Lay Advisory Group (6 x Voluntary Members)

The Royal College of Emergency Medicine; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK healthcare organization is seeking six voluntary members for its Lay Advisory Group. This role requires residents of the UK, particularly from Scotland and Northern Ireland, with no A&E clinical background. Members will contribute to discussions that shape policy and standards for Emergency Medicine. The position involves approximately 12 days of commitment per year, mostly virtual, with reasonable expenses reimbursed.

Benefits

Reasonable expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of the UK, preferably from Scotland or Northern Ireland.
• No clinical background or conflicts of interest with A&E.

Responsibilities

• Bring patient and public perspectives into College discussions.
• Advocate for patients clearly and constructively in a group setting.
• Help shape policies and standards in Emergency Medicine.

Job description

Overview

Lay Advisory Group (6 x Voluntary Members)
Approximately 12 days per year (mainly virtual meetings)
Voluntary, with reasonable expenses

Are you passionate about ensuring that patient voices are heard at the highest levels of healthcare? The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) is seeking six new voluntary members to join our Lay Advisory Group (LAG).

RCEM is the professional membership body for Emergency Medicine in the UK. With over 15,000 members, we support people working in A&E, set clinical standards, influence policy, and promote research and education to improve patient care. Our mission is to ensure that everyone who needs urgent or emergency care receives safe, high-quality treatment.

Responsibilities

• As part of the Lay Advisory Group, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of Emergency Medicine. You’ll bring the perspective of patients and the public into College discussions, helping to guide policy, set standards, and influence training.
• We want people from all walks of life and all backgrounds who can articulate their views clearly, advocate for patients, and contribute constructively in a group setting.
• We are committed to building a diverse panel that reflects the communities we serve. Diversity of thought and lived experience is essential to ensuring Emergency Medicine meets the needs of all patients.

Requirements

• Applicants must live in the UK. We particularly welcome applications from individuals based in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
• Applicants must not have a clinical background or conflicts of interest relating to A&E.
• The commitment is for approx. 12 days per year (mainly virtual meetings).
• This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with RCEM policy.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter via the application link.

Timeline

Closing date: 29 September 2025. Interviews: October 2025 via Microsoft Teams.