Faculty Members of the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses play a vital role in delivering and maintaining one of the College’s most valued training programme.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting the organisation and delivery of BPS courses, both at the RCOG and across franchised sites, to ensure a consistent, high-quality learning experience for participants.
- Contributing to the ongoing review and improvement of course materials to ensure they remain current, relevant, and aligned with best practice.
- Working collaboratively with the Convenor and Deputy Convenor to ensure the course content reflects updates to the RCOG Curriculum and developments in clinical practice within the specialty.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the professional development of trainees and colleagues, enhance your own teaching and leadership experience and play a key role in supporting high standards of clinical education.
Subject to performance and annual review, this appointment is for a three-year term beginning in January 2026 and will be appointed by a review against personal specifications below.
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 application form using the button below. As part of the process, you will be asked to upload a one-page CV and provide a 500-word supporting statement outlining your skills, experience and why you believe you would be a valuable contributor to the BPS faculty pool and course.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email events@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Wednesday 21 January 2026
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Role description
BPS Faculty Member, Basic Practical Skills (BPS) Courses
- BPS Convenor
- BPS Deputy Convenor
Three years, January 2026 – December 2028
Faculty Members play an essential role in supporting the delivery of the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) courses, both at the RCOG and at franchised centres.
The course currently runs between six to nine times a year at the College and is franchised to a growing number of UK and international centres. There are approximately 30-40 courses delivered globally each year, with new centres continuing to open as demand for the programme expands.
Organisation: Faculty Members are expected to contribute to the delivery of at least two RCOG-organised courses per year and may also take part in franchised courses.
BPS course content: Faculty Members support the delivery and ongoing development of the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) course, ensuring that course materials remain fit for purpose and reflect current clinical practice. Working closely with the Convenor and Deputy Convenor, Faculty members contribute to the regular content reviews and updates to ensure alignment with the College Curriculum and any updates agreed by the Curriculum Committee.
Faculty are also encouraged to collaborate with colleagues from other Royal Colleges and professional societies to share best practice and maintain the highest educational standards.
All updates to course content are made in line with the College’s franchising principles, ensuring consistency across all UK and international centres.
Quality assurance: Faculty Members contribute to the quality assurance process for all BPS courses, both in the UK and internationally. Written feedback is collected from each course, benchmarked, and reviewed by the Convenor to ensure standards are maintained and continuous improvements are implemented.
Online resources: Supported by the eLearning team, Faculty Members will be invited to contribute to the quality assurance and development of online BPS resources available through RCOG Learning, ensuring that these materials remain accurate, accessible, and relevant.
Oversight and reporting: Regular updates and meetings are held with the Convenor and Deputy Convenor, to ensure oversight of the BPS programme and alignment with the College’s curriculum and broader strategic goals.
- BPS Convenor
- BPS Deputy Convenor
- BPS Faculty Members
- Events Team
Organising and delivering the Basic Practical Skills (BPS) courses requires enthusiasm, commitment, and the ability to dedicate sufficient time to this important teaching role.
Faculty Members are expected to contribute to two courses per year, each running over two days, in addition to preparation and follow-up time. This typically equates to around 40–50 hours per year, which includes course delivery, preparation, reviewing feedback, and contributing to course development.
Person specification
Essential
- FRCOG/MRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Currently practicing obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK
- ST6/7 or equivalent, SAS or Consultant
- Evidence of annual appraisal or recent ARCP
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
Criteria for retired obstetrics and/or gynaecology Consultants:
- FRCOG/MRCOG
- Consultant in obstetrics and/or gynaecology, up to three years post-retirement
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years (desirable)
Essential
- Involvement in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and assessment
- Punctuality and ability to complete tasks by prescribed deadlines
- Faculty on regional RCOG BPS course
Desirable
- College Tutor or Educational Supervisor experience
- Clinical lecturer or Undergraduate Lead or other higher University roles linked to teaching
- PG Certificate/Diploma in Medical Education
- PROMPT, ROBUST, MOET, RIGS, RCS BSS facilitator
- Trainees with a special interest in teaching as evidenced (held clinical teaching or simulation fellow roles, experience of teaching on other practical or surgical skills courses) are encouraged to apply
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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