RCPCH Ambassadors is an England-wide network of volunteer RCPCH members that advocate on behalf of the College for the needs of children and young people to be understood and prioritised in their area. They do this by engaging with their local Integrated Care System (ICS). You can read more about the RCPCH Ambassadors role on our web page, and download the role description below.
Applications close 10.30am, 19 June
Ambassadors' experiences
We asked a couple of current Ambassadors to write about their time in the role. Dr Deji Jaiyesimi, Ambassador for Hertfordshire and West Essex reflected on some of the benefits:
I know much more about what is going on at a population health level, not only in my local area but across the country as we have monthly meetings with other Ambassadors.... to equip us with the skills and knowledge to have greater impact in our areas... It's also opened my eyes to the paediatric population data that is out there, and how we can use this to make a case for services that we feel will benefit children and young people in our area.
And Dr Steve Jones, Ambassador for Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire offered some thoughts to someone considering applying for the role:
Go for it! Think about some of those big issues you’ve been working on and trying to improve in your own practice. Chances are others are trying to do the same thing.
The Ambassador role can help bring people together, highlight solutions and - hopefully - get things done.
Find out more
If you have any questions or would like to find out more about this role please email ambassadors@rcpch.ac.uk
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