Member of the Professional Practice and Ethics Committee x 10
- Status : Five years
- Salary : Volunteer role
- Closing date : 23/02/2026
- Interview date : 03/03/2025
Overview of the role
Working with other members of the Committee, to ensure that College guidance and policy in the field of ethics remains up to date and reflects best practice and to also ensure psychiatrists have access to appropriate support to implement relevant guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Attend meetings of the Professional Practice and Ethics Committee (PPEC) Committee, which will be held three times per year online, or in person at the College.
- Contribute the development of an updated College Report on “Good Psychiatric Practice”, which is led on by PPEC.
- Input into any advice on issues where College Officers have requested a view from the Committee.
- Through the Committee provide advice where appropriate and requested on specific ethical issues raised by psychiatrists that they are encountering in their clinical roles.
- Work with other members of the Committee in updating relevant College developed training modules regarding ethics.
- Uphold and promote the College values of Courage, Innovation, Respect, Collaboration, Learning and Excellence.
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this post, please submit a CV and a covering letter demonstrating experience (one A4 side) to policyandstandards@rcpsych.ac.uk
For any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Denning, Senior Policy and Standards Manager (policyandstandards@rcpsych.ac.uk)
Please see attached the full JD for this role.
2026-02 - Job Description - Professional Practice and Ethics Committee (PPEC) - Member