The Editor-in-Chief for TOG is responsible for contributing to and implementing TOG's editorial strategy, editorial procedures and policies. The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that the content of TOG is accurate, credible, reliable, accessible and authoritative, and meets the needs of the RCOG's CPD programme.
The Board meets two times a year remotely.
This appointment is for a three year term beginning in June 2026 and will be appointed by CV, application and interview (if required).
You must be a Consultant or equivalent in women’s health to apply for this position. We welcome applications from SAS/LE Doctors.
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.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email tog@rcog.org.uk
Application deadline: Monday 3 November 2025
Interview date: TBC
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Role description
Editor-in-Chief, The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) Editorial Board
Vice President, Education
Three years, starting in June 2026
The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) is the RCOG’s editorially independent educational and continuing professional development (CPD) journal. TOG provides all health professionals working in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology (O&G) with an up-to-date, peer-reviewed information resource. The journal regularly features reviews, clinical governance articles, education papers, tips & techniques articles, letters and CPD-creditable questions and an accompanying podcast is produced.
TOG is published four times a year both in print and online, in partnership with Wiley.
The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for contributing to and implementing TOG’s editorial strategy, editorial procedures and policies. The Editor-in-Chief will ensure that the content of TOG is accurate, credible, reliable, accessible and authoritative and meets the needs of the RCOG’s CPD programme.
- To ensure that sufficient high-quality material is submitted or commissioned for publication to fulfil the commitments made to subscribers on the number of issues and the extent of the annual volume
- To ensure that sufficient material is published in the journal to fulfil the criteria of the RCOG’s CPD programme and to develop the CPD role of the journal in line with the changing requirements of the RCOG’s CPD programme
- To take responsibility for all journal content by participating in the commissioning and approval process for all articles published in the journal
- To determine the running order of the table of contents in each issue of the journal
- To write an editorial for each issue of the journal, to be submitted in line with the issue’s production schedule and to give final copy approval for the other columns in the journal
- To ensure that accepted articles are edited for scientific content by the handling editor
- In partnership with the Managing Editor, RCOG Education team and contract publisher, to lead the strategic development of the journal
- To chair meetings of the journal’s Editorial Board
- To work with the journal’s Editorial Board on matters relating to acceptance or rejection of manuscripts and editorial policy and processes
- To act as a mentor for new Editorial Board members and coach established members
- To regularly review the appointment of Editorial Board members to ensure there is adequate subspecialty representation and geographical spread, and to ensure that Editorial Board members are fulfilling their remit
- To liaise and consult with the Managing Editor and RCOG Education team on matters relating to office administration, manuscript tracking, production, business, finance and matters relating to publishing ethics
- To understand the importance of media relations and to liaise with the College’s Media and PR team, actively participating by approving press releases and acting as a TOG spokesperson in interviews with journalists. Media training can be provided.
- To ensure best practice in digital delivery of the journal and keep up-to-date with industry-wide trends in publishing, including advising on the development of online content for the journal
- Vice President of Education, RCOG
- Members of the TOG Editorial Board
- Managing Editor, TOG
- Director of Education, RCOG
- Head of Education Innovation, RCOG
The TOG Editor-in-Chief is expected to commit a consistent time to TOG of no less than 10 hours per week for online editorial work and the meetings outlined below:
- Chair the Editorial Board (two meetings per year, in Spring and Autumn)
- Represent TOG on the Professional Development Committee (four meetings per year)
- Report to Education Board (three meetings per year)
- Report to Council once a year
- Represent TOG on other committees or working parties, as required
- Attend team meetings with the contract publisher, as required
These duties and commitments will be reviewed annually by the RCOG with the Editor-in-Chief to ensure that they are realistic, achievable and being performed to a satisfactory standard.
This role reflects the current 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.
Regular attendance is expected at Board meetings along with a regular contribution to journal activities. The performance of Editorial Board members is reviewed every six months. Members who are not performing to the required standards may be asked to step down from the Board.
Person specification
- MRCOG/FRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Substantive post 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 3 years
Essential
- Experience as an Editorial Board member of an academic journal in the field of O&G
- Experience as a peer reviewer for academic journals in the field of O&G
- Experience of editing medical/scientific texts
- Experience of the RCOG’s CPD programme, either as a participant or within the RCOG committee structure
- Experience of training and education within obstetrics and gynaecology, both pre-CCT and post-CCT
Desirable
- Experience as an Editor-in-Chief or Deputy Editor-in-Chief of an academic journal in the field of O&G
- Experience of strategic development of a journal or other product or initiative
Essential
- A clear understanding of the remit of TOG as a review journal
- A clear understanding of the role of TOG within the RCOG’s CPD programme
- A good understanding of the peer review process
- A good understanding of publication ethics
- A good overview of all subspecialties of O&G
- Excellent written skills for writing editorial content
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills to work to tight editorial deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and temperament for speaking to the media
- Commitment and flexibility to ensure timely responses (usually within 1 week) to queries from the Editorial Office, of which some could be urgent (same day response required)
Desirable
- An understanding of some of the wider issues affecting scholarly publishing, such as the move from print to digital and the growth of open access
- An awareness of international bodies providing advice on best practice and a source of support, such as the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE)
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.
Terms of reference
- To champion The Obstetrician & Gynaecologist (TOG) journal and its value as an educational resource in women’s health
- With the support of the RCOG Education team, to set out and develop TOG’s editorial strategy to ensure the journal remains a valuable resource for clinicians’ professional development
- To develop the CPD role of the journal in line with the changing requirements of the RCOG’s CPD programme
- To ensure that sufficient high-quality material is submitted to or commissioned for publication in the journal
- To ensure all TOG content is accurate, credible, reliable, accessible and authoritative, overseeing peer review of articles
- To ensure TOG’s content is balanced and valuable for all of the RCOG membership, including international members and Registered Trainees
- To contribute from a clinical perspective to the development of new content initiatives for TOG
Semi-annual
Reports to Education Board
Beth Webster, Managing Editor, TOG (tog@rcog.org.uk)
Dr J M Morrison, Editor-in-Chief/Chair
Dr W Yoong, Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Dr K Harding, Emeritus Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editors, UK:
Dr G Attilakos
A/Prof S Bakour
Dr D Bruce
Dr M Das
Miss A Govind
Dr K Guerrero
Dr K Jayaprakasan
Dr S Jha
Dr R Khasriya
Dr B Kumar
Dr A Mohan
Dr K Navaratnam
Dr N Panagiotopoulou
Dr S Relph
Dr D Stott
Dr T Tang
Dr J Zollner
Dr J Konje (Lead CPD Editor)
Associate Editors, International:
Dr R Bharathan (Austria)
Dr R Brown (Canada)
Dr Natalie N Medley (Jamaica)
Dr D Shaker (Australia)
Trainee Representatives:
Dr H Baker-Rand
Dr J Davies-Oliveira
Dr B Narice
Dr H Nathan
Dr V Parker
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