Nominations open: election to RCoA Council

Published: 25/09/2023

Self-nominations for election to the Council of The Royal College of Anaesthetists are now open.  

Successful candidates will take up their positions in March 2024 and will provide a hugely important contribution to the busy working life of the College. Full information about the commitment required and the key areas of work carried out by Council members can be found in the role description. All those wishing to be elected are asked to read this document carefully before beginning an application. 
 
Vacancies 

  • 3 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   

  • 2 anaesthetist in training vacancies: to be eligible for this vacancy you must be registered with the College as a Fellow in Training or an Anaesthetist in Training at the time of taking up a Council seat in March 2024 

Please read the eligibility information carefully before beginning your application. Please note that there are no SAS vacancies in this election. 

How to stand for election 
 
Our election will be delivered via our election services provider, Mi-Voice. Visit Mi-Voice to find detailed instructions on how to self-nominate for election. You will be asked to submit a 500-word election statement along with the contact details and college reference numbers of three Fellows who support your application. You will 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 that their completed nominations were received.  Nominations close on 19 October at 12 noon, and the College is unable to accept nominations after that point.  

We have a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion within the College. These principles are embedded into our values and the way we work. We therefore welcome applications from eligible candidates with a variety of perspectives, experiences and backgrounds.  

Election Timetable 

  • 25 September 2023: Nominations open via our election website. 

  • 19 October 2023 at 12 noon: Nominations close. All completed nominations must be received on the online platform by this date.  Any nominations or supporting materials received after this date and time will not be accepted.  

  • 16 November 2023: Ballot emails distributed. Ballots will be sent electronically by electoral services provider Mi-Voice to all eligible voters using the email address members have registered at the College. The ballot process will be managed and verified by Mi-Voice.  

  • 14 December 2023 at 12 noon: Ballot closes. Ballots must be returned to Mi-Voice by 12 noon.  

  • 15 December 2023: Results announced. The election results will be declared via the College website as soon as possible following the ballot count. The results will also be published in the President’s eNewsletter and the Bulletin.  

  • 13 March 2024: New members will be admitted to their first Council meeting.  

Contact Information 
elections@rcoa.ac.uk