To monitor the work programmes, activities and products of Committees to ensure that they are inclusive to all; To actively encourage females and members of minority ethnic groups and all those with the protected characteristics specified by the Equality Act 2010, to apply for committee membership and other senior roles at the RCOG (e.g. Council Representative); To support the development of a range of activities such as buddying and mentoring schemes which encourage women and under-represented groups of male clinicians to apply for positions at the RCOG (Clinician Members); To contribute to the development and review of the Equality & Diversity Committee’s work plan to ensure that it fulfils its Terms of Reference; To attend Equality & Diversity Committee meetings four times a year via videoconference and take part in email discussions as required. The term of membership will be 3 renewable for one further term. Key Working Relationships The Equality & Diversity Committee will be working with all of the RCOG’s committees, commencing with Education and Clinical Quality, in order to implement its action plan, especially relating to its key objective to monitor the College’s implementation of PSED. Key RCOG staff and officers Collaborative working with other colleges who have done similar work, E & D experts, stakeholders including representatives of organisations with an interest in equality and diversity issues, and members of the College’s Women’s Network. Time Commitment and ways of working The Equality and Diversity Committee meets four times a year for two hour meetings on a weekday, predominantly via video conferencing. Members for whom video conferencing is not suitable are welcome to attend in person, at the College in Central London and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. particularly on It is likely that the role will involve some work between meetings, by email specific pieces of work. The RCOG will make every effort to support members of the committee with any specific needs to fulfil their role on the committee effectively. Evaluation of the Role and Succession Planning This role reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the role description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. The role description will be re-evaluated at the end of the term. Please also see the accompanying document Further information for applicants Person Specification
To monitor the work programmes, activities and products of Committees to ensure that they are inclusive to all; To actively encourage females and members of minority ethnic groups and all those with the protected characteristics specified by the Equality Act 2010, to apply for committee membership and other senior roles at the RCOG (e.g. Council Representative); To support the development of a range of activities such as buddying and mentoring schemes which encourage women and under-represented groups of male clinicians to apply for positions at the RCOG (Clinician Members); To contribute to the development and review of the Equality & Diversity Committee’s work plan to ensure that it fulfils its Terms of Reference; To attend Equality & Diversity Committee meetings four times a year via videoconference and take part in email discussions as required. The term of membership will be 3 renewable for one further term. Key Working Relationships The Equality & Diversity Committee will be working with all of the RCOG’s committees, commencing with Education and Clinical Quality, in order to implement its action plan, especially relating to its key objective to monitor the College’s implementation of PSED. Key RCOG staff and officers Collaborative working with other colleges who have done similar work, E & D experts, stakeholders including representatives of organisations with an interest in equality and diversity issues, and members of the College’s Women’s Network. Time Commitment and ways of working The Equality and Diversity Committee meets four times a year for two hour meetings on a weekday, predominantly via video conferencing. Members for whom video conferencing is not suitable are welcome to attend in person, at the College in Central London and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed. It is likely that the role will involve some work between meetings, by email particularly on specific pieces of work. The RCOG will make every effort to support members of the committee with any specific needs to fulfil their role on the committee effectively. Evaluation of the Role and Succession Planning This role reflects the present requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the role description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder. The role description will be re-evaluated at the end of the term. Please also see the accompanying document Further information for applicants Person Specification