We are currently seeking committed and passionate volunteers to join the Office of PAs at CMAPs in 12-month interim roles, with the opportunity for election to permanent roles thereafter.
This is an exciting time within CMAPs and the PA profession, as we work actively to shape and mould the future of the field, advancing new initiatives and policies that support and empower PAs.
This is your chance to represent the interests of PAs and MAPs within a respected organisation, build your leadership skills, and make a real impact on healthcare.
Nomination Deadline: 5pm 12th October 2026
Open Leadership Positions
President – Office of PAs (PA applicants only)
The President provides visionary leadership for the Office of PAs, representing the profession nationally and guiding strategic direction.
Key responsibilities include:
- Chairing meetings and leading the Office’s strategic agenda
- Representing PAs at national forums, stakeholder events, and policy discussions
- Advocating for the profession and influencing healthcare policy
- Supporting collaboration across specialties and sectors
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusive leadership
Essential attributes:
- Proven leadership and advocacy experience
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Strategic vision and ability to inspire others
- Commitment to professional development and equity
- Chairing meetings and leading the Office’s strategic agenda
- Representing PAs at national forums, stakeholder events, and policy discussions
- Advocating for the profession and influencing healthcare policy
- Supporting collaboration across specialties and sectors
- Ensuring transparency, accountability, and inclusive leadership
Primary Care Representatives (1 position) (PA applicants only)
The Primary Care Representatives champion the interests of PAs working in primary care, contributing to policy and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Representing primary care perspectives in Office of PA discussions
- Supporting initiatives to advance primary care practice
- Engaging with members in primary care settings
- Promoting collaboration across sectors
Essential attributes:
- At least 2 years experience working in primary care
- Understanding of primary care challenges and opportunities
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Commitment to integrated care and innovation
Secondary Care Representatives (1 position) (PA applicants only)
The Secondary Care Representatives champion the interests of PAs working in primary care, contributing to policy and professional development.
Key responsibilities include:
- Representing secondary care perspectives in Office of PA discussions
- Supporting initiatives to advance primary care practice
- Engaging with members in primary care settings
- Promoting collaboration across sectors
Essential attributes:
- At least 2 years experience in secondary care settings
- Knowledge of hospital systems and clinical governance
- Strong advocacy and communication skills
- Commitment to quality improvement and collaboration
Patient & Carer Representative Liaison (PA) (PA applicants only)
The Liaison supports meaningful engagement with patient and carer representatives, ensuring their voices inform CMAPs’ work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Facilitating communication between CMAPs and patient/carer reps
- Supporting inclusive and accessible engagement practices
- Advising on patient-centred care and advocacy
- Promoting co-production in policy and service design
- Ensuring feedback loops and transparency
Essential attributes:
- Experience in patient engagement or advocacy
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills
- Commitment to inclusion and co-production
- Understanding of patient/carer perspectives in healthcare
Open Education Committee Positions
Education Committee Chair - Elected
The Education Committee Chair provides strategic leadership for the Education Committee, ensuring the delivery of its educational priorities and representing the committee within the wider Office of PAs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership and direction for the Education Committee
- Chairing monthly Education Committee meetings and ensuring effective follow-up of agreed actions
- Attending fortnightly Office of PAs meetings and representing the Education Committee’s work and priorities
- Developing and progressing the Committee’s annual education strategy and workplan
- Identifying and responding to the educational needs of PAs and supporting the development of relevant educational opportunities
- Leading collaboration with colleagues, educators, professional bodies, universities, and other relevant stakeholders
- Delegating responsibilities appropriately and supporting the development of Committee members
- Ensuring effective communication between the Education Committee and the wider Office of PAs
- Monitoring progress against agreed objectives and reporting achievements, challenges, and recommendations
- Promoting inclusive, accessible, and equitable approaches to education and professional development
- Committing a minimum of 4 hours per week to the role, recognising that additional time may be required around key projects or events
Essential attributes:
- Proven leadership and/or committee experience
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills
- Strategic vision and the ability to translate ideas into achievable actions
- Ability to chair meetings effectively and facilitate constructive discussion
- Ability to collaborate and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Commitment to the education, development, and progression of the PA profession
- Ability to delegate, support, and motivate others
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in education
- Ability to represent the Education Committee confidently within the wider Office of PAs
- Reliable, proactive, and able to commit at least 4 hours per week
Education Committee Vice Chair - Elected
The Education Committee Vice Chair supports the Chair in providing effective leadership of the Education Committee and plays an active role in progressing the Committee’s educational priorities and projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the Chair in providing strategic leadership and direction for the Education Committee
- Supporting the planning and delivery of the Committee’s annual education strategy and workplan
- Deputising for the Chair when required, including chairing meetings in their absence
- Supporting the Chair with the coordination and delivery of Committee projects and initiatives
- Working collaboratively with Committee members to progress agreed actions and objectives
- Supporting effective communication across the Committee and with relevant stakeholders
- Contributing to the development of educational opportunities and resources for PAs
- Supporting engagement with educators, universities, professional organisations, and other stakeholders
- Assisting with monitoring progress against the Committee’s objectives and reporting to the Chair
- Helping to ensure continuity and effective leadership within the Committee
- Attending monthly Education Committee meetings
- Working closely with the Chair between meetings to provide practical and strategic support
- A regular commitment of at least 4 hours per week is expected, with additional time where required for specific projects or initiatives
Essential attributes:
- Demonstrable leadership, teamwork, or committee experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to support and constructively challenge the Chair when appropriate
- Organised, reliable, and able to manage competing priorities
- Ability to deputise effectively and chair meetings when required
- Collaborative approach with the ability to engage and motivate others
- Interest in and commitment to education and professional development
- Ability to contribute to strategic planning and project delivery
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Willingness to take initiative and support the wider Committee
- Ability to commit at least 4 hours per week
Education Committee Member - Appointed
Education Committee Members contribute to the development and delivery of the Committee’s educational priorities, bringing their experience, ideas, and expertise to support the PA profession.
Key responsibilities include:
- Contributing actively to the Education Committee’s strategic priorities and annual workplan
- Attending and participating in monthly Education Committee meetings
- Taking responsibility for agreed actions, projects, or areas of work
- Contributing ideas and perspectives to the development of educational initiatives and opportunities
- Supporting the delivery of Committee projects and activities
- Sharing relevant knowledge, experience, and best practice with other Committee members
- Engaging with relevant stakeholders and supporting collaboration where appropriate
- Contributing to discussions around the current and future educational needs of PAs
- Supporting the Chair and Vice Chair in achieving the Committee’s objectives
- Providing feedback and constructive challenge to help ensure the Committee remains effective and responsive
- Promoting inclusive, accessible, and equitable educational opportunities
- Maintaining effective communication with other Committee members between meetings
- Committing a minimum of 4 hours per week to Committee activity, including meetings, project work, and agreed actions
Essential attributes:
- Genuine interest in education and professional development
- Commitment to supporting the development of the PA profession
- Willingness to contribute actively to discussions and Committee activities
- Good communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Reliable and able to follow through on agreed actions
- Willingness to take responsibility for specific projects or areas of work
- Ability to bring new ideas, perspectives, and constructive challenge
- Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
- Proactive approach and willingness to support colleagues
- Ability to commit at least 4 hours per week
Open Roles for Appointment via Interview
Officer for Education and Research – Office of PAs (PA applicants only)
The Officer for Education and Research leads the Office of PAs’ work on education, training, and research, helping to strengthen the evidence base and support the development of the profession.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the Office’s education and research agenda
- Promoting high-quality PA education, training, and continuing professional development
- Supporting research initiatives and encouraging evidence-based practice
- Building links with universities, educators, researchers, and professional bodies
- Identifying learning needs and opportunities to improve PA practice
- Ensuring education and research activity is inclusive, transparent, and accessible
Essential attributes:
- Experience in PA education, research, or professional development
- Strong communication, organisation, and collaborative working skills
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and high educational standards
- Ability to engage and inspire colleagues across different settings
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and the ongoing development of the PA profession
Secretary – Office of PAs (PA applicants only)
The Secretary plays a central role in supporting the effective governance, administration, and communication of the CMAPs. The postholder will help ensure that the organisation operates efficiently, transparently, and in accordance with its constitution and governance processes.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing Committee meeting schedules, agendas, and minutes
- Maintaining accurate organisational records and key governance documents
- Supporting communication between Committee members, working groups, and the wider membership
- Ensuring actions arising from meetings are recorded, monitored, and progressed
- Supporting elections, consultations, and other governance processes
- Working closely with CMAPs officers to ensure efficient administration and organisational continuity
Essential attributes:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take accurate minutes and maintain confidential records
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to manage competing priorities
Election Process
1. Eligibility
- Only CMAPs members in good standing are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must be in good standing with the General Medical Council (GMC), where applicable.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two years’ post-qualification experience as a Medical Associate Professional (MAP).
- Applicants must be able to commit to a two-year term of office and be willing to work outside normal working hours.
- Candidates may apply for only one position.
- Eligibility criteria for each role, including whether the role is open to Physician Associates (PAs) or Anaesthesia Associates (AAs), will be clearly stated in the college communications.
2. Expression of Interest
Those wishing to stand for election must submit an expression of interest to the recruitment email (recruitment@cmaps.org.uk) within the advertised timeframe. Following this, candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions about the process before receiving a nomination form.
3. Nomination Form
Candidates must complete the nomination form in full, providing:
- Full name and the position being applied for
- Confirmation of CMAPs membership and good standing with CMAPs and GMC (if applicable)
- Confirmation of GMC registration (if applicable)
- A professional photograph
- A 350-word leadership statement (maximum)
- A declaration of any potential conflicts of interest
- A brief professional background summary
4. Conflicts of Interest
If any potential conflicts of interest are declared, these will be reviewed by the CMAPs Council within five working days. Written feedback will be provided to the candidate, including whether they remain eligible for nomination or any actions required to maintain eligibility.
5. Endorsement
Each candidate must obtain an endorsement from one other CMAPs member. Members may endorse more than one candidate. Endorsements must be submitted directly to the recruitment email by the published deadline (10th November 2025). Self-endorsement is not permitted.
6. Submission and Verification
By the close of nominations (12th October 2026), all of the following must have been received for a candidate to be considered eligible:
- Expression of interest (via recruitment email)
- Completed nomination form
- Endorsement from another CMAPs member
7. Election Administration
Ross Raymond-Jones, a CMAPs Co-Registrar, will be responsible for overseeing fairness and compliance of the election process.
Once all submissions are verified, eligible candidates’ information, including their name, photograph, leadership statement, and position applied for, will be forwarded to Civica Election Services, who will formally manage and oversee the election process.
8. Voting
Voting will take place online and will be administered by Civica Election Services. Eligible CMAPs members will receive a secure electronic ballot via email. Members experiencing issues accessing or submitting the ballot should contact the recruitment email (recruitment@cmaps.org.uk). If voting process and or/platform changes (pending approvals) all members will be communicated with prior to the start of voting.
9. Timeline
- Nominations open: 23 September 2026
- Nominations close: 12 October 2026 at 5.00 pm
- Election period open: To be confirmed (likely late October 2026)
- Results announced: Within two weeks of the close of voting
10. Outcome and Results
All votes will be counted and verified. The results will be communicated to all CMAPs members via email and published to CMAPs members via email.
If a position is uncontested, the sole eligible candidate will be elected unopposed.
11. Candidate Conduct and Campaigning
Candidates are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner throughout the election period. Candidates may communicate their intentions to put themselves forward for these leadership roles via social media; however, actively advertising their candidacy in any form is not permitted. Campaigning that misrepresents CMAPs or other candidates will not be permitted.
12. Withdrawal Procedure
Candidates may withdraw their nomination by submitting written notice to the recruitment email (recruitment@cmaps.org.uk) before the close of nominations.
13. Data Protection
All candidate information will be held securely and used solely for the purpose of administering the election in accordance with data protection regulations.
14. Appeals and Complaints
Any appeals or complaints relating to the election process should be submitted in writing to the board@cmaps.org.uk.
Why Volunteer with CMAPs?
- Shape the Future of Healthcare: As a representative, you’ll play a vital role in influencing healthcare policies that impact PAs and MAPs across the country. This is a unique opportunity to be the voice of PAs in both primary and secondary care, advocating for their needs and ensuring their professional contributions are recognised.
- Accelerate Your Professional Growth: Gain invaluable leadership experience in a supportive, high-impact environment. Develop strategic insights, expand your healthcare network, and enhance your professional profile by working alongside leading voices in the field.
- Make a Lasting Impact: Join a movement dedicated to elevating the Physician Associate profession and advancing patient care across the UK. Your contributions will directly support the professional growth of PAs, contribute to improved patient outcomes, and drive positive change in healthcare.
