Chair

Chair Remote – travel to Liverpool and London The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and stakeholders, invite persons interested to apply for the post of The Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) Chair. The RCP is a patient-centred and clinically led organisation whose core mission is to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our vision is for everyone to have the best possible health and healthcare. About JAG JAG is hosted by the RCP and managed by the Accreditation Unit within the Care Quality Improvement Directorate. JAG was established in 1994 in response to the expanding multidisciplinary nature of endoscopy aiming to sustainably improve the quality and safety of endoscopy units in the UK. JAG now works across three main areas: endoscopy training, accreditation of endoscopy services and accreditation of screening endoscopists. JAG also spearheads improvement initiatives to drive up standards of care for patients through its national endoscopy database (NED), research and focus on training. About the role Working with the clinical leadership of JAG and the JAG operational team, the chair will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the aims of JAG and ensuring that these are compatible with the requirements of patients, constituent bodies, endoscopy services, regulators, commissioners and provider boards/executives. Success in the role will be established through the quality of relationships that the post-holder nurtures with key stakeholders and within the organisation. The post holder will be expected to provide guidance and expertise to help the delivery of the programme. This will include covering stakeholder engagement, programme development and strategy and development. Why should you apply for the role of JAG Chair Are you passionate about improving endoscopy services in the UK and the Republic of Ireland? Are you dedicated to working collaboratively with the operational delivery team to jointly deliver the aims of the programme? Have you experience of working at a national level with stakeholders to ensure buy in and support? Are you an advocate for the JAG programme and all the workstreams? If you have any or all of these skills, we are looking for an individual with a range of experience who can use their combined talents to provide high level professional leadership to guide its work in support of the delivery of the JAG programme. Closing date: 06 June 2025 Interview date: 11 June 2025. 14:30 – 15:00 Start date: 31 December 2025 The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us