chair - Closing date 30 August 2024

RCEM Informatics Committee Chair

Closing date: 30 August 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

Frequently Asked Questions

Examinations Opportunities

There are no vacancies for Examinations Opportunities at present.

EMTA Opportunities

Opportunities to join the Emergency Medicine Trainees’ Association (EMTA) There are no vacancies with EMTA at present.

Other Voluntary Roles

+ RCEM’s Northwest Syria Programme: Syrian and Arabic speakers to support ePortfolio - Closing date Monday 12 August

RCEM’s Northwest Syria Programme: Syrian and Arabic speakers to support ePortfolio

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

+ 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.

+ So, should I apply even if I have not been involved in the College before?

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.

+ I have the passion and the skills but not enough experience, should I still apply?

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.

+ How should I go about writing my application?

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.

+ I am really interested in becoming a committee member, but I am not sure about the time commitment.

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.

+ Will my expenses be covered if there’s in-person meetings?

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.

+ Who can apply to the committee member positions?

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.

+ Can I ask my Trust to support me with time off?

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.

+ Will I have any support from the College?

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.

+ Do you have any questions that have not been covered?

Get in touch with us! We would be very happy to talk to you.
Email: quality@rcem.ac.uk



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