Terms of Reference

1. To lead and structure the recertification process for the two specialties of The Royal College of Radiologists, bringing recommendations to Council via the Faculty Boards as appropriate.

2. To ensure that the structures and processes proposed take account of the generic and cross-specialty proposals to be developed by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges with the General Medical Council (GMC), Department of Health and others.

3. To develop key requirements and outline proposals as soon as possible to send to the Academy so as to influence their development of work.

4. To work collaboratively with the various bodies involved across the UK including the Academy, GMC, National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) and equivalents outside England.

5. To ensure that the structures and processes are coherent and integrate with other areas of the College where appropriate, such as Continuing Professional Development (CPD)and service accreditation, and draw on existing tools and resources such as the Faculty revalidation documents, Multi Source Feedback (MSF) and the Radiology – Integrated Training Initiative (R-ITI).

6. To ensure that the proposed structures are fully costed and recommendations as to the resources required are identified.
 
7. To assess the risks and legal implications of the proposed processes and structures.

8. To consider the impact of any changes to the existing functions of the College.

9. To consider the external impact of the changes and the implementation of any necessary communication policies.

Chair

The Chair will be appointed by the President on behalf of Council.

The Chair will be a member of Council, or will be co-opted onto Council if not.

Membership

The membership of the Committee will include the Officers of the College, the CPD Leads, the Chairs of the two Patients’ Liaison Groups (PLGs).

The Committee will have the ability to co-opt other members as necessary.

Operation

The Committee is a Committee of Council and will report to Council.  Proposals will be taken to the Faculty Boards as appropriate.

The Committee should have a review of purpose when deemed appropriate, and, at a minimum, within 3 years of commencement.

The Committee can delegate work streams to sub-groups/Working Groups as necessary.

The Committee will be supported by the Chief Executive and the Policy & Project Support Manager

The quorum shall be not less than 5 members present, including at least one Officer and at least one representative of both the Faculties.

The Committee shall hold a minimum of 3 meetings per year, which should be scheduled with sufficient time for a report to go to Council meetings.

July 2007