Stand for election for a College position
The deadline for members who would like to stand for election for a leadership position at the College has been extended until tomorrow (9 February) at noon.
First-hand account
To get a first-hand account of what it’s like to take a College position, members can listen to this short interview with Psychiatric Trainees Committee rep Dr Daniela Borges, who explained the benefits and how she fitted in the role alongside her clinical work.
What roles are available?
We have a variety of leadership opportunities open to our members in our Faculties, Special Interest Groups, Devolved Nations, International Divisions and Regional Divisions.
Anyone who is looking for an exciting challenge for 2024 and wants to put themselves forward needs to complete a nomination form, with the support of two other psychiatrists.
If more than one application is received for each vacancy a vote will be held. Voting will open on 13 March 2024, and closes on 10 April.
As a leader of an RCPsych Faculty you can help members stay up to date, learn about networking opportunities and access key resources for their core specialties. The full list of Faculty leadership vacancies is available on our site, and includes senior positions in the Addictions, Neuropsychiatry, and Old Age Psychiatry Faculties.
RCPsych Special Interest Groups have also been recruiting for leadership roles, and the Private and Independent Practice Special Interest Group have a vacancy. Take me to information about the vacancy.
For those who are interested in advocating for psychiatry in their own nation, vacancies are open in RCPsych in the Devolved Nations, and in the International Divisions.
Alternatively, members can choose to participate in the leadership of an RCPsych Division, which serve members in each of the English regions – read more about these opportunities.
Trainees may also – like Dr Borges – wish to join the Psychiatric Trainees Committee (PTC) to drive high standards in the quality of training, and to improve the lives of people with mental illness.
Taking on an RCPsych elected role will develop and refine your leadership skills and will also give you the ability to learn from the experience of others, including experts by experience.
These roles also bring great networking opportunities and the chance to contribute towards national policy.
If you need any further help with the RCPsych Elections process, please contact elections@rcpsych.ac.uk.