Vacancies in the North West Division

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic and experienced consultants and SAS Doctors to join the North West Division Executive Committee.

The closing date for applications is 31 May 2024. If you would like to apply for one of the roles please email northwest@rcpsych.ac.uk including:

Region

North West Region (shared)

Term of office

5 years

Job purpose

To represent the College on all matters relating to postgraduate education and continuing professional development in psychiatry.

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Region

Division Wide

Term of office

5 years

Job purpose

To represent the College on all matters relating to postgraduate education and continuing professional development in psychiatry.

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  • Academic: Division-wide
  • Addictions/Substance misuse: Mersey and North West
  • Eating disorders: Division-wide
  • General and adult (shared): North West
  • Forensic: North West
  • Old age (shared): North West
  • Medical psychotherapy: Division-wide
  • Perinatal: Division-wide

Regional Specialty Representatives are appointed locally to support Regional Advisors and Deputy Regional Advisors, by providing expert advice on their psychiatric subspecialty.

The recommended term is five years though this can vary depending on circumstances. The roles can also be taken up as a shared role with another colleague, or alongside any other existing College role.

Regional Specialty Representative job description

Further useful information

Term of office

Four years

The Division Lead for Workforce should be a Member of the College who has knowledge and an interest in workforce matters relating to the recruitment and retention of psychiatrists. 

Job purpose

 To support the College’s workforce activity, each College Division will appoint a Workforce Lead whose principal task is to support and advise the College’s Workforce Committee through the provision of local intelligence on workforce issues. The College’s workforce activity is overseen by the Specialist Adviser for Workforce. 

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