As Dr John Dean nears the end of his successful term as clinical vice president (CVP), fellows may nominate candidates for the role to serve between 1 August 2025 and 31 July 2028.
The downloads below provide further information on election arrangements – including timetable, canvassing and code of practice for candidates.
Clinical vice president (CVP)
The CVP is nominated by RCP Council (based on nominations received from the fellowship) and elected by the fellows of the RCP. Nominees should have at least 5 years’ standing as a fellow by end of the nomination period. You will be expected to demonstrate interest and experience in the improvement and delivery of high-quality clinical services and patient safety at a local, regional or national level. You will provide leadership to the RCP for clinical service improvement and patient safety, working with other clinical leaders within the RCP, medical specialties and the NHS to deliver this remit. A two-person job-share arrangement is possible for this role.
The elected candidate will shadow Dr Dean and then take up office on 1 August 2025.
Candidates are asked to submit a CV (4 page maximum) with details of their interests and experience by the nomination deadline, to assist Council in drawing up the ballot list. After considering nominations, Council will approve a list of candidates. The new clinical vice president will be elected via an online ballot that RCP fellows will be invited to vote in.
Nominations for clinical vice president must be supported by three fellows and the nominee must have been a fellow for at least five years, by the close of the nomination period.
A detailed role description and other supporting information can be downloaded below.
Anyone nominated must have agreed to stand for election and be aware that they are being nominated.
To learn more, watch this video where current CVP Dr John Dean outlines the opportunities in this role including improving clinical services and patient safety on a local, regional, and national level.
If you would like to discuss the role prior to nomination please contact the current clinical vice president Dr John Dean, john.dean@rcp.ac.uk or the registrar Dr Omar Mustafa omar.mustafa@rcp.ac.uk
CVP role descriptionHow to nominate
To nominate a candidate for the office of clinical vice president, fellows should complete the relevant nomination form – download below.
Completed nomination forms should be sent to simon.land@rcp.ac.uk using the subject line: Nomination of clinical vice president
Nominations must be received by Monday 16 December 2024 in order to be considered.
Please note:
- Fellows who have previously been CVP are ineligible to stand again for the same role
- Honorary fellows are ineligible to stand, nominate or vote in RCP elections
- Voting will open in March 2025 when all fellows will be sent online ballot papers and election material about the candidates.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, our staff, our 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. That’s why welcoming and having people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce, and the diverse population of patients we serve, is so important to us.
CVP nomination formThe RCP is all about our people – our members, our staff, our 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. That’s why welcoming and having people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce, and the diverse population of patients we serve, is so important to us.