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Chair, Dermatopathology Sub-Committee

Closing date : 10 January 2025
Location: UK

Why should I apply?

The Royal College of Pathologists is committed to setting and maintaining professional standards and promoting excellence in the teaching and practice of pathology, for the benefit of patients. Those holding office in the College contribute to this important work by providing professional leadership and contributing at a national level to the maintenance and development of pathology services and the quality of patient care. 

What does the role entail?

The sub-committee has delegated responsibility from the Cellular Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee (SAC) for matters, including the professional, clinical and continuing professional education functions relating to dermatopathology. This includes delivery for the College and committee of the British Society of Dermatopathology its responsibilities in terms of dermatopathology.

Some ovesight responsibilities include: 

  • Delivery of agreed strategic objectives for Dermatopathology which will be approved through the Cellular Pathology SAC. These will be within any budget parameters and resource limitations of the College.
  • Maintaining the relationship and joint working with the British Society for Dermatology (BSD) and the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) 
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Assurance Indicators (KAIs) that monitor the effective delivery of their specialty. These will be in keeping with any applicable College policy or strategy. 
  • Standards, continuous quality improvement, clinical audit and patient safety in the specialty
  • Training and Continuing Professional Development for established practitioners
  • Workforce issues and actions taken within the specialty
  • Specialty networks and links or relationships with other networks or bodies related to the specialty
  • Specialty engagement through an annual conference, other meetings and published articles

Full details can be found in the role description.  

What is the commitment?

  • Attendance at two sub-committee meetings per year
  • Co-ordination of matters relating to the sub-committees activities, including drafting reports
  • Reporting to College Council as requested
  • Term of office: 3 years     

How do I apply?

  • You must be a Fellow of the College to apply.
  • If you meet the criteria, you must complete the nomination form by 5pm on Friday 10 January 2025. 

Click below to access the role description and committee terms of reference: 

 

Shelaine Kissoon
[email protected]

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