Advertised from 20 April 2026

Role

The Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland) is seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to take on the role of Chair of the Scottish Patient Forum. 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an established online advisory group made up of patient members from across Scotland. The Forum ensures that lived experience and the patient voice continue to inform RCGP Scotland’s work, policy development and strategic direction. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and facilitate three online Patient Forum meetings per year. 
• Represent the forum at: 
  • RCGP Scottish Council meetings (three online meetings and one hybrid meeting per year) 
  • The College’s UK-wide Patient and Carers Participation Group (PCPG) meetings each year (four online meetings per year)

   

• Work with the RCGP Scotland team to guide agenda setting and Forum priorities. 
• Contribute to RCGP policy work, consultation responses, and communications including press and social media where appropriate. 
• Represent patient perspectives at relevant internal and external groups, workshops and events when required.

What We’re Looking For 

We welcome applications from individuals who: 

• Understand or are interested in current health and social care issues in Scotland and have an awareness of key current matters relating to general practice. 
• Have an interest in the work and aims of RCGP Scotland. 
• Ideally bring experience in chairing meetings, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to contributing positively to the Forum’s work.

Why Apply? 

This role offers the chance to champion the patient voice nationally, influence key policy and strategic decisions in general practice, build valuable leadership skills within a respected organisation, and make a meaningful contribution to improving primary care across Scotland. 

RCGP Scotland 

The Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland (RCGP Scotland) is the professional membership organisation for general practitioners in Scotland. We represent approximately 5,000 members in Scotland and our purpose is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice.

Application notes

Please send a completed application to infoscotland@rcgp.org.uk by 9am on Monday 18 May 2026.

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