The Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) is seeking to recruit active and engaged members who want to contribute to their profession and make a difference. We currently have two opportunities to join the RCOT Council representing Learning and Development and Industrial Relations, and nine opportunities across all four of our country boards.
RCOT boards ensure two-way communication between the Council and the Royal College, whilst members of Council are formally responsible for the governance of the organisation, including financial matters, the management of identified risks and the agreement and monitoring of the organisation's annual work plan.
To be considered, you’ll need to be able to think strategically, be politically aware and committed to best practice. You’ll need to be confident to contribute actively to debate and to inform professional developments. If you think this could be you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Below you will find the positions available, information on how to apply and the application deadlines.
RCOT country boards: Deadline has now closed.
- Two opportunities to join the England Board: Applications would be especially welcome from members working in mental health; social care and primary care, and from South East England, South West England and London.
- Three opportunities to join the Scotland Board: Applications would be especially welcome from members working in acute services, primary care and, with involvement in Community Health Partnership, and from South Scotland, Grampian and the Highlands and Islands.
- Two opportunities to join the Wales Board: Applications would be especially welcome from members working in integrated services - adult, mental health, emergency care; paediatrics and primary care, and from Mid and West Wales.
- Two opportunities to join the Northern Ireland Board: Applications would be especially welcome from members working in children’s and young people’s services, and primary care and from the Western HSC Trust.
Find out more and request an application form.
RCOT Council: Deadline has now closed.
- Interim Council Member, RCOT Board: Learning and Development: The candidate must be working within a higher education establishment providing occupational therapy programmes accredited by the Royal College of Occupational Therapists. As well as becoming a member of Council, this individual will also be required to chair the RCOT Board: Learning and Development. This is a year-long position.
- Interim Council Member, Industrial Relations: The candidate must be a BAOT Professional Member in good standing who is an accredited BAOT steward. As well as being a member of Council, this individual will also be required to sit on the National BAOT Stewards Panel. This is a year-long position.