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Are you passionate about impactful writing and pre-hospital care? We are looking for a motivated Volunteer Editorial Lead to help guide the rewrite of the Faculty of Pre-Hospital Care Foundation Manual in Immediate Care. This vital manual serves as a cornerstone for pre-hospital care professionals and courses, and your expertise could play a key role in shaping its future. 

About the Role: As the Editorial Lead, you will spearhead the editorial process, working closely with subject matter experts and contributors to refine and enhance the manual. You will ensure the content is accurate, well-organised and engaging for its audience. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the field of pre-hospital care.

What are the criteria for this role?

Any member in good standing who has the time to commit to this role, can feedback and liaise across FPHC and who meets the following criteria:

• Proven experience in editing, writing, or publishing (medical or academic experience is a bonus).
• Strong organisational and project management skills.
• Collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills.

Knowledge of pre-hospital care terminology

What are the Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead the editorial process, ensuring high-quality content and consistency.
• Collaborate with contributors and experts to develop and finalise content.
• Oversee project timelines and ensure goals are met efficiently.
• Ensure content adheres to high standards of grammar, accuracy and clarity.

Act as the key communicator between key stakeholders and the project team.

When do we expect the work to be complete?

We hope to commence the work at the end of June 2025 with a view to completing Q1 2026.

Time Commitment: Although this is a flexible, remote volunteer position, we do need to try and adhere to the completion timelines.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Contribute to an essential resource for pre-hospital care professionals.
• Gain valuable experience in editorial leadership and project management.
• Join a dynamic network of professionals and experts in the field.

Join us in making a difference! If you're ready to contribute your expertise to this important initiative, we’d love to hear from you.

Where and how to apply!

If you are interested in applying then please submit your CV along with a short (500-word) biography, also noting why you think you would be the right candidate for the role, via email to fphc@rcsed.ac.uk 

The closing date for applications is 28 May 2025. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of FPHC Office Bearers and if there should be more than one suitable applicant, they will make a determination as to who will be offered the role.

The Editorial Lead role is voluntary. Reasonable travel, accommodation and subsistence expenses for the FPHC Accreditation Lead attending meetings are supported by the FPHC in line with current College policy.