General Medical Council

General Medical Council Registrant Affiliate Member of Council Remuneration £325 per day; Time commitment circa three days a month Location: National 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, one registrant and one lay, 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 click the apply icon. 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 () and Scotland (SC037750)

General Medical Council Non-Registrant Affiliate Member of Council Remuneration £325 per day; Time commitment circa three days a month Location : National 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, one lay and one registrant, 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. 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 click the apply icon. 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 () and Scotland (SC037750).

Regional Liaison Adviser Are you an experienced facilitator, trainer, or educator with a background in coaching and training adults? If so, you could play a vital role in improving patient care by delivering engaging and impactful training on ethical practice to medical professionals, patient groups, educators, and students. We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can confidently engage diverse audiences both in person and virtually. While experience in the health sector is not essential, we'll provide comprehensive training to ensure you're fully equipped for success in this role. About Us We work with doctors, physician associates, anaesthesia associates, patients, and other stakeholders to promote safe, high-quality patient care across the UK. We set professional standards for our registrants and those who train them, and we support them in meeting these expectations. Where concerns arise-whether about standards or public confidence-we investigate and take appropriate action. The Role This role covers the East of England and involves a mix of in-person and remote work. You'll deliver training in hospitals, medical schools, and other healthcare settings, as well as from home. Key responsibilities include: Delivering workshops, consultations, and group discussions on ethical guidance, revalidation, and professional standards. Engaging with registrants, students, and patients to gather insights that inform our policies, risk management, and service delivery. Promoting supportive working cultures and helping professionals apply ethical principles in everyday practice. About You You'll thrive in this role if you: Are confident working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Have strong facilitation and engagement skills, with the credibility to work with senior stakeholders. Can design and deliver targeted training interventions that drive improvement. Communicate complex information clearly and effectively-even to challenging audiences. Are organised, resilient, and able to maintain confidentiality. East of England - To be eligible to apply for this role, an applicant must live in or within five miles of the region: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Suffolk, Norfolk Please contact us at if you would like to discuss whether you are eligible for this post before submitting an application, or any other questions you might have. How to apply for the role Please provide a CV and complete the 'Reason for Application and meeting the Essential criteria' part of the application form. Details on how to complete this can be found in the attached guidance document. All applications will be assessed against the required skills for the role. We will contact you to confirm whether you have been shortlisted for the next stage of the recruitment process. If you do not provide all the above, we may not be able to progress your application. We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application. Working at the GMC We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with our policy and with business needs. The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent, and free from discrimination. The GMC has committed to the Disability Confident employer scheme and supports the requirements of the Disability Confident interview scheme. If you have a disability and meet the cut-off mark for the essential criteria for this role as outlined in the person specification document, you will be offered an interview. The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales () and Scotland (SC037750).

We are the independent regulator for doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK. We work with these professions, as well as with patients and other stakeholders, to support good, safe, compassionate patient care across the four countries of the UK. Our vision is to be an effective, relevant and compassionate regulator, which 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 element of this role and you will play a vital part in shaping our organisation and our impact on healthcare in the years ahead. Our current Director is retiring after many successful years in the post and we are now seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious and influential senior leader to replace her. This is a significant and important executive leadership position, coming at an exciting and challenging time of change for us, including a pending and demanding period of complex regulatory reform. Reporting to our Chief Executive, you will be part of the GMC's Executive Board, actively contributing to the Directorate's and the organisation's wider operational and strategic success. You will be responsible for a large Directorate and a diverse team of just over 400 people and will provide high-quality professional strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Chair, council members, directors and colleagues and will ensure that the GMC meets its extensive statutory and policy responsibilities in relation to the registration and revalidation process for doctors, PAs and AAs. Candidates must demonstrate substantial experience of working at scale and at a strategic level in a senior leadership/executive role within a challenging and demanding complex regulatory, or similar environment. You will have a proven track record of implementing and delivering significant operational and policy projects within a complex political environment and will demonstrate the ability to drive forward change in order to achieve corporate objectives, a key focus of which for the GMC will be driving forward our response to the regulatory reform agenda. An exceptional strategic thinker, with strong and inclusive leadership skills, you will bring the ability to understand the complex legislative framework in which we work across the four countries of the UK and to make a major contribution to a national regulator. You will demonstrate outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills, be politically astute, with excellent relationship-building and communication skills and the clear ability to engage with our key interest groups, playing an important external facing/ambassadorial role, when required. You will have led, inspired and developed high performing, multidisciplinary teams, encouraging collaboration and empowerment and will role model positive behaviours and challenge negative behaviours in line with the GMC's values. Our organisation is built on fairness and trust - the trust of patients and the medical profession. Underpinned by our core values of Excellence, Fairness, Transparency, Collaboration and Integrity, we provide an inclusive working environment where everyone is valued, and we welcome new perspectives and ideas that you may bring. We have placed equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our corporate strategy, both as a regulator of an increasingly diverse range of registrants and as an employer. We particularly encourage and welcome applications to this role from women, black and minority ethnic candidates and disabled applicants as part of our commitment to address under-representation in our senior leadership. You will benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including 30 days holidays per year, a defined contribution pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of 15%, and hybrid and flexible working. To find out more, please click apply on website. Closing date: 5pm Friday 6 February 2026

Liaison Officer (Investigation and Complaints) (1x permanent, 1x fixed term) About the General Medical Council (GMC) We work with doctors, physician associates (PAs), anaesthesia associates (AAs), those they care for and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors, PAs, AAs and their educators need to meet, and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors, PAs, or AAs may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed. The Role The GMC currently have a permanent post and a 12 month fixed term post available. The Liaison Officer will work as a member of the Liaison Team within the Fitness to Practice (FTP) directorate of the GMC, working to deliver excellent customer service and efficiency in the handling of FTP complaints and concerns. They will do this by: Taking calls and responding in writing to FTP customer complaints and concerns. Organising and facilitating effective meetings with complainants. Understanding and analysing information relating to casework and complaints. Liaison Officers play a leading role in providing support both to doctors and members of the public in raising concerns, whilst subsequently providing further explanation both during our processes and following the closure of their concerns. This is a hybrid role between home working and office working, you'll work 2 days a month in the office, or more if you prefer. We may ask you to attend the office on additional days where necessary, for example for training. We are happy to consider a range of flexible working options. Flexible working requests will be considered in line with the policy. You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description. How to apply for the role If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide a CV and a separate supporting statement, which demonstrates your reason for applying and a summary of how you can meet the essential skills listed in the job description, provide examples where possible. Please note, applications submitted without a CV and supporting statement will be considered incomplete and not shortlisted. We will assess the information you provide against the essential skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process. Details on how to complete this can be found in the attached guidance document. We recognise that generative AI tools may assist you in refining your job application. It is essential to use these tools responsibly to ensure your application remains authentic and reflective of your personal experiences, so please ensure you read our AI guidance before submitting your application. GMC Benefits - Why work for us You'll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including: 30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more A generous employer pension contribution of 15% Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression Flexible working patterns Attractive salary that's reviewed annually Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores Discounted gym membership Private medical insurance Employee assistance programme Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute Bike lockers and shower facilities Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The GMC values diversity and has made a public commitment to processes and procedures that are fair, objective, transparent and free from discrimination. We are committed to the Disability Confident Employer scheme, and candidates with a disability who best meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification will be offered an interview. The GMC is a charity registered in England and Wales () and Scotland (SC037750).