Professional Conduct Committee lay member

As a Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) lay member, you will review case material for each complaint that falls within the scope of UKCP’s Complaints and Conduct Process (CCP) in advance of meetings. You will attend PCC meetings to discuss and provide your reasoned analysis of each complaint. You will also be invited to review and comment on UKCP policies and guidance as appropriate. 

The Professional Conduct Committee oversees concerns and complaints against registrants by the UKCP CCP.

The role of the Professional Conduct Committee is to have oversight of the decisions made by UKCP professional standards managers in accordance with the CCP and ensure that due process is followed.

The PCC composes of a lay chair and a mix of professional and lay members. We are currently seeking lay members to join our Professional Conduct Committee (PCC). By ‘lay’ we mean not UKCP members or employees and not from a psychological profession.

This role is an unpaid volunteer position. Any reasonable expenses would be in line with the UKCP Expenses Policy.

Expected time commitment

Applicants will be expected to attend the scheduled meetings remotely. One or a maximum of two meetings may take place in person in London.

PCC Meetings 2025:

• 24 April 2025
• 5 June 2025
• 17 July 2025
• 28 August 2025
• 9 October 2025
• 20 November 2025.

About you

Essential:

• have a real passion and desire to enhance the provision of mental health services in the UK
• the ability to analyse large amounts of complex information
• strong attention to detail
• the ability to interpret legal advice and to determine the most appropriate application of UKCP procedures
• experience participating in meetings and group decision-making
• good interpersonal and communication skills
• IT proficient
• an understanding of maintaining confidentiality and Data Protection Regulations
• able to understand and apply the principles of equality and diversity legislation. 

Desirable:

•      experience of tribunal or committee work. 

PCC lay member job description

Closing date: Friday 14 March 2025 at 4pm. 

Interviews: Will be held remotely on Wednesday 26 March 2025. 

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience to hr@ukcp.org.uk by 4pm on 14 March 2025, please include the role you are applying for in the email subject line.