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Page 74 | Bulletin 93 | September 2015 Appointment of Fellows to consultant and similar posts The College congratulates the following Fellows on their consultant appointments: Dr R Banerjee Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Dr M F Ehsan Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Dr I Kerslake Royal United Hospitals NHSFT Dr Lake Glasgow Royal Infirmary Dr V Nesbitt Gateshead NHS Foundation Trust Dr H Pathan Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Appointment of Members, Associate Members and Associate Fellows The College congratulates the following, who have now been admitted accordingly: Associate Fellows Dr Teresa Chila Dr Cherilyn Fenech Members Dr Sally Farid Abou Ghazaleh Dr Lynne Elizabeth Prophet Dr Madiha Abbas Affiliate – Physicians’ Assistant Miss Sophie Elizabeth Nuttall Deaths It is with regret that the RCoA records the deaths of those listed below. Please submit obituaries (of no more than 500 words), with a photo if desired, of Fellows, Members or Trainees to: website@rcoa.ac.uk. All obituaries received will be published on the College website (www.rcoa.ac.uk/obituaries). Dr Marianne Evans, Swansea Dr Bruce Foster, England Dr John Hinds, Northern Ireland Dr Derek Hubert Patrick Cope, London Dr Ronak Patel, England Professor Thomas Pasch, Germany Dr Imre Redai, New Jersey, USA CHANGES TO ASSESSMENTS FOR SPECIALTY TRAINEES From 2015, the changes will aim to: ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ Improve and simplify the use of WPBAs, and their effectiveness in training. Give more weight to the judgment of trainers. Strengthen the completion of units of training. Improve e-portfolio forms to reflect these changes. The GMC has recommended similar changes and other Colleges have already changed their approach to assessment. The Revised Assessment Guidance can be found at www.rcoa.ac.uk/training-programme/wpba. The new WPBA forms will be produced for e-Portfolio – please see the website for further details: www.trainingeportfolio.rcoa.ac.uk. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE Patient Information Lead The RCoA is currently looking for a consultant anaesthetist to take part in the updating and development of the Patient Information Leaflets (www.rcoa.ac.uk/patientinfo). What does being the Patient Information Lead member involve? The Patient Information Lead will be the chair of the Patient Information Working Group of the Professional Standards Committee. Working closely with the Lay Committee, they will update the patient information leaflets on a five-yearly basis, respond to ongoing inquiries regarding the leaflets and develop new leaflets as necessary. This editorial position will require strong attention to detail and, most importantly, a passion for providing information to patients regarding different aspects of anaesthesia. How do I get involved? Please submit a short CV, with a brief statement of your strengths suited to the advertised position by 16 October 2015. For further information please contact: psc@rcoa.ac.uk.
Page 75 | Bulletin 93 | September 2015 FRCA Examinerships academic year 2016–2017 The College invites applications for vacancies to the Board of Examiners in the Fellowship of the RCoA, for the academic year 2016–2017. Examiners will be recruited to the Primary examination in the first instance. The number of Examiners required will reflect the number of retirements from the current Board of Examiners. Applicants shall be assessed against a comprehensive Person Specification (PS) which, along with the Job Description (JD) and applications forms for this role can be downloaded from the College website (www.rcoa.ac.uk/node/313). An outline of key essential requirements for the role of FRCA Examiner, are set out below (although applicants must read the PS and JD before applying): a Essential 1 Fellow by Examination, a Fellow ad eundem, or a Fellow by election of the RCoA. 2 In good standing with the RCoA. 3 Holds full registration, without limitation, with the GMC. 4 At least five years’ experience as a consultant/SAS grade. 5 Shall currently be active in clinical practice in the NHS. 6 On 1 September 2015 shall have the expectation of completing at least ten years as an FRCA examiner. 7 Can demonstrate active involvement in the training and assessment of trainees. 8 Within the past five years shall have visited a Primary or Final FRCA examination. 9 Good written and verbal communication skills. 10 Ability to work as part of a team. 11 Documentary evidence of satisfactory completion of Equal Opportunities training in the last three years and willingness to undertake further exam specific E&D training on an annual basis. 12 Able to commit to long-term and active involvement in examiner duties including the ability to devote a minimum of 12 days per academic year to the role. This includes both the delivery and development of the examinations b Desirable 1 Shall demonstrate a special interest(s) directly relevant to the balance of expertise required in the Board of Examiners. Copies of the PS, JD and application form can also be obtained by contacting, the Training and Examinations Directorate (020 7092 1525 or exams@rcoa.ac.uk). The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Monday, 12 October 2015.
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