We're looking to appoint up to three lay Council members and one registrant Council member
Join our Council and influence our work, delivering high performing and forward-looking regulation underpinned by strong data, collaboration and compassion.
Council members play a key part in setting strategy and policy for the HCPC and ensuring that public protection is at the heart of everything that we do.
About the HCPC
We are a UK-wide regulator of 15 different health and care professions, including paramedics, radiographers, occupational therapists, and biomedical scientists. Our aim is to protect the public. To do this, we regulate by:
- deciding what it takes to be a member of one of our professions;
- approving education programmes which will produce competent graduates who are safe to treat people;
- keeping an accurate register of people who are legally able to call themselves one of our 15 professions; and
- taking action when a professional isn’t meeting our expectations of safe practice and conduct.
This is complex and requires good governance. The Council is our governing body, our equivalent of a board. It sets our strategic direction and oversees our performance.
About the Council member role
Lay members must not be eligible to be, or have ever been, a registrant with the HCPC.
Registrant members must be HCPC registered at the point of application.
In summary, the role of a Council member is to:
- contribute their knowledge and expertise to Council to ensure robust governance and effective, strategic decision-making;
- contribute to the delivery of the Council’s objectives and strategy;
- ensure that they have a good working knowledge of the HCPC’s role, key processes, and other information that may help them in their role;
- carry out their work for the Council in accordance with the Council’s members’ code of conduct and the HCPC’s values; and
- act as an ambassador for the HCPC, representing the Council to stakeholders.
Council members receive an annual allowance of £13,000, plus travel and subsistence expenses. The time commitment required for this role is approximately 30 days per year.
What are we looking for?
Core competencies for this role are:
- capacity and skill to understand the priorities of HCPC stakeholders;
- ability to contribute to strategic direction;
- ability to explore accountability of self and others;
- demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion;
- ability to listen and communicate effectively; and
- ability to work effectively as part of a team.
How to apply?
To apply, you must complete and return the following:
- Council member application form;
- Conflicts of interest and other material information form; and
- Equal opportunities and diversity monitoring form (optional).
Please submit your application to:
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 25 November 2024.
More information can be found in our applicant information pack below.
