HONORARY APPOINTMENT
ROLE DESCRIPTION
Role Title
Vice Chair, Curriculum Committee
Reporting to
Education Board
Duration and Dates of
Appointment
3 years beginning June 2016 (reviewed annually), the Vice Chair could be
considered for role of Chair as it becomes available
Faculty Tier
Tier 4
Purpose and Description of Role
Background Information:
The Curriculum Committee is responsible for the regular, systematic review of all the modules of
the core, advanced, subspecialty, and academic curricula and is responsible for the overarching
governance of all curricula in order to comply with GMC standards. The Committee will decide the
structure for these reviews. This will be part of a continuous feedback mechanism from trainers,
trainees, patients and others. It reports directly to the Education Board and meets four times a year.
FUNCTION
The Curriculum Committee:
1. Is responsible for the regular, systematic review of all the modules of the core, advanced,
subspecialty, and academic curricula. The Committee will decide the structure for these
reviews. This will be part of a continuous feedback mechanism from trainers, trainees,
patients and others.
2. Considers curricular changes and new curricula put forward by the Subspecialty Committee,
Academic Board and the ATSM Committee
3. Commissions further curricular elements as requested by the Specialty Education Advisory
Committee, or Education Board. The Committee may not have the relevant expertise, but
should lead and support the individuals providing the professional input.
4. Prepares curriculum submissions to the GMC on behalf of the Education Board.
5. Reviews the content of relevant text about the curricula on the RCOG website.
6. Provides the evidence of review and quality control required by the GMC. The Committee
will work to the standards defined by the GMC and those of the Public Sector Equality Duty.
7. Ensures that all elements of the curriculum are coherent with particular emphasis on the
relationship between the core, intermediate, advanced, ATSMs and subspecialty training
requirements.
8. Responds to requests for elements of the curriculum to be changed in accordance with
changes in practice and reflect modern UK developments.
9. Works with other College committees to allow an integrated approach across all aspects of
the curriculum and programme.
10. Meets four times per year (with remote working groups and workshops as required) and
report to Education Board and carry out ongoing work to develop the curriculum.
Main Responsibilities
The Vice Chair would be expected to:
1. Support the Chair and liaise over work
2. Deputise as necessary, e.g. chair the Committee in the Chair’s absence, attend Education
Board and/or Speciality Education Advisory Committee as a deputy for the Chair
3. Take on a dedicated piece of work when the need arises
4. Be involved in other tasks as requested by the Chair
Key Working Relationships
ATSM Committee
Specialty Education Advisory Committee
Subspecialty Committee
Simulation Lead
Foundation Lead
eLearning Director
Ultrasound Officer
Assessment Advisers
Sexual and Reproductive Health Representatives
College Education Leads
Relevant Specialist Societies
Time Commitment
The Committee meets four times per year and attendance can be negotiated and arranged with the
Chair of the Committee. There will also be a significant commitment outside of the meetings to
deal with Committee matters and responses to consultations as required. Although it varies
throughout the year, as an average, most committee members find it takes an average of 4
hours/week (consultant time 1 Programmed Activities-PAs/week), however, as the Vice-Chair, it is
anticipated that the commitment would be slightly more.
Evaluation of the Role and Succession Planning
This role reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and
develop the role description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with
the post holder.
The role description will be re-evaluated at the end of the term.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications / Training
Essential
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MRCOG/FRCOG
Registered with a licence to practise with GMC, in good standing
Substantive consultant in Obstetrics &/or Gynaecology in UK NHS Practice
Evidence of annual appraisal
At least one fully completed CPD cycle
Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous 3 years
Previous Experience
Essential
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Experience in curriculum development
In-depth knowledge of the RCOG Obstetrics and Gynaecology curriculum
Desirable
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Knowledge of GMC’s Standards for Curricula and Assessment Systems
Key Skills / Attributes
Essential
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Good communication skills
The ability to liaise with College Officers, Postgraduate Deans, Heads of Schools,
subspecialty training programme supervisors, advanced training programme supervisors,
trainees and others concerned with curricula issues
An enthusiasm for development of curriculum development and its support through
appropriate representation and meetings and the time commitment as specified above
Applications are invited for this post and should be sent to:
Committee Vacancies
President/CEO Directorate
RCOG
27 Sussex Place
London
NW1 4RG
Email: committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk
Contact: Hannah Mackenzie
Tel: +44 20 7772 6317
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Wednesday 20th January 2016 – 10.00am
INTERVIEWS TO BE HELD: Friday 5th February 2016 – 2pm onwards
Appendix One
CPD Information
The RCOG CPD Guide can be found here:
(http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcog-corp/CPDGuide2010.pdf
Course Convenor /Organiser
Please note that credits are not normally claimable for being a course convenor.
However, credits would be claimable for giving lectures or teaching sessions on the course
and for mock examining. The same lecture or teaching session can only be claimed once
during the 5-year cycle.
The rate of claim for giving teaching sessions/lectures is as follows:
 1 credit per hour in the national/international category for giving teaching sessions or
leading a workshop on a course
 5 credits in the national/international category for giving a formal presentation on a
course
 1 credit per hour in the national/international category for mock examining
A maximum of 25 credits in each 5-year cycle applies for all presentations/teachings
sessions given at national/international courses or conferences, and for formal and mock
examining.
If the convenor feels that in the course of her/his work s/he has gained new knowledge
which enhances patient care or leadership and teaching skills, additional credits could be
claimed under reflective learning. One credit may be claimed per reflective learning form
to a maximum of 25 credits in each 5-year cycle.
Committee Chair/Member
CPD credits are not claimable for the role of Chair or Committee member. However, if
within your Committee role you gain knowledge which enhances patient care or
leadership and technical skills, credits could be claimed under reflective learning.
One credit may be claimed per reflective learning form to a maximum of 25 credits in
each 5-year cycle.
Committee members examining, setting exam questions, editing journals, publishing
papers or giving formal presentations can claim CPD credits and should refer to the CPD
guide for further information (http://www.rcog.org.uk/files/rcogcorp/CPDGuide2010.pdf).