Responsibilities include development of the programme for MRCOG Part 1 revision courses organised and delivered by the RCOG, identification of appropriate speakers and topics for each course and quality management of courses to ensure high-quality educational content.
This appointment is for a three-year term beginning in March 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 clittle@rcog.org.uk
Should you have any additional enquiries please email Charlotte Little at clittle@rcog.org.uk
Application deadline: Thursday 27 February 2025 at 12.00pm (UK time)
Interview date: March/April 2025
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Role description
Deputy Convenor, MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses
Honorary Directors of Events
Three years, March 2025 – March 2028
The Deputy Convenor of the MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses will work with the Course Convenor to develop and deliver suitable courses and resources that support UK and international candidates sitting the MRCOG Part 1 examination. In addition to building a core faculty team, the Deputy Convenor will support the Course Convenor in creating virtual learning resources and quality assuring the Part 1 eLearning resource.
Course content:
- Develop the current and future programme of MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses organised and delivered by the College
- Review and develop new course and content where needed
- Ensure the course content reflects the MRCOG Part 1 exam and content of the courses is in line with any changes made by the MRCOG Part 1 Exam Committees
- Approval of the course programme before speakers are invited. Ensuring that appropriate senior supervision/representation is available on all course days
- Ensure course materials are available in ample time before the course
Faculty:
- Development and training of a faculty pool for the course
- Identify leads to organise each course from the approved faculty list
- Organisation of the training and updating of faculty on courses organised by the RCOG
Online resources:
- Supported by the eLearning team, and in conjunction with the Convenor and other Deputies, assist in update and quality assurance of the RCOG eLearning resources
Quality Assurance:
- Quality assure all courses through delegate and faculty feedback and to use the feedback to improve the course
- Quality assure the Part 1 ELearning modules.
- Course Convenor, MRCOG Part 1 Revision Courses
- Honorary Director/s of Conferences
- Vice President, Global Health
- RCOG Events team
- RCOG eLearning team
Organising the MRCOG Part 1 courses requires input from the Convenor and Deputy Convenor. It is essential that the post holder is enthusiastic, willing and able to commit the time to oversee all the courses and attend the courses. We currently run two virtual courses in May/June and December.
Course preparation time, teaching on the courses, course development and liaison with the exam committee all need to be factored into the amount of work. The work tends to peak in the months before the courses.
Additional meetings with the Honorary Directors of Events, Events Team and Course Convenor may be required.
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.
A Deputy Convenor should be appointed 6 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
- MRCOG/FRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Substantive post in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK 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:
- Member (MRCOG) OR Fellow (FRCOG) 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
- Experience of developing courses
- Experience as an MRCOG examiner
- Experience in writing examination questions for either undergraduate or postgraduate medical examinations
- Experience as examiner in undergraduate or other postgraduate examinations
Desirable
- Previous membership of Part 1 committee
- Evidence of active involvement in medical education
- College Tutor or Educational Supervisor experience
- Experience in standard setting for examinations
- Understanding of the educational objectives governing the MRCOG Part 1 examination
- Ability to lead and motivate others
- Reliable and committed
- Good time management
- Enthusiasm and experience of working with trainees
CPD information
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.
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- Build networks and friendships
- Career development
- Make meaningful change
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