Join the National Clinical Audit of Psychosis Service User & Carer Reference group

We have been supporting the audit since 2021, helping to facilitate the Service User and Carer Reference group (SUCRG) which provides vital input into the audit amplifying the reporting with lived experience perspectives.

From 2021-2025 the SUCRG was hosted by the Royal College of Psychiatrists and McPin was brought on board to support the running of the group and completion of co-produced audit reports.

From 2026-2027 we have been asked to host and run the group, which means members will be paid and supported by McPin.

This is a group of six people who work closely with a Royal College of Psychiatrists appointed Service User lead – Chris Kinsella – and the entire NCAP team.

The main role of the group is to support the reporting of the audit data in an annual review – October 2026 and July 2027.

To do this effectively it needs to meet regularly and link into the others parts of the NCAP programme including a service improvement programme and steering group meetings with clinicians.

• People over the age of 18
• Must have used early intervention in psychosis services – either themselves (service user) or supporting a family member or close friend (carer) – recently (in last 5 years)
• Based in England or Wales
• Strong interest in service improvement and using audit data to drive continuous development of mental health services for people experiencing psychosis

Time commitment

• The role is for 18 months until July 2027 in the first instance. We hope the group may continue for longer but the contracts and funding are not in place yet.
• The group will meet regularly – usually for a monthly 2 hour meeting online but once a year for an all-day in person meeting in London.
• There are two 2-hour online steering group meetings to attend – two members of the SUCRG attend each session.
• There are also other tasks that happen outside of these meetings including reviewing documents and writing text for the audit reports.

Requirements

• Have a stable internet connection and be able to join on a device that is suitable for online videoconferencing (a laptop, tablet or smartphone).
• Be able to attend in person meetings held in London once a year.
• Feel passionately about improving mental health services.
• Be able to critically engage with each other and listen, respect, and challenge differing opinions.

Panel members will be paid £25 per hour. For online meetings we can also pay a £5 data payment to cover the cost of internet use.

We are also able to reimburse reasonable expenses for travel and or any subsistence requirements that arise in attending an in-person meeting.

To apply please fill in the expression of interest form online, or via this Word document, which can be emailed to Harry at [email protected].

You can also view the role descriptor for more information.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 29^th of January, 2026 at 5pm.

The closing date for expressions of interest is 29^th of January, 2026 at 5pm.