BJPsych Advances Call for a Section Editor with expertise in Old Age Psychiatry

Would you like to take an active role in deciding the future direction of BJPsych Advances, the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ CPD journal for Consultant Psychiatrists?

A vacancy has arisen for a Section Editor covering the area of Old Age Psychiatry. Further information about the role of a BJPsych Advances Editorial Board member is included below.

Key responsibilities of a BJPsych Advances Section Editor

• handle papers through the peer review process
• regularly review journal content and recommend commissioning to fill any gaps
• act as an ambassador, helping to promote the journal to authors, readers and subscribers
• advise and support the BJPsych Advances Editor-in-Chief, who has responsibility for the content of the journal
• review papers for the journal on a regular basis and assist in identifying reviewers
• contribute content such as Articles, Clinical Reflections, Refreshments, Commentaries, ideas for commissions topics and potential authors
• contribute to the strategic development of the journal
• attend board meetings around three times a year held remotely 2-3 times per year

Required

• Consultant or equivalent
• Higher degree or equivalent
• Record of peer-reviewing for mental health research
• Evidence for contributing editorial material to journals (such as commentaries or editorials)
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable

• Record of reviewing for BJPsych Advances or BJPsych portfolio journals
• Record of journal editing in mental health

How to apply

1. A CV and covering letter of approximately 100 words should sent to the Editor-in-Chief to confirm entry requirements are met. The letter should explain why the applicant wishes to apply for the role and should include relevant experience.
2. Consultation/interview with the Editorial Board and Editorial team as required
3. Board members are recruited for a term of 3 years, subject to annual review. Terms may be extended at the discretion of the Editor-in-Chief.

We are aiming to find the person who is most suited to the role and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including gender, age and ethnicity. We want an editorial board that reflects our values of equality and diversity with representation from a range of backgrounds. Therefore, we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in academic psychiatry.

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Meet the BJPsych Advances Editorial Board

Applications and recommendations should be sent to the Managing Editor at bjpadvances@rcpsych.ac.uk and include a brief CV and cover letter.

Contacts

Editorial Board members work closely with the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal and board members with sub-editorial roles. Other contacts may include the Managing Editor and editorial staff, Head of Publishing, journal staff and Cambridge University Press production staff.

Travel and subsistence

Travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with College policy. No other remuneration is available for this post.