Cytology Reporting Conjoint Board Member (College Representative)
Why should I apply?
The College’s mission is to promote excellence in the practice of pathology and to be responsible for maintaining standards through training, assessments, examinations and professional development.
This College has a key role in the professional aspects of pathology services in the development and delivery of healthcare. Those holding office in the College provide professional leadership and thereby contribute at a national level to the maintenance and development of pathology services and the quality of care that patients receive. The College expects its office holders to be proactive and to provide leadership, not only in their own specialty, but also in pathology in general, in the wider context of health services. The College’s influence extends to all sectors of healthcare provision.
The Conjoint Board is a joint committee of the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal College of Pathologists (the College) which is responsible for the Diploma of Expert Practice (DEP) in Diagnostic Cytopathology, Advanced Specialist Diploma (ASD) in Cervical Cytology and ASD in Diagnostic Cytopathology.
The Conjoint Board is accountable to the College and IBMS Councils through their respective committee governance structures – the Education and Professional Standards Committee of the IBMS and the Cytopathology Sub-Committee of the Cellular Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) of the College.
The role will provide expertise and support for the committee by:
- participating in the work of the board including but not limited to the marking of portfolios and the setting and marking of the written and microscopy examinations
- actively contributing to collective work and decision-making on specialty matters
- contributing to responses for consultations as requested of the board
- providing insight and knowledge on a range of matters relevant to the work of the board
- representing the board to his/her colleagues and other bodies as appropriate.
This is a great opportunity to get involved with the College and the expertise that you bring will be beneficial to the profession and members. You will have a real chance to impact You will have a real chance to impact this aspect of College work.
What is the commitment?
- Attend potentially up to 4 board meetings a year, which may be held virtually, to confirm the questions for the written examinations, to select appropriate slides in preparation for the microscopy examinations, for the marking of the microscopy examinations and to discuss relevant general matters and processes.
- Provide effective and responsive contribution to the board and specialty overall within the College.
- Ensure awareness of obligations to support the Chair and board members.
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the board’s work.
- Support the development of objectives and programmes of work for the board.
- Deliver any specific actions or work as agreed by the board to fulfil its plans.
- Prepare for the board meetings and related activities as appropriate.
How do I apply?
Please send a statement outlining your suitability for the role along with an abbreviated copy of your curriculum vitae by Friday 19 July to:
Mr Chris Ward, Head of Examinations, Institute of Biomedical Science
Email: [email protected]