Become the next registrar of the Royal College of Physicians

Shape the future of medicine as the RCP registrar.

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) invites fellows to apply for the role of registrar. This is a unique opportunity to lead, innovate and make a significant impact on the medical community.

About the role

• Start date: December 2024
• Term: initial 3-year term, extendable to 5 years by mutual agreement
• Eligibility: open to all fellows in good standing with the RCP, your employer and the GMC. Job share considered
• Commitment: 3 full days per week, with a commitment to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role
• Compensation: while the role is not salaried, a clinician release supplement of up to £30,000 per annum is available to support employer backfill costs. Reimbursement of eligible expenses is also provided according to the RCP’s travel policy.

Why apply?

Are you passionate about building networks and relationships? Do you have experience in implementing strategies and professional governance? The RCP is looking for an individual with these qualities and skills to provide leadership in this important role. The registrar will be at the forefront of shaping work and standards that influence the medical profession, nationally and globally.

Key responsibilities: as registrar, you will hold a pivotal leadership role within the RCP, with responsibility for:

1. UK and global membership engagement: strengthen our community and enhance member experiences.
2. Professional governance: oversee some of our core functions, including Council and fellowship elections.
3. Professional standards and consultations: uphold and advance the highest standards of practice.

As part of the senior officer team, you will work together on issues relating to the RCP’s relationship with the NHS and wider stakeholder bodies. Working with the senior officers and executive leaders of the RCP theme boards (improving, educating and influencing), the registrar plays a key role connecting the different constituencies and stakeholders of the RCP, from the New Consultants Committee and regional advisers to Council and specialist societies.

Application process

• Deadline: applications must be received by 23:59 on Sunday 22 September 2024
• Interviews: shortlisted candidates will be invited for in-person interviews in London on Friday 18 October 2024.

The role description can be downloaded below.

Timeline

• Application period: until 23:59 on Sunday 22 September 2024
• Shortlisting: week commencing Monday 23 September 2024
• Interviews: Friday 18 October 2024 in person in London
• Start date: December 2024.

Interview panel

• Dr Mumtaz Patel, senior censor and vice president for education and training (acting as president) – chair
• Dr Ian Bullock, CEO
• Matthew Foster, executive director, Membership Support and Global Engagement (MSGE)
• Elected councillor (tbc)
• Censor (tbc)
• Victoria Wilson, executive assistant to registrar and executive director of MSGE (observing).

If you would like to discuss the role prior to applying, please contact Dr Mumtaz Patel, Ian Bullock or Matthew Foster. Appointments can be made through victoria.wilson@rcp.ac.uk.