Responsibilities of the role of a committee member (Urogynaecology) include:
- Monitoring criteria and procedures for subspecialty training appointments in urogynaecology
- Reviewing subspecialty training centre approvals for urogynaecology centres
- Providing speciality specific insight into curriculum reviews and assessment procedures.
- Ensuring curricula and training requirements are appropriate for the Subspecialty Training Programme.
The Subspecialty Training Committee is responsible for the development of subspecialisation in the four subspecialties (Reproductive Medicine, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Gynaecological Oncology and Urogynaecology) and meets three times a year, with one meeting in person at the RCOG Union Street offices.
This appointment is for a two-year term beginning in May 2026 and will be appointed by application.
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 and completed task document with the supporting questions.
Should you have any additional enquiries please email committee.vacancies@rcog.org.uk.
Application deadline: Wednesday 21 January 2026
Interview date: tbc
Task information
Please complete the below ‘SSTC Committee Member (Urogynaecology) - Supporting Questions’ document and upload it when completing the application form.
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Role description
Member, Subspecialty Committee (Urogynaecology)
Chair of the Subspecialty Training Committee (SSTC)
This appointment will begin from May 2026 for a duration of two years.
The Subspecialty Committee is responsible for the development of subspecialisation in the four subspecialties (Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Urogynaecology). This includes monitoring the criteria and procedures for approval of subspecialty trainees, training centres and training programmes and for subspecialist accreditation on completion of training. The Committee provides feedback to subspecialty training programme supervisors, subspecialty trainees and Heads of Schools on progress of trainees based on information submitted in the assessors’ report following the centralised subspecialty assessments.
The Committee is also responsible to ensure that the curricula, requirements for training and the various application and assessment forms are updated appropriately. The Committee reports to the Specialty Education Advisory Committee and consists of two subspecialists from each subspecialty field, a Heads of School’s representative and a Subspecialty Trainees’ representative.
- Review registration documents for urogynaecology trainee appointments, providing feedback and decisions within a set deadline.
- Working with your fellow subspecialty representative, lead on urogynaecology subspecialty training centre reviews, ensuring centres are appropriate and can adhere to the subspecialty curriculum.
- Bring specific expertise and insight from the urogynaecology specialty, ensuring the committee is aware of pertinent specialty related updates, actions and developments.
- Take part in all decision-making related to the work of the Committee.
- Engage in committee discussions to ensure Subspecialty Training procedures, guidelines and curriculums are fit for purpose and representative of women's health needs.
- Be the link between Subspecialty Committee and the relevant Specialist Society, escalating to the committee and the specialist society as required.
- Lead on dedicated activities pertaining to the Urogynaecology subspecialty when the need arises, as requested by the Chair.
- Attend Subspecialty Committee meetings on a regular basis and engage in bi-annual Subspecialty Training Programme Assessments as a panel member.
As a Subspecialty Training Committee member, you will be expected to work closely with the RCOG Specialty Education Manager and the Chair of the committee.
More widely, the Subspecialty Committee will work with the Specialty Education Advisory Committee, the Special Interest Training Committee, the Curriculum Committee and Heads of Schools.
Acting as a committee member with a focus in Urogynaecology is a busy yet rewarding role. Frequent communication via email with the Specialty Education Manager should be expected, with up to four trainee registration approvals per month, alongside frequent reviews of training centre documents. Applicants should therefore expect to dedicate two to three days per month to this role.
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 and subspecialty accredited in urogynaecology
- Evidence of annual appraisal
- Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years
- Recognised Clinical or Educational Supervisor
- Experience within the specialty of Reproductive Medicine
- Current/previous experience as Subspecialty Training Programme Supervisor or Deputy
- Extensive educational experience within O&G/subspecialty
- Understanding of specialty education
- Active engagement in urogynaecology and awareness of curriculum
- Keen attention to detail and ability to apply requirements of subspecialty training criteria to make decisions pertaining to trainee and training centre approvals
- Strong communication skills
- Good knowledge of UK postgraduate medical education environment and policies
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’.
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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.
Terms of reference
The Subspecialty Committee is responsible for the development of subspecialisation in the four subspecialties (Gynaecological Oncology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Reproductive Medicine and Urogynaecology). This includes monitoring the criteria and procedures for approval of subspecialty trainees, training centres and training programmes and for subspecialist accreditation on completion of training. The Committee provides feedback to subspecialty training programme supervisors, subspecialty trainees and Heads of Schools on progress of trainees based on information submitted in the assessors’ report following the centralised subspecialty assessments. The Committee is also responsible to ensure that the curricula, requirements for training and the various application and assessment forms are updated appropriately. The Committee reports to the Specialty Education Advisory Committee and consists of two subspecialists from each subspecialty field, a Heads of School’s representative and a Subspecialty Trainees’ representative.
To advise and keep under review:
- The development of subspecialisation in the four fields of Gynaecological Oncology, Reproductive Medicine, Maternal and Fetal Medicine and Urogynaecology including requirements and regulations for subspecialist training and accreditation
- The criteria and procedures for approval of subspecialty trainees, training programmes, and for subspecialist accreditation on completion of training.
The Subspecialty Training Committee shall comprise:
Voting members:
- Chair of the Subspecialty Committee
- Vice Chair of the Subspecialty Committee
- Gynaecological Oncology (GO) Representative appointed by the College
- Representative from the British Gynaecological Cancer Society (BGCS)
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine (MFM) Representative appointed by the College
- Representative from the British Maternal and Fetal Medicine Society (BMFMS)
- Reproductive Medicine (RM) Representative appointed by the College
- Representative from the British Fertility Society (BFS)
- Urogynaecology Representative appointed by the College
- Representative from the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG)
- Gynaecological Oncology Trainees’ Representative
- Maternal and Fetal Medicine (RM) Trainees’ Representative
- Reproductive Medicine (RM) Trainees’ Representative
- Urogynaecology (UG) Trainees’ Representative
Non-voting members:
- Vice President of Education
- Heads of School Representative
- Director of Education
- Head of Specialty Education and Training
- The Committee shall meet three times each year, two are held virtually, with one meeting face-to-face.
- Commitment to support a minimum of 1 Subspecialty Assessment cycle per year
The committee reports to SEAC and informs Executive Directors and Officers of key Subspecialty developments and updates.
Additionally, the committee will work in collaboration with the Special Interest Training Committee (SITC) and the Curriculum Committee on cross-committee activities and initiatives.
The Subspecialty Training Committee (SSTC) will be supported by the Specialty Education Manager.
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