Becoming a council member is a fantastic development opportunity
As a member of CSP Council, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop and bring back knowledge and experience to your own career.
You will receive continuous support from the CSP governance team, directors and CEO to increase your exposure to the work of the CSP and develop your knowledge. You will also be buddied up with continuing CSP Council members for additional support as part of your induction.
All new council members receive a full induction and continued development while in the role, This includes an understanding of organisational governance, finance training for successful fiscal management and risk management.
As well as this, you'll:
- increase your knowledge of the profession – its scope, diversity and potential
- gain experience of team working at board level – with networking and access to other board and leadership opportunities
- gain experience of strategic decision making – thinking innovatively about the evolving healthcare environment and helping to shape the future of the CSP
- enhance your communication skills – acting as a representative and influential voice for the profession and collaborative working with partner organisation
- develop your policy decision-making, governance and leadership skills.
Srikesavan Sabapathy, CSP Council member 2022 to date, clinical lead therapist at NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board.So far, my volunteer role as a CSP Council member has been exciting and rewarding. I consider it as an opportunity to give back to the profession which has given so much to me.
Future employers would highly value this board-level experience. Council members bring a breadth of experience to the table, and we learn from each other.