The RCP is seeking to nominate a UK based fellow to serve as a trustee on the Board of Trustees of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Medicine.
As a parent college of the FPM, the RCP is seeking a FRCP to undertake the role of trustee on the FPM Board of Trustees. The tenure is for a period of 3 years which can be extended to a maximum of 6 years if re-appointed.
Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. Trustees have and must accept ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of a charity and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. Trustees are also Directors of FPM under the Companies Act.
There are four board meetings (three hour duration) per annum (January, May, July and October). The AGM in November, a budget approval meeting in December (1 hour) and an in person board development day if held. Trustees will need to read papers which are sent out a week before the board meeting and may need to attend meetings to address board business these are ad hoc and will be online.
You will act as an individual but also liaise as appropriate on relevant matters with the RCP registrar - to an agreed timeframe or on matters of urgency at any time.
The role is not remunerated however FPM will reimburse reasonable travel and subsistence costs arising from attendance at FPM events under the terms of FPM’s Expense Claim Policy.
The Charity Commission of England and Wales and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator explain the eligibility criteria and the key duties of trustees and should be referred to as part of delivery of this role.
Eligibility
Applicants for the role must:
- Be a practicing medical doctor who is actively connected with, and credible to, the clinical community. They should hold a licence to practice’
- Be a subscribing fellow [FRCP] of the RCP
- Be in good standing with the RCP, your employer, and the GMC
- Be credible to the clinical community
- Possess a skillset relevant to the remit of the role (at times this may include ongoing expertise related to the NHS in the United Kingdom)
- Be willing to devote the necessary time and effort to fulfil the requirements of the role. See role description for full details.
Expertise:
- Some experience, direct or indirect, of medical/scientific research, the development and/or regulation of medicines and the specialty of pharmaceutical medicine would be desirable
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
- An interest and ability to undertake the role. Previous experience as a charity trustee is desirable but not essential.
Application and deadline
The role is open to all UK based RCP fellows in good standing, including SAS doctors.
If you are interested in applying, please send a short CV and a brief outline (max 2 pages) of the experience you could bring to the role. This should be sent to harriet.barr@rcp.ac.uk by 24 November 2024. Applications will then be considered by the RCP’s Nominations Committee.
Prospective candidates who wish to learn more about the role are asked to contact the RCP interim Registrar, Dr Omar Mustafa, to arrange an informal conversation. Please email victoria.wilson@rcp.ac.uk with any such request.
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
Parent College Trustee - Role description and person specification