The College is currently looking to appoint one new Fellows’ Representative and two new Members’ Representatives to the Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee (DRRC).
Responsibilities of the Fellows' and Members' Representatives include:
- Collectively, with other members of the Committee, consider and make recommendations to Council on the outcomes of the specific referrals brought before the committee
- Collectively, with other members, report to the Council any members who have been automatically removed or reinstated to the RCOG Register
- Supporting the production of the annual Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee reported to the Board of Trustees
The Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee is a vital committee for the College. It is responsible for considering referrals made via the President on the removal and reinstatement of College Fellows and Members following complaints against them.
The Committee meets as required to consider referrals made to it by the President.
This appointment is for a three-year term beginning in December 2024 and will be appointed by interview, and subject to subsequent approval by Council.
Fellows or Members based in the UK and Republic of Ireland are eligible to apply for this position.
The Committee operates independently from the College’s Council and in the event that a member (other than the Committee’s chair) is subsequently appointed a member of Council, they are automatically obliged to resign their committee membership.
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, which includes a supporting statement (maxmimum 250 words). Once completed, you will be asked to provide a CV via email to committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Thursday 3 October 2024
Interview date: Early November 2024 (exact dates tbc)
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Role description
- Fellows' Representative (one vacancy)
- Members' Representative (two vacancies)
Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee
Three years from December 2024
The Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee is a key College committee. The committee has been established to consider referrals made to it by the President of the College relating to the removal and reinstatement of College Fellows and Members. The Committee’s full role and duties are set out in the College’s regulations.
- Attending Committee meetings as required
- Collectively, with other members, consider and make recommendations to Council on the outcomes of the specific referrals brought before the committee
- Collectively, with other members, report to the Council any members who have been automatically removed or reinstated to the RCOG Register
- Supporting the production of the annual Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee reported to the Board of Trustees
- Chair of Disciplinary, Removal and Reinstatement Committee
- Executive Director, Membership, Global and Governance
- Head of Legal
- Head of Corporate Governance and Risk
The time commitment required for this committee will vary depending on the volume of referrals which the committee receives via the President. To note, we do not expect the commitment to be significant.
Person specification
All members of the DRRC, excluding the Chair, will be Fellows or Members of the College in active practice or within three years of retirement and in good standing with the GMC. Members cannot also be members of Council and will be obliged to resign if appointed to Council.
- Recent experience of participating in board and/or committee meetings
- Experience of understanding and interpreting rules and regulations (e.g. as a member of a technical, disciplinary or appeals committee)
- Professional experience in mediation and/or dispute resolution and/or employee grievances is desirable
- Understanding of committee procedure
- Understanding of and commitment to principles of equality, diversity and inclusion
- Understanding of best practice in governance
- Capability to act impartially and in a fair manner
- Ability to take a balanced and objective approach
- Capability in team working and relationship management
- Ability to critically review complex written or spoken information
- Understanding of when to seek additional expertise or professional advice
Terms of reference
The Terms of Reference for the College’s Disciplinary, Removals and Reinstatement Committee can be found here.
Head of Corporate Governance
- Chair
- Fellows’ Representative
- Fellows’ Representative
- Members’ Representative
- Members’ Representative
- SAS/LED Representative
- Trainee Representative
Should you have any questions on the Committee or the role of its members please contact the Head of Corporate Governance and Risk (csmith@rcog.org.uk).
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