First5 Faculty Lead

Are you passionate about leading the agenda for early career GPs?

As a First5 Faculty Lead, you will be an elected representative of your local faculty board and form a key part of an energetic and engaged National First5 Committee. You will provide a voice to newly qualified GPs, both locally and nationally, and will improve the experience of our First5 members. You will be involved in embracing First5 member engagement within your faculty and act as the main point of contact for exciting activities and information linked to the First5 cohort.  

What does the role involve?

Local:

  • Act as a point of contact for First5s locally, addressing any member queries or concerns and signposting where necessary
  • Engage with local members throughout their first five years, helping to identify the local needs of First5 members, particularly
  • Encourage First5 membership amongst these groups at key transition points (ST3, member renewals period, transition events)
  • Provide the vital link between members, local faculty and the wider College
  • With the assistance of your local faculty and the Membership Communities team, organise innovative member events tailored to the needs and interests of First5 members (study groups, socials, networking, speed mentoring etc.)
  • Identify local First5 needs/ gaps in our member offering and work with your local faculty and the national committee to address these
  • Attend at least two (of four) local faculty board meetings (evening meetings)

National:

  • Contribute to work streams and working groups related to the First5 Committee
  • Report back to First5 Committee and Membership Communities team on local initiatives and engagement
  • Share information and best practice amongst other First5 leads, in particular those in your region or neighboring faculties
  • Maintain current knowledge of issues facing First5 members, locally and nationally
  • Attend at least one (of three) National First5 Committee meeting per year 

Please see the role description for more information about this role,.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter highlighting your suitability for the role, including your credentials/CV, what you will bring to the role and how you will engage other First5s, to Alice.Sefton@rcgp.org.uk 

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