Chair | Medical Training Initiative (MTI) Committee

The Medical Training Initiative Committee is responsible for overseeing the educational standards and quality assurance of the MTI Scheme.

The MTI Committee receives applications, monitors progression, retention rates and outcome information relating to MTI trainees to inform the College and wider MTI strategy. The Committee develops and delivers an induction programme, educational resources and support networks for MTI trainees and placement hospitals that best advance MTI training in the UK. The Committee reports to the Specialty Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Education Board and informs the Global Health Board.

Responsibilities of the Chair role include: 

Oversee the educational standards and quality assurance of the MTI scheme
Identify appropriate training placements for MTI trainees to undertake the MTI scheme, ensuring placements meet the accepted standards of training and educational support
Promote and develop the RCOG MTI scheme in line with the philanthropic aims in advancing global health and patient safety standards

MTI Committee meets three times a year remotely.  This appointment is for a three-year term, commencing in May 2026, and will be appointed by interview.  UK Fellows and Members in a current substantive post at consultant level are eligible to apply for this position. 

Please see the role description, person specifications and other information at the bottom of the page. 

How to apply

To apply, please complete the form via the button below, where you will also have to upload a brief CV on one page of A4.

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Should you have any additional enquiries please email committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk.

Application deadline: Wednesday 21 January 2026

Interview date: March 2026

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Role description

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Role title

Chair, Medical Training Initiative (MTI) Committee

Reporting to

SEAC

Duration and dates of appointment

Three years, commencing May 2026

Purpose and description of the role

The Medical Training Initiative Committee is responsible for overseeing the educational standards and quality assurance of the MTI Scheme. The MTI Committee receives applications, monitors progression, retention rates and outcome information relating to MTI trainees to inform the College and wider MTI strategy. The Committee develops and delivers an induction programme, educational resources and support networks for MTI trainees and placement hospitals that best advance MTI training in the UK. The Committee reports to the Specialty Education Advisory Committee (SEAC), Education Board and informs the Global Health Board.

The Chair of the MTI Committee is to provide educational oversight and delivery of the Scheme.

Main responsibilities

Oversee the educational standards and quality assurance of the MTI Scheme and deliverables of the Committee
Chair three virtual meetings a year
Promote the MTI Scheme to NHS hospitals across the four countries of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland and to the global membership, ensuring parity between International Medical Graduates of all nationalities
Identify appropriate training placements for MTI trainees to undertake the MTI scheme, ensuring placements meet the accepted standards of training and educational support
Oversee, review and advise on the MTI eligibility criteria, applications process and short listing / wait listing process for MTI recruitment
Support and work alongside the RCOG MTI Regional Champions to standardise educational standards and support across regions including a centralised Annual Review of Competencies (ARC) process for MTI trainees
Develop and deliver an MTI induction programme, MTI educational resources, MTI Annual meeting with trainees and MTI support networks for MTI trainees and placement hospitals that best advance MTI training
Consult with MTI stakeholders including current and past MTI trainees, placement hospitals and Regional Champions to obtain feedback in order to identify areas where support or improvement is needed to the scheme
With the Committee support, set the agendas and ensure that decisions taken are properly and effectively followed up and completed
Represent the Committee at the SEAC, Education Board and Global Health Board
In conjunction with RCOG staff, contribute to reports on the committee and Scheme’s activities
Recommend and contribute to future Committee appointments

Key working relationships

The MTI Committee and Scheme works with a wide range of UK and international stakeholders including College educational committees, Global Health and MTI trainees.

Volunteer expected benefits

The Chair of the MTI Committee has responsibility to oversee and deliver the prestigious MTI Scheme and has the opportunity to network with a wide range of stakeholders including the College structures.

Time commitment

The MTI Scheme requires regular input and decisions from the Chair to ensure that the educational standards and delivery of the Scheme is achieved.

The Committee meets three times per year, and the Chair will also be expected to represent the Committee at the quarterly SEAC, Education Board and Global Health Board meetings.

There will also be a commitment outside of the meetings to deal with Committee matters.

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.  

Person specification

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Qualifications/training

Essential  

Registered with a licence to practise with the GMC, in good standing 
FRCOG/MRCOG 
Current substantive post at Consultant, SAS or senior locally employed doctor in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS practice  
Evidence of annual appraisal 
Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years 
Recognised Clinical or Educational Supervisor

Desirable 

Quality assurance qualification or evidence of training

Previous experience

Essential 

Knowledge of the MTI Scheme
Experience of taking part in quality assurance processes in education
Experience of and understanding of GMC Regulatory System 
Experience of quality management processes

Desirable 

Experienced external visitor for quality assurance processes (visits, ARCPs) 
Can evidence effecting change through a QA process

Key skills/attributes

Good understanding of the principles of quality assurance and governance 
Excellent knowledge of the MTI Scheme
Able to pay great attention to detail as well as ability to view the bigger picture 
Be aware of current educational developments both in O&G and in postgraduate medical education more generally 
Be aware of the requirements of the GMC in relation to the quality assurance of postgraduate medical education 
Clear demonstration of a commitment to improving women’s health  
Good communicator  
Agreement from host organisation to be released to fulfil role 
Flexibility 
Prepared to respond rapidly to issues as they arise (by email) 
Prepared to undertake work for the Committee, outside of the committee meetings 
Prepared to represent the College at external events 
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CPD information

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CPD information

Information about the RCOG CPD Framework can be found here.

Committee Chair/Member/Course Convenors and Organisers

If within your committee role or work as course convenor or organiser you gain knowledge which enhances patient care or leadership and technical skills (including, for example, giving presentations, teaching sessions or mock examining) credits can be claimed as an ‘Experiential Learning Event’.

CPD users can now freely select and record the number of credits for all their CPD activities. For Experiential Learning Events, a Reflection is required to claim the selected credits. In addition, 1 or 2 credits can be claimed for an action following the learning (1 credit for a simple action, 2 credits for a complex action). To claim credits for an action, the individual needs to demonstrate how they have applied their learning to their practice, the service they provide and/or the potential impact of the learning.

For those who prefer to follow RCOG recommendations, the CPD Framework still provides a suggested number of credits that can be claimed for different CPD activities.

Further information can be found in the RCOG CPD Framework document.