Workforce and supporting the profession roles

Delivering the highest level of support to our membership and the profession is integral to everything we do

On this page you will find information about opportunities to get involved in our work to support our membership and the O&G profession

The RCOG is committed to supporting the O&G workforce at all stages in their careers.

Our membership communities provide a focus for supporting RCOG Fellows, Members and Associates as they progress their careers and as part of the College.

The RCOG Membership Board brings together representatives from the RCOG Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland Executive Committees, the RCOG National Trainee Committee and the Retired Fellows and Members Society Committee to share information and ideas for improving engagement with members across all communities.

You can find out more about our committees here.

Current opportunities are now live, apply by Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Current opportunities

SAS and LED Representatives | SAS and LED Committee

The SAS and LED Committee is responsible for supporting, developing and representing the professional needs and experience of specialty, associate specialist and specialist (SAS) doctors and locally employed (LE) doctors at all stages of their careers and membership experience and meets three times a year typically though not exclusively on a virtual basis. SAS and LE doctors who are UK Fellows/Members/Associates are eligible to apply for this position.

Peer to Peer Supporter

Responsibilities of the Peer to Peer Supporter role include to offer impartial guidance, support and advice to College members seeking peer to peer support, to signpost members to appropriate sources of support and to engage with others to review and manage requests for support received. We welcome applications from RCOG Fellows/Members/Associates, working in a substantive consultant or senior SAS position or retired from one of these roles within the past three years and resident in the UK or Republic of Ireland.

Committee Member | Retired Fellows and Members Society (RFMS) Committee

The Retired Fellows and Members Society Committee is responsible for supporting, developing and representing retired members of the College through contribution to the College strategy and meets three times a year in person/remotely. Current retired Fellows and Members in the UK and Republic of Ireland are eligible to apply for this position.

How volunteers contribute to our work

Our volunteers also provide vital expertise and contribute to supporting the O&G profession by:

Attending AAC panels as assessors for consultant interviews
Helping to review consultant job plans before they go to advert
Representing SAS and LE Doctors on our SAS and LED Committee
Joining working groups to support the production of RCOG Workforce reports

What our volunteers say

"Stimulating"

"Involvement with the College is enjoyable and rewarding. The College's broad national and international perspectives make it a stimulating environment, particularly in bringing junior and senior doctors together"

"Influence"

"I chose to get involved with my College to have some influence in College activities to benefit my region, because I’m proud to be part of the College and because it’s important the College keeps evolving to be the best resource possible for all of us"

"Networking"

"The most rewarding aspect about my role is the networking with inspirational colleagues from around the country and it’s an excellent way to develop non clinical skills and also a great day out when you get to visit the College"

"Wellbeing"

"Volunteering gives you the opportunity to develop personally through sharing your experiences and supports you to maintain your wellbeing by having time to relax among friends who understand the work you do"

Stay informed

"I enjoy meeting people from all over the world who have similar interests as myself. It’s rewarding to work as a team to strive to deliver better health care for women throughout the world. I have had the opportunity to train and support people to have better knowledge and understanding so that they can work in health care and support delivery of excellent care for women"

RCOG Committee volunteer

"The RCOG has been very supportive and I want to be able to contribute back to my colleagues. Volunteering also allows me to network and learn from like-minded people. I had the privilege of serving on two committees, both with exceptional members."

RCOG Committee volunteer