The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) invites its fellows to apply for the role of special adviser on population health. The role will support the development of the RCP’s policy and influencing work on population health and health inequalities, chairing the RCP advisory group on reducing inequalities in health and wellbeing.
Who we are looking for
- An expert on population health and public health, with a passion for improving care and public health
- A collaborative worker with an interest in developing our educational, clinical and influencing work on population health and health inequalities
- An articulate, persuasive and authentic communicator with the ability to influence key stakeholders and act as a spokesperson for the RCP
- A practising medical doctor who is actively connected with, and credible to, the clinical community. You should hold a licence to practise
- A fellow of the RCP in good standing with the RCP, their employer and the GMC, who is committed to the vision, mission and values of the RCP, and its Code of Conduct
- The role holder must have the capacity to dedicate an average of 8-12 hours a month RCP work.
Special adviser on population health
You will play a key role in advising the RCP on issues relating to population health, in collaboration with RCP special advisers on air quality, alcohol, obesity, sustainability and tobacco. You will work closely with the academic vice president, other RCP special advisers and the RCP’s policy and campaigns team to develop policy and key messaging.
You will act as the RCP’s spokesperson on population health and health inequalities, representing the RCP externally in meetings and to the press as appropriate. You will be supported by the RCP’s policy and campaigns and media and engagement teams.
The special adviser will chair the advisory group on reducing inequalities in health and wellbeing and be a member of the the advisory group on sustainability in healthcare and climate change. The advisory groups meet three times a year.
The average commitment is anticipated to be 8-12 hours per month.
The role holder is not remunerated, but the RCP will reimburse reasonable expenses in accordance with RCP policy, such as travel and accommodation for meetings.
Role description
Please view the role description for further information.
RCP Special adviser on population health - role descriptionApplication and deadline
The deadline for applications is midday on 7 November 2024. Ideally shortlisted candidates will be available for interview on 27 November and/or 11 December 2024. Application is via a short CV and covering letter of no more than two pages to louise.forsyth@rcp.ac.uk no later than 12pm, 7 November 2024.
Timeline
- Application deadline: 12pm, 7 November 2024
- Shortlisting to follow (shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email)
- Interviews: 27 November or 11 December 2024
- Start date: To be agreed
Panel
- Professor Tom Solomon, RCP academic vice president
- Lowri Jackson, deputy director of communications, policy and research
- And two other panel members tbc.
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.