Severn Faculty

We support over 1,700 members, Fellows, Associates and Associates in Training across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Bath and North-East Somerset and part of Wiltshire region. We provide local networking and education support to GPs and their peers in the area.

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We rely on members to play an active role locally, promoting the College aims and objectives. It is essential to raise and maintain awareness of demographic issues and needs of GPs and patients alike, and develop initiatives to support these. If you would like to find out more about becoming involved with the faculty we would be delighted to hear from you.

06 September 2024

Telephone consulting and triage skills

This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when practiced effectively. This day will give you tools and techniques to best handle remote telephone consultations.

10 September 2024

A trainer’s guide to the SCA: an introduction

Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.

11 September 2024

The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course

This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.

11 September 2024

Severn Paddleboarding event

Paddleboarding is currently the fastest growing sport in the world today - and once you've tried it for yourself you'll see why. Severn Faculty have organised a chance to try paddleboarding for yourself. This is open to members with the ability to swim in open water with a life jacket and will take place at the West Country Water Park. A group of up to 10 individuals with varying levels of experience are invited to join us at the West Country Water Park in Bristol. This event is free for RCGP Members and costs £25 for non-members.

Next board meeting and annual general meeting

Board meetings are scheduled to be held on: 

  • Tuesday 17 September 2024 (please book your place via this link)
  • Tuesday 19 November 2024
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025
  • Wednesday 11 June 2025
  • Tuesday 16 September 2025
  • Tuesday 18 November 2025

Annual general meeting

The date for the 2024 AGM has been set for Wednesday 23 October 2024 and this will be an in-person event at Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel, Winterbourne, Bristol. Please book your place via this link.

Bristol medical-chirurgical society

The Bristol Medical-Chirurgical Society aims to promote the exchange of views between health professionals through education and dialogue. Members consist of doctors and dentists, GPs and Secondary Care Specialists, medical students and retired Professors. For more information or contact the Society Administrator, Sam Walker: admin@bristolmedchi.co.uk.

Faculty annual social events

Severn Faculty RCGP Gala Dinner & Dance 2024

27 September 2024, Bristol Marriot Royal Hotel, Bristol, 7pm to midnight

Join us at our annual Faculty gala dinner and dance with guest speaker Professor Lucy Easthope. This social evening will include a welcome drink and a three-course meal followed by the talk and dancing. Bring a guest or colleagues to network and socialise in a lovely venue. Free to members with refundable deposit.

Book your tickets via this link

Fellowship

July 2024

Fellowship is an honour and a mark of achievement recognising a significant contribution to health and welfare of the community, science or practice of medicine, and/or aims of RCGP, or any organisation which benefits general practice. Full details of applying for fellowship can be found at RCGP fellowship. If you are unsure about any part of fellowship or want to know more about the process contact the Severn Faculty for more information.

The faculty actively encourages its members of 5 years plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for Fellowship. We have a Faculty Fellowship Committee (FFC) within the faculty, coordinated by the Fellowship lead, Professor Martyn Hewett. The FFC can offer advice and support through the Severn Faculty office.

Awards and prizes

Severn Faculty RCGP bursaries

Each year we offer Severn Faculty conference bursaries for attendance to the RCGP Primary Annual Conference. These bursaries are for applications from all GPs, AiTs, Foundation Doctors and student members in the Severn faculty area. We will advertise when the bursaries are open for applications and details will be shared via our Faculty Fortnightly email and via our Facebook page. This year the bursaries were awarded via a Bursary Ticket Prize Draw method. See below for Prize draw details.

Annually RCGP Severn Faculty offer funding for two Elective Bursaries of £250. The Bursaries aim to encourage and support Final Year students at the University of Bristol to undertake an Elective in primary care.

To be eligible for these Bursaries, the Elective should have a strong emphasis on primary care and community-based healthcare provision, though this may include a variety of activities and/ or settings. Examples may include (but are not limited to) improving access to health care, working with minority or ‘hard to reach’ groups (for example migrant populations, people who misuse drugs), health promotion and illness prevention, as well as working in Primary Care centres in any country.

These bursaries are advertised via the GPSoc and on social media when they are open for applications.

Prize draw - RCGP Annual Conference ticket

Severn Faculty award ticket bursaries to attend the RCGP Annual Conference each year. The winners have been invited to share their experiences with other Faculty members by attending the Severn Faculty AGM on Wednesday 23 October 2024 at Mercure Bristol North The Grange, Winterbourne, Bristol. Book your place via this link

Meet your faculty

Faculty Officers

  • Dr Steve Holmes - Chair, Deputy Council Representative, Severn Deanery Representative & FFC
  • Dr Pam Curtis - Vice Chair, Education Lead, South Glos. Representative
  • Dr Holly Hardy - Honorary Secretary
  • Dr Jennie Cox - Honorary Treasurer
  • Professor Martyn Hewett – Provost & Faculty Fellowship Lead
  • Dr Jill Wilson - Council Representative & Late Career & Retired Members Lead & FFC

Faculty Board members

  • Dr Liz Alden - Swindon Representative
  • Dr Rabab Ali - AiT Rep, ST3
  • Dr Eve Barnes - Foundation Doctor Rep F2 & Assistant Comms Lead
  • Dr Jenny Doughty - Climate Champion & Sustainability Lead (joint) (on maternity leave)
  • Dr Sahar Fatima - EDI Champion (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) (joint) & Junior International Rep & Gloucestershire Rep
  • Dr Ruth Friedlander - Foundation Doctor Rep F3
  • Dr Sam Gillett - Wellbeing Representative 
  • Dr Shital Godbole - EDI Champion (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) (joint
  • Dr Daniela Hall - Wellbeing Lead
  • Dr Alison Hutchings – Established GP Lead
  • Samira Limbada – Nurse Representative (joint)
  • Dr Daniel Ogidigben - Editor/Comms Lead
  • Dr Patronella O’Neill – First5 Lead (joint) 
  • Hannah Potvliege - Student Representative
  • Dr Graham Rawlinson - FFC
  • Dr Niamh Roberts - Foundation Doctor Rep F1
  • Dr Lucinda Ryan - Climate Champion & Sustainability Lead (joint)
  • Dr Jocelyn Selwyn-Gotha- First5 Lead (joint) 
  • Dr Lindsay Smith - FFC
  • Marieke Strange – Nurse Representative (joint)
  • Dr Xavin Taylor - AiT Rep, ST2
  • Dr Simon Thornton - University Representative & Bristol Representative
  • Dr Will Wallage - Education Lead & AKT Course Tutor

Vacancies

  • Vacancy - Bath & North East Somerset (BANES) Representative
  • Vacancy - Lay Representative
  • Vacancy - Senior International Representative
  • Vacancy - Somerset Representative
10 core roles for Faculties (approved by Council November 2013)

Contact us

RCGP Severn Faculty
c/o UWE Glenside Campus
Rooms 2H001/2
Blackberry Hill
Bristol
BS16 1DD

Telephone: 0203 188 7714
Email: severn@rcgp.org.uk

Office opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 08:00 - 16:00.
Thursday: 08:00 - 12:30.

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