RCGP Wellbeing Champion

Representing your peers and your College

The RCGP wouldn’t exist without its members, each of which has their own needs, interests and aspirations. We exist to support, engage and educate members in their local areas. We want to support and empower our members to shape our activity aimed at growing an engaged and fulfilled membership.

We are currently seeking to appoint new champions to support our wellbeing agenda and outputs.

The role will require the Member to:      

• Attend their Faculty Board meeting
• Attend all other relevant board meetings and feed into ideas and output
• Gather and share insight, ideas and experience in relation to your community;
• Attend Community Forums which exist to provide a platform for all representatives to collectively share their thoughts, ideas and experiences;
• Read relevant guidance and attend the Communities Summit;
• Adhere to the relevant policies and procedures of RCGP, including Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equality and Diversity, Information Security and Data Protection.

What skills and qualities do you need?

RCGP is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all members with the following attributes:

• Member of the RCGP
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a desire to make positive change to GP wellbeing;
• Able to constructively represent the views of their peers on the subject of GP wellbeing
• Reliable and willing to commit time to attend local and national meetings, on occasion during evenings and weekends;
• Willingness to uphold the values of the RCGP.

What we can offer you

As an RCGP wellbeing champion you will benefit from the following:

• A full induction and appropriate training for your role;
• On-going support and guidance from peers and RCGP staff;
• The opportunity to network with other members and leaders of the profession;
• The opportunity to develop your skills and experiences;
• The opportunity to get involved in additional activities both locally and nationally;
• Recognition for your time and contribution e.g. awards and a letter of commendation;
• Reimbursement of pre-approved reasonable expenses.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please express your interest by clicking here .You will need to provide your name, email address, faculty and community group, as well as a short personal statement.

If you have any queries, or for more information, please get in touch with us at wellbeing@rcgp.org.uk.