RCoA Elections and Appointments
Joining the RCoA Council is a unique opportunity to shape the future of anaesthesia. Council members help guide College policy and represent colleagues across all stages of their medical careers.
Election to RCoA Council 2025: Results
Voting for election to the Council of the Royal College of Anaesthetists closed at 12 noon on Wednesday 10 December 2025. The following candidates have been elected, with terms of office commencing in March 2026.
Consultant vacancies (in alphabetical order, six to elect):
- Dr Roger CORDERY, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London
- Dr Giovanna KOSSAKOWSKA, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital
- Dr Magesh JAYABALAN, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Carolyn JOHNSTON, St Georges Hospital, London
- Dr Orla LACEY, Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Felicity PLAAT, Queen Charlotte's & Hammersmith Hospitals, Imperial NHS Trust
Anaesthetist in Training vacancy (one to elect)
- Dr Aayushi GUPTA, University College London Hospital
Full results
The ballot process was managed by Civica Election Services. The full results can be viewed here.
Find out how to get involved
Council comprises:
- 20 consultant members
- 2 SAS members
- 4 AiT members.
Read the role description to learn more about what's involved.
If you have any questions about the process or your eligibility, please contact governance@rcoa.ac.uk - we’re happy to help.
Devolved nations nominations
Self-nominations are now open for positions on the Scottish, Northern Irish, and Welsh Boards of the Royal College of Anaesthetists.
Find out more information and apply by 12 noon on Monday 9 February 2026.
Past Council Elections
Election to RCoA Council 2024: results announced
Voting for election to the Council of the Royal College of Anaesthetists closed at 12 noon on Wednesday 4 December 2024.
The College is pleased to confirm that the following candidates have been elected, with terms of office commencing in March 2025.
Consultant vacancies (in alphabetical order, four to elect):
- Dr Helgi JOHANNSSON, Imperial College Healthcare
- Dr Kirsty MACLENNAN, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
- Dr Emily SIMPSON, Mid and South Essex NHS Trust, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford
- Dr Chris TILL, Blackpool Victoria Hospital
SAS vacancy (one to elect)
The College received one self-nomination for the SAS vacancy and therefore the election for the SAS vacancy was uncontested. We are pleased to confirm that Dr Kirstin May from Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was duly elected.
The ballot process was managed by Civica Election Services. The full results can be viewed here.