The BPS Deputy Convenor will assist the Convenor of the Basic Practical Skills Courses in overseeing the organisation of the Basic Practical Skills course both at the RCOG and franchised courses.
This involves ensuring that the BPS course materials remain fit for purpose and are updated regularly, as well as developing the course content in line with the College Curriculum, and liaising with the Curriculum Committee to ensure that any updates to the Curriculum are reflected in the course as well as changes in clinical practice within the speciality.
Subject to performance and annual review, this appointment is for a three-year term beginning in May 2025 and will be appointed by interview.
UK Fellows and Members are eligible to apply for this position.
Please see the role description, person specifications and other information at the bottom of the page.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the form via the button below. Once completed, you will be asked to share a CV with us via email to events@rcog.org.uk.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email events@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Thursday 16 January 2025
Interview date: February 2025 - date tbc
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Role description
BPS Deputy Convenor, Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses
- BPS Convenor, Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses
- Senior Vice President for Global Health
- Honorary Director of Events
Three years, May 2025-May 2028
The Deputy Convenor will support the BPS Convenor to oversee the organisation of the Basic Practical Skills course at both the RCOG and franchised courses.
The course is currently run at the College eight times a year and franchised to various UK and overseas centres. There are currently approx. 30 courses around the world with new centres opening up all the time.
BPS Course Content: The Deputy Convenor is responsible for assisting the Convenor in ensuring that the BPS course materials remain fit for purpose and are updated regularly. The Convenor and Deputy Convenor should develop the course content in line with the College Curriculum, and liaise with the Curriculum Committee to ensure that any updates to the Curriculum are reflected in the course as well as changes in clinical practice within the speciality.
The Convenor and Deputy Convenor will be encouraged to have a collaborative approach with other Royal Colleges and Societies.
The Convenors will update the course content in line with the College’s franchising principles.
Organisation: The Deputy Convenor should lead at least one RCOG-organised course per year, as well as providing support and backup to develop or deliver the programme of courses.
Faculty: The Convenor and Deputy Convenor are responsible for:
- The development of a pool of faculty for the course, including the approval of individuals who request to join the teaching faculty. From the approved faculty list the Convenors will also identify Course Leads to organise each RCOG Basic Practical Skills course.
- A scheme to allow experienced faculty to be promoted to Course Leads after an agreed period of time / number of courses.
- The organisation of the regular training / update sessions for UK course faculty.
Quality Assurance: The Convenor and Deputy Convenor will be responsible for the quality assurance of all BPS courses both in the UK and internationally. Written feedback is obtained from all courses then benchmarked and will be forwarded to the Convenors for review.
Online resources: Supported by the eLearning team, the Convenors will lead the quality assurance process for the BPS resources on RCOG Learning.
Regular update reports and meetings are encouraged with the Senior Vice President, Global Health to ensure oversight and alignment with RCOG curriculum and strategy.
- BPS Convenor
- Senior Vice President for Global Health
- Vice President for Education
- Honorary Director of Events
- Director of Events and Exhibition Sales
- Events Co-ordinator
Organising the BPS courses requires someone who is enthusiastic, willing and able to commit the time to organise this important series of courses.
Course preparation time, teaching on the courses, reviewing of feedback and course development all need to be factored in to the amount of work.
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.
The next Deputy Convenor will normally be appointed three to six months before the end of the current holder's term of office and they should work closely together during this time in order to facilitate a smooth take-over period.
Person specification
Essential
- FRCOG/MRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Permanent post as consultant/SAS/LE doctor in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS Practice
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- At least one fully completed CPD cycle
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
Essential criteria for retired obstetrics and/or gynaecology consultants:
- Fellow (FRCOG) or Member (MRCOG) of the RCOG and be up-to-date with membership fees
- Retired consultant in obstetrics and/or gynaecology - up to three years post retirement
- Current equal opportunities and diversity training certificate (within the last three years)
Essential
- Acted as previous lead of BPS course and have extensive experience of leading and facilitating them
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and assessment
- Punctuality and ability to complete tasks by prescribed deadlines
Desirable
- College Tutor or Educational Supervisor experience
CPD information
Information about the RCOG CPD Framework 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’.
CPD users can now freely select and record the number of credits for all their CPD activities. For Experiential Learning Events, a Reflection is required to claim the selected credits. In addition, 1 or 2 credits can be claimed 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.
For those who prefer to follow RCOG recommendations, the CPD Framework still provides a suggested number of credits that can be claimed for different CPD activities.
Further information can be found in the RCOG CPD Framework document.
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