Vice President for Training and Assessment - call for applications

RCPCH members are invited to apply for the position of Vice President for Training and Assessment. This senior Officer role works in close partnership with the President, Registrar, Treasurer, fellow Vice Presidents and College staff to advance the mission of the College, which represents more than 25,000 members across the UK and internationally.
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About the role

As Vice President for Training and Assessment, you will lead the College’s strategy for paediatric training and assessment across the UK and internationally. You will guide the implementation of the Assessment Review and work with colleagues to ensure that curricula, examinations and training pathways remain effective, fair and sustainable for future paediatricians.

You will represent the College with key national bodies, including the GMC, Deaneries and health departments across all four nations. You will also collaborate with senior Officers and staff, and provide mentorship to colleagues involved in examinations, training and trainee representation.

You can download the role description below for further information.

How to apply

Applications are open from 19 January to 16 February at 12:00 (noon) on our online form. You are asked to submit an up-to-date CV along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your suitability and qualifications for the role. We also ask that you provide contact details of two nominators.

If you wish to discuss this role before applying, please email Dr Cathryn Chadwick, the current post-holder, via governance@rcpch.ac.uk.

Apply by 16 February, 12:00

What happens next: election

If more than one application is received, a vote by electronic ballot will be held after the close of applications. Those eligible to receive the voting information will be Fellows, Senior Fellows, Ordinary Members, Senior Members and Honorary Fellows whose primary postal address registered with the RCPCH is in the UK.