Vice Chair | Subspecialty Committee

Vice Chair of the Subspecialty Committee

Chair of Subspecialty Committee

Three years from July 2024

The role of the Vice Chair is to support the Chair and deputise when necessary to ensure that the Committee carries out its responsibilities for the regular and systematic review of the subspecialty curricula, the approval process of programme approval against centre criteria and review the information from trainee subspecialty assessments and feedback and final confirmation of completion of subspecialty training.

1. To attend regular meetings of the Subspecialty Committee and deputise for the Chair if necessary. 
2. To attend the Special Interest Training Committee and Curriculum Committee to ensure linkage for all stage 3 training curricula and core curriculum and provide feedback to the Chair on discussion and actions.
3. Liaise with the Chair of the Special Interest Training Committee and the Chair of the Subspecialty Committee regarding the development of stage 3 training curricula and revisions to the stage 3 training curricula.
4. Manage Committee items and dedicated piece of work delegated by the Chair.
5. Take Chair’s action on assessments of subspecialty trainees on behalf of the Chair.
6. The Vice Chair may be invited to present updates on the work of the committee at relevant events.

• Education Directorate
• Subspecialty Committee
• Chair, Special Interest Training Committee
• Specialty Education Advisory Committee
• Heads of School
• Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisors and Deputy Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisors

The Vice Chair would be expected to attend regular Subspecialty Committee meetings (three a year), Special Interest Training Committee (three a year), Curriculum meetings (four a year) and subspecialty training assessment (four days a year). Virtual attendance is available.

The nature of the role means that the Vice Chair will be required to handle a fluctuating workload. It is up to the candidate to discuss and agree this with their NHS employer.

This role reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the role description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.

The role description will be re-evaluated at the end of the term. 

Essential

• Current member of the Subspecialty Committee, or within the last five years
• FRCOG/MRCOG
• Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
• Substantive consultant in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS Practice and subspecialty accredited
• Evidence of annual appraisal
• Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
• GMC recognised educational supervisor

Essential

• Experience in subspecialty training
• An interest in education and training and a thorough approach to the detailed work of a Committee

Desirable

• Experience as a subspecialty programme supervisor
• Knowledge and experience of postgraduate medical education
• Good understanding of the principles of quality assurance and governance
• Experience in other educational and managerial roles with other educational agencies and specialist societies

• Good communication skills
• An enthusiasm for development of subspecialty training and its support through appropriate representation at meetings and the time commitment as specified above

The 2019 RCOG CPD Guide can be found here.

Committee Chair/Member/Course Convenors and Organisers

If within your committee role or work as course convenor or organiser you gain knowledge which enhances patient care or leadership and technical skills (including for example, giving presentations, teaching sessions or mock examining) credits can be claimed as an ‘Experiential Learning Event’.

Reflection is required to claim credits for an Experiential Learning Event. 2 CPD credits are claimable following reflection. In addition 1 or 2 credits are claimable for an action following the learning (1 credit for a simple action, 2 credits for a complex action). To claim credits for an action, the individual needs to demonstrate how they have applied their learning to their practice, the service they provide and/or the potential impact of the learning.

If you are still using the previous CPD ePortfolio, you can record any new learning that you gain within this role under ‘Reflective Learning’ in the personal/professional CPD category. For some specific activities, credits can be claimed without reflection*.

*

1 credit per hour in the national/international category for giving teaching sessions or leading a workshop on a course

5 credits in the national/international category for giving a formal presentation on a course

1 credit per hour in the national/international category for mock examining

A maximum of 25 credits in each five-year cycle applies for all presentations/teachings sessions given at national/international courses or conferences, and for formal and mock examining.