Charity registered in Scotland SC000847
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is home to Physicians, Surgeons, Dentists, Travel Medicine and Podiatric Medicine Practitioners located nationally and internationally. The College has a heritage of over 400 years and its purpose is the same today as it was at the beginning; to set and maintain standards of healthcare through its 12,000 Fellows and Members worldwide.
Could you bring an independent perspective, professional expertise and constructive challenge to the work of a medical and surgical royal college?
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is recruiting several new members to our Lay Advisory Group.
About the College
Since being granted our Royal Charter in 1599, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has been improving health and healthcare for people around the world.
Today, we are a professional membership body providing education, assessment and development to more than 15,000 Fellows and Members at all stages of their careers. We are a UK organisation with a global membership.
Our estate in the heart of Glasgow city centre includes modern conferencing and events facilities, a rich and extensive heritage collection with museum status, a library and our multi award-winning events offering, 1599 at the Royal College.
The Lay Advisory Group
Our Lay Advisory Group brings together people from outside the clinical professions who provide independent perspectives across the College's work. Lay Advisors use their professional experience, skills and judgement to contribute to discussion and decision-making and help ensure that the College considers a broad range of perspectives.
Who are we looking for?
·Chair of the Lay Advisory Group
individuals with the following areas of expertise:
- Digital Skills/Artificial Intelligence
- Fundraising
- Examinations and quality assurance
- Assessment of fellowship and scholarship applications
Full details of the commitment and requirements for each position can be found via the links to the individual role specifications above.
Lay Advisors are appointed specifically to provide an independent perspective, and applicants should therefore not have a professional medical or clinical background. Previous experience as a lay advisor, trustee, non-executive director or committee member would, however, be an advantage.
Commitment
These are voluntary appointments, normally for an initial three-year term, with the option to remain for a second term, by mutual agreement. All reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the College's travel policy.
All lay advisors will become members of the Lay Advisory Group, which meets approximately three to four times each year. Some lay advisors will be expected to attend additional meetings of a relevant College Board or Committee.
All meetings are hybrid, with the option of attending in person at our Glasgow offices or remotely via MS TEAMS.