GOC seeks to appoint three new members to Advisory Panel

The GOC is looking to appoint three new members to its Advisory Panel Companies Committee – two business registrants and one dispensing optician.

About the role

The Advisory Panel is formed is four GOC committees: Companies, Education, Registration, and Standards. It provides advice and assistance to the Council on:

• matters relating to business registrants other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be referred to the Investigation Committee, the Registration Appeals Committee, or the Fitness to Practise Committee;

• matters relating to optical training, education, and assessment;

• matters relating to registration, other than matters required by the Opticians Act to be considered by the Registration Appeals Committee; and

• matters relating to the standards of conduct and performance expected of registrants or those seeking admission to the register.

Remuneration and Time Commitment 

Members are paid a daily fee of £319. This role is part time with a commitment of approximately 2-3 days per year, including time spent preparing for meetings. Meetings are typically held via MS Teams, but may on occasion take place at the GOC Office in London.

How to apply 

For more information about the role and the recruitment process view the Advisory Panel Candidate Pack.