Registrant Affiliate Member of Council
Share this role
- Employer:
- General Medical Council
- Location:
- National
- Salary:
- £325 per day; time commitment circa three days a month
- Closing Date - Strictly:
- 12 noon, Friday 6 February 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe125242
Description
We are seeking to appoint one registrant and one lay Council affiliate to join our governing Council.
This is a new initiative for the GMC in 2026 and while affiliate Council Members will not be full members of Council, these positions will offer a valuable opportunity for individuals who wish to gain boardroom experience with a UK wide healthcare professional regulator to help develop their skills, bring diversity of thought to our council discussions and contribute meaningfully to our work.
If appointed, you will participate in Council meetings, observe how strategic decisions are made, and contribute to discussions on key issues shaping the future of healthcare regulation. You will also have support and mentoring to help you build confidence and capability in a board setting.
Working across all four countries of the UK, our vision is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator, who supports the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. As health services in the UK continue to face intense pressure, regulation has a pivotal role to play in protecting patients and promoting the wellbeing of the workforce. We have set ambitious commitments to address inequality, embrace diversity, and support inclusion within healthcare, both as a regulator and an employer. Championing this work is a key focus for our Council and you will play a vital part in shaping healthcare in the years ahead.
You will be joining at a landmark moment, as the legislation which underpins our work is changing. From December 2024 we take on the regulation of physician associates and anaesthesia associates, ahead of wider reforms for doctors. Leading this much needed programme of reform will positively affect how we work with our registrants, patients and the public across all our functions. Our Council will play a key role in helping us define the programme that best achieves our strategic ambitions.
Our Council comprises 12 members from across the UK (six lay and six registrant). It sets our strategy, defines our high-level policies and is responsible for making sure that we fulfil our statutory and charitable purposes. We are currently seeking two new Council affiliates who will bring diversity of experience to Council discussions. We are seeking candidates who have some early non-executive experience and are looking to now build on that experience. Candidates should have a demonstrable interest in in healthcare policy and/or regulation and have started to develop the skills required of a non-executive. Applications for both roles are welcomed from across all four countries of the UK.
Active clinical experience in any setting is sought for the registrant role and to be eligible for the registrant role you must hold a current GMC registration and licence to practise (if applicable).
The time commitment for the appointments will average around three days a month and remuneration is £325 per day.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation; one that reflects those we work with and for. We actively encourage those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply to work with us.
For further information including how to apply, please visit www.gmcjobs-leadersuk.org
Closing date: 12 noon Friday 6 February 2026.
The GMC values equality and diversity and is committed to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from bias and unlawful discrimination.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Please be assured that an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750).
To view the job description and person specification, please scroll to the bottom of the page, tick to agree to the privacy policy, then click 'Continue to full details'.
How to apply
This is an online application process. Applications must only be submitted through the GatenbySanderson website. Please take care to apply for the right role, registrant or non-registrant as, once submitted, your application cannot be moved to the other role.
To apply please:
- Submit a CV of maximum 3 pages
- Provide a supporting statement (of no more than 3 pages) setting out why you are interested in this appointment and detailing how you can address the criteria in the Person Specification
- The contact details for two referees who can comment on your ability to do this. Please note: no referees will be contacted before the shortlist and then, only with your prior consent.
- When prompted, please complete the online diversity monitoring form. This will appear on screen as part of the application process.
The GMC is committed to inclusive employment and career development opportunities, and particularly welcome disabled people and people with long term conditions to apply for all roles. The GMC is a Disability Confident employer so offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who provide evidence of meeting the agreed minimum on the essential criteria set out in the person specification. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this when prompted during the online application process.
You must submit your application only through the website at www.gmcjobs-leaders.uk.org by 12:00 noon, Friday 6 February 2026. We regret that late applications will not be accepted.