Responsibilities of the Vice Chair include:
- To attend SEAC meetings and deputise for the Chair if required
- To deputise for the Chair at Education Board meetings if required
- To sit on the Curriculum Committee representing SEAC and provide feedback to the Chair on discussion and actions
- Chair the Training Evaluation Committee
- To sit on the ePortfolio Steering Group
- Approve applications for the award of the CCT in a timely manner so that recommendations to the GMC are not delayed
The Specialty Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is responsible for the overall structure of the Specialty Training Programme and for maintaining the standards of education and training. SEAC meets four times a year (three remote and one in person meeting).
This appointment is for a three-year term beginning in May 2026 and will be appointed by interview.
Doctors with a substantive consultant post in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS Practice (must be a UK Fellow or Member) are eligible to apply for this position.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the form via the button below, where you will also have to upload a brief CV on one page of A4.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email SpecialtyTrainingCCT@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Wednesday 15 April 2026
Interview date: tbc
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Role description
Vice Chair, Specialty Education Advisory Committee
Specialty Education Advisory Committee
May 2026 – May 2029
The role of the Vice Chair is to support the Chair and deputise when necessary to ensure that the Committee carries out its responsibilities for the content, structure and delivery of the Specialty Training Programme. The Vice Chair of SEAC will also chair the Training Evaluation Committee and advise on the eligibility of doctors for the award of the Certificate of Completion of Training.
- To attend regular meetings of SEAC and deputise for the Chair if necessary
- To sit on the Curriculum Committee representing SEAC and provide feedback to the Chair on discussion and actions
- Chair the Training Evaluation Committee and support the Training Evaluation Form (TEF) survey and dissemination of results
- Manage Committee items delegated by the Chair
- Review and sign off CCT applications prior to GMC recommendation
- Liaise with the SEAC Chair, Vice President for Education, Director of Education, Head of Specialty Education and Training, members of SEAC and Postgraduate Deans regarding Committee related issues
- Assess applications for Out of Programme Training relating to the proportion of time to be credited towards training
- Education Directorate
- Vice President for Education
- Lead Dean for Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Heads of School
- Chairs of reporting committees
- Trainees
This is a busy post and would require three virtual (three hours duration) and two full days face-to-face SEAC meetings per year, attendance at other relevant meetings (virtual, as below) and support work.
- Curriculum Committee – quarterly
- Training Evaluation Committee – quarterly
- ePortfolio Steering Group – quarterly
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.
Person specification
- FRCOG/MRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Substantive consultant in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS Practice
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
Desirable
- Experience as a current member of the SEAC or another education committee
- Evidence of appropriate PG experience as a senior educator
- Current/previous Head of School role
- Significant involvement in the School/Deanery structure
- Experience in leading the work of a large committee with a wide remit and complex processes
- Experience of ARCP processes
Desirable
- Management of education at regional level
- Ability to communicate with Committee Chairs, Postgraduate Deans, Heads of School and trainees
- Good knowledge of UK postgraduate medical education environment and policies
CPD information
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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.
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