PPG Chair and Vice Chair

Become a champion for patients.The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS England) is seeking a Chair and Vice-Chair for its Patient and Public Group (PPG).What is the Patient and Public Group? (PPG)The Patient and Public Group at the Royal College of Surgeons of England is relaunching in a new format to bring together representatives from patient charities and lay experts to inform College policy, standards, and influencing work. The PPG will provide strategic advice and insight to RCS England on key surgical issues, ensuring that the patient voice is embedded in the College''s work.The PPG''s objectives are: To secure insight and advice from both disease-specific and cross-cutting patient organisations on key surgical issues and topics. To enable the College to respond to concerns raised by the patient representative community about surgical care. To strengthen collaboration with patient organisations to co-develop solutions and influence surgical standards and care. To act as a critical friend to RCS England, offering constructive challenge and support. The candidate we''re looking forCandidates should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in health-related issues and in representing patients'' interests. Commitment and initiative are vital. These positions are specifically for those with a non-clinical background. We encourage applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. The roleThis is a substantial role that is integral to the ..... full job details .....