Nominations Open: Election to RCoA Council

Published: 26/09/2022

Nominations for election to the Council of The Royal College of Anaesthetists are now open.  

Visit this link to self-nominate, where full instructions are available.  You’ll be asked to include a 500-word election statement and the contact details and college reference numbers of three Fellows who support your application.  You’ll also be asked to upload a photograph and short CV; both are optional but recommended.  You can begin your application, save it and return to it without losing your work. Please note that the election ballot will list candidates in the order their completed nominations were submitted.  Nominations close on 17 October at 12 noon.   

Successful candidates will take up their positions in March 2023 and will have the opportunity to contribute to the working life of the College. We are keen to achieve a diverse and representative Council and welcome self-nominations from a wide range of eligible candidates. 

Vacancies 
Please read the eligibility information carefully before beginning your application. 

  • 2 Consultant vacancies: to be eligible for this vacancy you must be on the specialist register and a Fellow by Examination or a Fellow Ad Eundem   

  • 1 Trainee vacancy: to be eligible for this vacancy you must be registered with the College as a Fellow in Training at the time of taking up the Council seat in March 2023 
     

Role Description  
The role description for members of Council can be found here. All those wishing to be elected are asked to read this document before beginning your application.  

Election Timetable 

  • 26 September 2022: Nominations opens. The call for self-nominations was publicised on the website and via social media. 

  • 17 October 2022 at 12 noon: Nominations close.   

  • 16 November 2022: Ballot emails distributed. Ballots will be sent electronically by Civica to the email address registered at the College. The ballot process will be independently managed and verified by Civica.  

  • 15 December 2022 at 12 noon: Ballot closes. Ballots must be returned by 12pm.  

  • 16 December 2022: The election results will be declared via the College website as soon as possible following the ballot count and ratification. The results will also be published in the President’s News eNewsletter and the Bulletin.  

  • 8 March 2023: New members will be admitted to their first Council meeting 

Contact Information 
elections@rcoa.ac.uk