Overview The Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (the JAG) wishes to appoint a chair of the National Endoscopy Database (NED) committee. JAG invites application from persons interested in taking up this important role in leading and shaping NED. The JAG is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). The RCP is a patient-centred and clinically led organisation whose core mission is to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our vision is for everyone to have the best possible health and healthcare. The Care Quality Improvement Department supports the RCP’s strategic aim to improve care for patients. It utilises a variety of methods and approaches to drive improvements in activities, influences the quality of clinical practice via ambitious work programmes that are delivered via constituent teams. JAG aims to promote similar change and improvement in all endoscopy services, whilst also providing assurance to patients, managers, referrers, and commissioners about the service provided. The NED chair will work in partnership with the JAG programme manager (based at the Royal College of Physicians) to ensure the successful delivery of NED. Working with the JAG Programme Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of the NED project and leading its governance within JAG. You will oversee developments of NED, work with stakeholders to highlight benefits and maximise opportunities for investment and support of NED. The appointment will be for two years, renewable for a further year by agreement, and will be funded up to £12,000 per annum (up to 1PA), reimbursable to the post-holder’s employer. Application and appointments process Interested parties are welcome to have an informal discussion ahead of application with Prof Matt Rutter, the JAG chair, or Dr Tom Lee, the current NED committee chair. Please contact askjag@rcp.ac.uk to arrange this. Applicants should apply online and submit the following: Letter of application outlining their suitability for the role Short CV (focussed on endoscopy-related achievements and leadership experience) Interviews for short-listed applicants will be held virtually on MS Teams. Wednesday 22 October 2025. Closing date for applications is Wednesday 15 October 2025. Who we are The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. The benefits Buy annual leave Mental health activities and sessions Enhanced pension scheme Health cash plan and employee discounts Our people Dr Mumtaz Patel RCP President "I am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating, improving and influencing health care design and delivery". Anna Johnson Exams Coordinator “As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.” Chiraag Panchal Executive Director of People and Culture "Working at the RCP, my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies". Anna Johnson Exams Coordinator “As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.” Craig Gunderson Internal Communications Manager "The RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyone’s opinion is valued, regardless of their role, and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them". Cameron Carby IT Desktop Support Analyst “Starting as an apprentice, I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities." Documents