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RCVS seeks Statutory Membership examiners
Applications are now open for Statutory Membership examiners.
Recruitment process started for additional examiners.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched its recruitment process for additional RCVS Statutory Membership examiners.

Enabling overseas veterinary surgeons to obtain the right to practise in the UK when they do not have a qualification recognised by the RCVS, the Statutory Membership Examinations ensure that the veterinary surgeon has the required skills to join the Register.

Examiners are being sought in the equine, companion animal, production animal and veterinary public health areas, and those wishing to apply will need to be experienced in their area of practice, alongside being in good standing with the RCVS.

The role involves observing and assessing the performance of candidates taking the practical component of the examination – the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).

Essential knowledge required for the role includes familiarity with Day One Competencies, the ability to judge performance against determined assessment criteria consistently, understanding of the importance of avoiding unconscious bias and good communication skills.

Examiners will be required to attend a training course, undertaken annually, and will be paid a daily rate of £372 inc. VAT per day. Travel and subsistence expenses will also be covered.

There are also opportunities to join the Statutory Exam Board, which will allow examiners to contribute more widely to the examination.

Further information on the RCVS Statutory Membership Examination can be found here, and questions on the role can be directed to Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS Director of Education on l.prescott-clements@rcvs.org.uk

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FIVP announces third series of Practice Matters

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 The Federation of Independent Veterinary practices (FIVP) has announced a third season of its podcast, Practice Matters.

Hosted by Ian Wolstenholme, series three will focus on the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation, including a discussion about some of the expected impacts on independent veterinary colleagues.

Episode one launches on 13th January with guests Drs David Reader and Scott Summers, who will draw on their research into the CMA investigation and provide insights into themes such as transparency, pricing and consumer trust.

Ian Wolstenholme said: "In its third series, we will try and hone in on what the changes will mean in reality for independent practices with advice and guidance on implementation and delivery, drawing on the experience of our own team and other experts in the profession. Hope you can join us soon!" 

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Forming part of a wider, collaborative initiative, the results will help identify the types of data available so that challenges with data collection can be better understood and addressed.

Anyone working in the UK farming sector, including vets and farmers,is encouraged to complete the survey, which is available at app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk