The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is looking for a member or fellow with expertise in the prevention and medical management of urolithiasis to participate in a new national net zero research hub led by Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) and the University of Exeter.
The role holder will represent the RCP as an RCP expert representative, contributing to a clinical reference group developing a new guide to decarbonise the urinary tract stones pathway.
They will participate in fortnightly online clinical reference group meetings, review draft guidance on behalf of the RCP and support GIRFT in the development of recommendations for decarbonising urinary tract stone management. They will report regularly on the progress of the clinical reference group to the RCP.
The RCP is a supporting partner of the GIRFT and the University of Exeter net zero research hub. The hub is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).
Who we are looking for
- A physician with an interest in and expert knowledge of the prevention and medical management of urolithiasis to participate in and contribute to fortnightly online meetings, spanning approximately 2 months, starting in early August 2025.
- A collaborative worker with an interest in supporting work to decarbonise healthcare pathways.
- A practising medical doctor who is actively connected with, and credible to, the clinical community. You should hold a licence to practise.
- A member or fellow of the RCP in good standing with the RCP, their employer and the GMC, who is committed to the vision, mission and values of the RCP, and its Code of Conduct.
- The role holder must have the capacity to dedicate an average of 4 hours a month RCP work.
RCP expert representative
The average commitment is anticipated to be 4 hours per month.
The role holder is not remunerated, but the RCP will reimburse reasonable expenses in accordance with RCP policy, such as travel and accommodation for meetings.
Application and deadline
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and a short statement outlining your suitability for the post to policy@rcp.ac.uk by midnight Wednesday 23 July 2025. The RCP Nominations Committee will then review all applications and make a final decision on an appointment. The successful candidate will be selected based on their CV and cover letter alone.
RCP nominated urology expert on the GIRFT net zero research hub - Role descriptionProcess and timeline
- Application deadline: Thursday 24 July 2025
- Successful candidate notified: w/c 4 August 2025
- Start date: Friday 8 August (date of first meeting of clinical reference group)
- Tenure: 2-3 months.
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.