General Medical Council

Affiliate Council Members

Remuneration £325 per day; Time commitment circa three days a month

Location: National

We are seeking to appoint one registrant and one lay Council affiliate to join our governing Council. 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 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 visit: www.gmcjobs-leadersuk.org 

Closing date: 12 noon Friday 6 February 2026. We regret that late applications will not be accepted.