Vacancies for the role of Chair of the Surgical Specialty Boards

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSEd) is pleased to present several exciting opportunities for suitable individuals to chair some of its Surgical Specialty Boards (SSBs).

The following SSBs are recruiting new Chairs to take office:

If you would like to be considered for the role of Chair of the Otolaryngology or Urology SSB, please submit the following:-

• a covering letter outlining what relevant experience/expertise you would bring to the role
• a brief CV
• a supporting letter from your Trust CEO or Medical Director.
• Two completed Referee Declaration Forms (Click here to download).

Applications should be sent to Lindsey Lawson, SSB Secretariat at: committeeadministrator@rcsed.ac.uk. Please specify clearly which SSB you are applying for.

Any informal enquiries regarding these vacancies should be directed to: committeeadministrator@rcsed.ac.uk in the first instance.

Closing date for applications: 17:00 on Friday 22 September 2023

The College’s membership is diverse and we aspire to ensure that this diversity is represented through our internal governance and decision-making structures, whether this be via appointed or elected positions. In all cases, we particularly welcome applications or nominations from suitably qualified individuals from protected characteristic groups that are currently underrepresented on College boards, committees or groups, who may bring different experiences, skills and perspectives to our discussions and decision- making. Reasonable adjustments for disability will be implemented for those who require them.


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