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The Association of Palliative Medicine and the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK are seeking to appoint a member of the Palliative Medicine SCE Board. The successful applicant will assist the Chair and Medical Secretary in the running of the SCE to ensure that all academic objectives and standards set by the General Medical Council are met; attend annual meetings of the Board to set examination papers; review candidate performance in the most recent diet; assist with the development of the SCE; act on the advice of the MRCP(UK) Management and Policy Board and Examining Boards on policy and academic matters relating to the Examinations; and support MRCP(UK) Central Office on the delivery of the Examinations. For further information, please click here. The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025

The APM Trainees Committee are seeking a new Communications Coordinator to join the committee. This role offers an opportunity to represent trainees nationally and develop management and leadership experience. For further information on the role, please click here. The deadline for applications is Wednesday 2nd July 2025* *Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so the vacancy may close prior to the deadline.

Special Lecturer in Palliative Medicine (University College Dublin) Academic Department of Palliative Medicine/ADPM (Dublin) The ADPM is a collaboration between Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and Our Lady’s Hospice & Care Services (ADPM Annual Report). The Department is led by Prof Andrew Davies, and currently there are seven PhD students, together with research nurse and administrative support. The ADPM is seeking a Registrar/Specialist Register in Palliative Medicine to support the training of undergraduate medical students at University College Dublin, and also undertake a PhD related to one of the Departments research themes (e.g. digital health, circadian rhythms, symptom control, supportive care). The post is salaried (national pay scales), and there is funding to support PhD fees and research expenses. The post is available from the 1^st July 2025. Applicants need to be eligible to join the Irish Medical Register, and must have experience in Palliative Care, and ideally experience in clinical research. For further information about the post please email ADPM@olh.ie

The APM EDI Committee are looking for two new members to join the committee. To view the role and nomination form, please click here. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline for applications is 09:00am Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

The APM EDI Committee are looking for a new Co-Chair to support with leading the committee. For further information and the nomination form, please click here. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline for submissions is 09:00am Wednesday 2nd July 2025.

Elected Council Member Vacancy We are looking to recruit an elected member of the APM Council, following the end of term for one of our members. For further information on what is involved, please click here To apply for the post, please click here to be taken to the nomination form. We welcome applications from members across the Association. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, the vacancy will remain open until the position has been filled.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Secretariat.