Occupational Therapy News OTnews July 2019 | Page 55

CURRENT RCOT REGIONAL COMMITTEE VACANCIES There are currently vacancies for a variety of core committee roles. Eastern Region – Chair London Region – Secretary, Member Activity Lead Northern and Yorkshire Region – Regional Communications Lead/ Social Media Lead (role share) North West Region – Treasurer, Secretary, Social Media Lead, Member Activity Lead Northern Ireland Region – Vice Chair/UK Regional Forum Lead Scottish Eastern Region – Chair, Treasurer Scottish Northern Region – Regional Communications Lead Scottish Western Region – Vice Chair/UK Regional Forum Lead, Secretary South East Region – Regional Communications Lead, Member Activity Lead South West Region – No current vacancies – co-opted members welcome Trent Region – Treasurer Wales Region – Regional Communications Lead, Member Activity Lead West Midlands – Chair, Treasurer Region committees also welcome up to six co-opted members which may include: Higher Education Representative Higher Education Institution staff including course convenors, lectures and academics Retired Representative Retired or soon to be retired members Associate Representative Associate members including occupational therapy staff and support workers Student Representative Student members can be in any year of study and attend a university located within their Region New Graduate Representative Newly qualified occupational therapists that have graduated within the last year BAOT Unison Steward Representatives An active BAOT Unison Steward. RCOT values all member contributions and joining a region committee is a great way to support your profession and enhance your career. Get in touch if you are interested in supporting your region committee, or just want to find out more. OTnews July 2019 55