SAS and LED Representatives | SAS and LED Committee

SAS and LE doctor Representatives in the below regions:

• East Midlands 
• Kent, Surrey and Sussex 
• London 
• North West 
• Northern Ireland 
• Scotland 
• Wessex 
• West Midlands 
• Yorkshire and Humber

The SAS and LED Committee 

This appointment is for a three-year term beginning in 2026  

As a SAS and LED Representative you would be responsible for:

• Representing the views of SAS and LE doctors at a regional level 
• Supporting the representation of SAS and LE doctors within RCOG, including liaising with your regional RCOG Council representatives 
• Disseminating information to SAS and LE doctors and encouraging them to engage and provide feedback on matters of importance to SAS and LE doctors 

SAS or LED Representatives are expected to: 

• Lead on regional SAS and LE doctor representation and accurately represent their views at College level 
• Actively canvas SAS and LE doctors, to gain opinion on current practice and professional development issues 
• Act as the voice of SAS and LE Doctors on RCOG committees, working groups etc  
• Promote RCOG membership and engagement within the SAS and LE doctor community 
• Feedback to SAS and LE doctors on issues of relevance to them discussed at the SAS and LED committee and other relevant meetings 

• SAS and LED Committee 
• RCOG Council regional representatives 
• RCOG Committees and groups 
• Vice President for Membership
• Vice President for Workforce 
• Director of Membership 
• Head of Workforce and Professionalism

• Professional recognition 
• Build networks and friendships 
• Career development 
• Making meaningful change 
• Improve your personal wellbeing 

• The SAS and LED Committee meets approximately three times per year, virtual or hybrid
• SAS and LED Representatives will be expected to join at least two meetings per calendar year
• SAS and LED Representatives may be invited to join additional RCOG Committees and groups to represent SAS ad LE doctors, depending on areas of interest and availability  
• Responding via email to individual enquiries from doctors regarding SAS and LED matters 
• Report on latest activities required for each SAS and LED Committee meeting, preferably in writing and verbal 

Travel expenses will be covered if they are incurred in line with the RCOG travel policy. 

• This role reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop the role description will be reviewed and may be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder
• Representatives are expected to hand-over up to date information on issues and projects of importance to SAS and LE Doctors to a successor at the end of the term

Essential  

• Registered with a licence to practise with the GMC, in good standing 
• SAS or LE Doctor in obstetrics and/or gynaecology in UK NHS practice 
• Evidence of equal opportunities and diversity training within previous three years 
• Must be a Fellow, Member or Associate of the RCOG, in good standing (fees paid and up to date) 

Desirable 

• Involvement in SAS and LE Doctor representation 
• Experience in Committee work 

Essential 

• Enthusiasm 
• Commitment 
• Good communication and networking skills 
• Organisational skills 
• Time available to meet demands of role 
• Support of their employing trust/clinical director 

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.

To support, develop and represent 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 in contribution to the College Strategy.

In line with regulations and other governing documents, and legal and regulatory requirements, the SAS and LED Committee has the following responsibilities: 

• To promote understanding about the nature and potential of SAS and LE Doctor posts in our specialty
• To promote a SAS Doctor career as a viable, satisfying and alternative career to a consultant one
• To improve engagement with, and information about and for, these groups of doctors
• To identify issues preventing SAS and LE Doctors reaching their full potential in our Specialty
• To represent SAS and LE doctors across RCOG Boards and Committees
• To represent RCOG SAS and LE Doctors at external meetings when required (e.g. AoMRC, GMC. NHSI etc.)
• To promote RCOG membership and engagement with the SAS and LE doctor community to strengthen their voice and representation within the College

The SAS and LED Committee is flexible and adopts an agile approach to its work. Job sharing arrangements for regional SAS and LED representatives will be promoted and encouraged to increase engagement from the SAS and LED community and maintain continuity of experienced SAS and LED representatives on the Committee. 

The term of each member appointment will be specified at the time of appointment, but if not specified, shall be three years. Extensions to terms will be considered, where appropriate, in line with agreed College processes.  

There is a requirement for all College groups to be inclusive in their approach when seeking broader views across the College and its membership. The SAS and LED Committee must reflect a diverse membership to ensure appropriate representation as outlined in the RCOG Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan. 

• The SAS and LED Committee shall meet at least three times a year
• Virtual meetings are expected to be the default and papers will be assumed read, to encourage more dialogue and discussion
• The notice of each meeting is set up in the meeting schedule with location/time/date agreed in advance
• SAS and LED Representatives may be invited to join additional RCOG Committees and groups to represent SAS ad LE doctors, depending on areas of interest and availability

The SAS and LED Committee shall report to the Membership Board after each meeting on the nature and content of its discussion, recommendations and action to be taken. The SAS and LED Committee Chair shall have a place on RCOG Council and a report on committee activities will be shared with Council for information. 

• The Workforce Coordinator or their nominee shall act as the secretary of the SAS and LED Committee and will ensure that information and papers are received in a timely manner to enable full and proper consideration to be given to the issues
• The secretary shall minute the proceedings and resolutions of all meetings, including the names of those present and in attendance. Actions will be noted
• Draft minutes shall be circulated to all members of the SAS and LED Committee

• RCOG SAS and LED lead (Chair) 
• Vice President for Membership
• Vice President for Workforce 
• SAS and LED Representative, East of England  
• SAS and LED Representative, Kent, Surrey & Sussex  
• SAS and LED Representative, North West  
• SAS and LED Representative, North East  
• SAS and LED Representative, Northern Ireland (Vice-Chair) 
• SAS and LED Representative, Wales (x2) 
• SAS and LED Representative, South West (x2) 
• SAS and LED Representative, Wessex  
• SAS and LED Representative, East Midlands (x2) 
• SAS and LED Representative, Yorkshire & Humber 
• SAS and LED Representative, Thames Valley  
• SAS and LED Representative, Scotland (Vice-Chair) 
• SAS and LED Representative, London 

Attendees 

• Executive Director of Membership and Global  
• Director of Membership  
• Head of Workforce and Professionalism 
• Membership Engagement Manager 
• Workforce Coordinator  

External representatives may be included, where appropriate. These attendees may be co-opted members or may be invited to attend for specific meetings or agenda items as and when appropriate. Relevant RCOG staff may also be invited to present specific, relevant items of work in contributing to the overall purpose of the SAS and LED Committee. There is a standing open invitation to all College Officers and members of the Executive team.  

The SAS and LED Committee will invite expert advice and co-opt members to the group for specific areas of work and establish (and close-down) any relevant sub-groups such as short life working groups, task and finish groups and advisory networks, as and when they need them.