11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE | The Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA Tel: +44 (0)20 3075 1649 | +44 (0)151 318 0000 www.rcp.ac.uk Registered charity no 210508 1
Regional Manager, Peninsula, Severn and Wessex (membership engagement)
Vacancy reference MEM265
Grade 4
Location Base office: London office Hybrid working supported with a minimum of 6 days per month in the London office/or at meetings or events within the regions you cover.
Department Regional team
Reports to Head of UK regions
Contract type Permanent
Working hours 35 hours a week (part time - 28 hours a week will also be considered) Working hours to be agreed with line manager.
Working at the RCP
The Royal College of Physicians is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. We work from two main sites – The Spine, a new state-of-the-art building at the heart of the Knowledge Centre in Liverpool, and an iconic Grade I-listed building overlooking beautiful Regent’s Park in central London. We are committed to a hybrid working model that means most staff work flexibly, spending a minimum of 6 days a month in the office. We champion an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of society. We value taking care, learning and being collaborative. These values underpin everything we do. Join us to help achieve our vision of a world in which everyone has the best possible health and healthcare.
The purpose of your role
The main focus of this role is to manage the work of the Severn, Peninsula and Wessex regions at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). This involves acting as the central focal point of support for members and physicians within those regions. The role supports RCP regional
Job description
11 St Andrews Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4LE | The Spine, 2 Paddington Village, Liverpool L7 3FA Tel: +44 (0)20 3075 1649 | +44 (0)151 318 0000 www.rcp.ac.uk Registered charity no 210508 2
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representatives (regional advisers (RAs) new consultants and SAS doctors, resident doctors and student and foundation year doctors) as well as the college tutor and associate college tutors. Our networks connect physicians around the country to the work of the RCP and acts as a conduit to feed-back nation-specific information to the RCP’s college officers and staff. You will advise on and organise a range of training, teaching and engagement activities across Severn, Peninsula and Wessex.
How we’ll measure your success
Your ability to plan, organise and deliver membership objectives within timescales to a
high standard meeting targets.
Your ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a range of stakeholders
and customers.
Your ability to work autonomously, use initiative and problem solve
Feedback from members, fellows, regional representatives and external stakeholders
Your ability to work in a team and help achieve department objectives and strategy
Delivery of your own objectives (which you’ll agree with your manager) and your
contribution to our values
What you’re responsible for
Act as the main key contact for membership engagement activities for Severn, Peninsula and Wessex including development of programmes for the updates in medicine. Working closely with the regional advisers and regional representatives, to ensure local members are supported through regional activity.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external key stakeholders, networks, healthcare professionals, and training providers to plan and develop future training opportunities for physicians and maintain a positive image of the RCP.
Establish and develop working relationships with relevant external organisations in the regions such as NHSE, local postgraduate education teams, and special interest groups
Develop and manage the regional presidential trust visits liaising with trusts and senior officers to facilitate.
Develop local New Consultants Forum meetings in the region(s).
Support the work on the virtual poster competition working alongside the Regional Manager who leads the project.
Work with the SAS lead, Nations manager and the deputy head of UK regions to develop an SAS network across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and support other regional managers in this activity.
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Develop the regional networks in the regions you represent – new consultants, SAS doctors, resident doctors, SFDN, CT/ACT network.
Manage the administration of new and demitting college tutors and associate college tutors within the region(s).
Support others within the regional team in developing good practice and improving service delivery and collaborate across the RCP to identify and capitalise on opportunities to further develop the RCP networks.
Manage the approval process of job descriptions for Wessex region and liaise with the AAC unit to provide a consistent approach.
Work collaboratively with the Regional Services Team supporting their activities as required.
Establish links with non-member physicians within the region to ensure that they are informed of local RCP activities and promote the benefits of becoming a member.
Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence, maintaining appropriate knowledge of RCP systems, such as CRM and MS office applications.
Attend regional team meetings and other RCP activities in London or Liverpool and take an active role in these events.
Support the head of UK regions, deputy head of UK regions, contributing to the development of the strategic direction of regional activities.
Adhere to and comply with the provisions of the RCP’s health and safety policy
Undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities
Any other duties as may be reasonably expected and which are commensurate with the level of the post, adhere and comply with the provisions of the RCP’s health and safety policy, undertake all duties and responsibilities in compliance with the rules and regulations encompassing equal opportunities.
Contribute to the work of the department and wider RCP activities.
Your experience includes
Essential Degree level education or equivalent relevant work experience
Experience of working with senior stakeholders and managing a demanding workload
with conflicting priorities
Highly organised and delivery-focused with experience of delivering front-line services
to members or community groups
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent IT skills, including Windows-based packages, Outlook, Word, and Excel
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Experience of using customer relationship management software (e.g., Microsoft CRM)
Experience of developing educational programmes for conferences.
Ability to work autonomously
Willingness to travel within the UK
Desirable Experience of working in a professional/membership and/or health/NHS organisation
Experience of developing and delivering a stakeholder engagement plan
Your behaviours and competencies
Behaviours
Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions.
Shows respect and understanding towards colleagues and stakeholders from diverse backgrounds.
Exhibits strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively convey information and ideas.
Displays adaptability and openness to change in a fast-paced environment.
Approaches challenges with a solution-focused mindset and a positive attitude.
Practices active listening and empathy, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.
Competencies
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Excellent problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Capability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in using relevant software and technology for the role.
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Our values We are committed to taking care, learning, and being collaborative. These values drive the way we behave, how we interact with each other, and how we work together to achieve our vision and improve patient care.
We value taking care This means we behave respectfully towards people, whatever their role, position, gender or background. It means we act as representatives of the RCP, and take decisions in the interests of the organisation as a whole.
We value learning This means we continuously improve through active learning and honest reflection, so that we grow personally and as an organisation, while striving for excellence. We support learning and development opportunities.
We value being collaborative This means we work together towards the RCP’s vision in a collaborative and professional way, understanding that individuals bring different strengths and approaches to our work. We value diversity and each other’s contributions. The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
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