JAG Chair

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and stakeholders, invite persons interested to apply for the post of The Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) Chair.

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.

About JAG

JAG is hosted by the RCP and managed by the Accreditation Unit within the Care Quality Improvement Directorate. JAG was established in 1994 in response to the expanding multidisciplinary nature of endoscopy aiming to sustainably improve the quality and safety of endoscopy units in the UK. JAG now works across three main areas: endoscopy training, accreditation of endoscopy services and accreditation of screening endoscopists. JAG also spearheads improvement initiatives to drive up standards of care for patients through its national endoscopy database (NED), research and focus on training.

About the role

Working with the clinical leadership of JAG and the JAG operational team, the chair will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of the aims of JAG and ensuring that these are compatible with the requirements of patients, constituent bodies, endoscopy services, regulators, commissioners and provider boards/executives.

Success in the role will be established through the quality of relationships that the post-holder nurtures with key stakeholders and within the organisation.

The post holder will be expected to provide guidance and expertise to help the delivery of the programme. This will include covering stakeholder engagement, programme development and strategy and development.

Why should you apply for the role of JAG Chair

Are you passionate about improving endoscopy services in the UK and the Republic of Ireland?

Are you dedicated to working collaboratively with the operational delivery team to jointly deliver the aims of the programme?

Have you experience of working at a national level with stakeholders to ensure buy in and support?

Are you an advocate for the JAG programme and all the workstreams?

If you have any or all of these skills, we are looking for an individual with a range of experience who can use their combined talents to provide high level professional leadership to guide its work in support of the delivery of the JAG programme.

Financial aspects

Candidates for this role should be aware that it is the duty of a candidate to obtain advance agreement from his/her employing authority that they will be given adequate time to perform the duties of this role. The RCP will not fund Clinical Excellence Awards at local or national level. Reimbursement will be in line with the RCP Clinical Release Supplement policy. The RCP will not make any additional reimbursements as part of the agreement related to this role. Appointees can claim reimbursement of all eligible expenses incurred in carrying out their roles, in line with RCP policy.

For more information about the role and RCP, please view the role description and candidate brochure attachments at the bottom of this page.

How to apply

Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.

If you would like to learn more about the role and the opportunities presented, please speak informally to Sally Rix, Accreditation Unit Head of Operations at sally.rix@rcp.ac.uk

Closing date: 06 June 2025

Interview date: 11 June 2025. 14:30 - 17:00 

Please note, all interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams

Interviewing panel:

• Dr John Dean, CVP
• Dr Zuzanna Sawicka, Clinical Director for Patient Safety and Clinical Standards
• Sally Rix, Head of Operations Accreditation Unit
• Professor Pradeep Bhandari, Endoscopy Chair, BSG

Start date: 31 December 2025

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.