Responsibilities of the Less than Full Time Advisor include:
- Liaising with the Chair/Co-Chairs of SEAC and Committee members to ensure that they are informed on issues relating to Less than Full Time Training
- To be a point of contact for deaneries, trainees and the GMC
The Specialty Education Advisory Committee is responsible for the content, structure and delivery of the Specialty Training Programme and advises on the eligibility of doctors for the award of the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT). SEAC meets four times a year (three online meetings and one in person meeting).
This appointment is for a three-year term beginning May 2026 and will be appointed by interview.
UK Fellows and Members in a current substantive post at consultant or SAS 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.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Interview date: tbc
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Role description
Less than Full Time Training Advisor
Specialty Education Advisory Committee
Three-year term from May 2026
To liaise with the Chair/Co-Chairs of SEAC and other Committee members to ensure that they are informed on issues relating to Less than Full Time Training (LTFT) and to be a point of contact for deaneries, trainees and the GMC.
- To provide support as required to trainees, Heads of School and Deaneries on LTFT job plans to ensure that trainees have a broad range of educational opportunities
- Attend SEAC meetings to discuss relevant issues relating to LTFT
- Attend RCOG/NHSE Medical Workforce Group meetings
- Liaise with deaneries and Trusts to resolve difficulties and negotiate, where necessary, on behalf of LTFT trainees, who are facing challenges
- Contribute to the LTFT guidance on the College website
- Liaise with GMC on issues relevant to LTFT
- Attend relevant national meetings on LTFT training
- Attend relevant RCOG education/training/careers meetings as requested
- Members of the Specialty Education Advisory Committee
- Heads of Schools
- Deaneries
- Trainees
The nature of the role means that the LTFT Adviser will be required to handle a fluctuating workload. It is up to the candidate to discuss and agree this with their NHS employer.
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.
Person specification
- FRCOG/MRCOG
- Registered with a licence to practice with GMC, in good standing
- Substantive consultant in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS Practice
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
- GMC recognised Educational Supervisor
- Involvement in the Deanery structure
- Management of education at regional level
- An interest and an understanding of the issues relating to working at less than full time
- Ability to communicate with Committee Chairs, Postgraduate Deans, Heads of School and trainees.
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.
Volunteering with the RCOG is a rich and rewarding experience which offers a range of professional and personal benefits:
- Professional recognition
- Build networks and friendships
- Career development
- Make meaningful change
- Wellbeing