Boat Club (RUMS): Welfare & Safety Officer

Hi, I’m Kira and I’m running to be your Safety & Welfare Officer! 

I have loved being on committee as captain, and I would now like the opportunity to drive positive change on a holistic and club-wide level. 

While I am a huge advocator for the mental (& physical) benefits of sport, to me, RUMSBC is more than just a rowing club. I recognise the diverse support the club provides and & my aims to safeguard these are as follows: 

Safety

• Prioritise the acquisition of working engines to optimise the development and safety of crews, captains and coaches! 
• Incorporate flag system into S&W talk to streamline red flag contingency plans 
• Improve first aid at the boathouse

Welfare 

• Improve signposting for raising concerns & financial support
• Enhance safety on nights out 
• Work with captains to support rowers through mental blocks
• Bring back the January welfare newsletter!

Education

• Earlier tutorials for all years
• Set up BSc mentor groups 
• Informal OSCE practice groups for clinical years

With two years as captain where I have been involved in the weekly planning of outings, I am well versed in the day to day duties of the S&W role. I have also supported and been supported by club members through both the informal & formal channels of support available. 

I believe that my experience, along with my commitment to all aspects of club life, make me a great fit for the role. With your support, I cannot wait to help shape RUMSBC into a safer community for

As demonstrated by river conditions this year the role of safety and welfare officer is paramount to the functionality of the club. My previous experience as boatswain has enabled me to understand the practicalities of equipment and river conditions well. Being used to managing dilemmas quickly and efficiently to minimise disruptions to trainings whilst working with the remit of safety constraints. Moreover, I’ve been active in attending MOSCEs and can hold testament to the important value tutorials have had for me and others. I’ve been a consistence presence about the club, and always aim to be an approachable and friendly face for people to speak to. I want to continue the work of previous safety and welfare officers in improving the visibility and accessibility of the reporting form for all. I want to hold a light to the important positive impact of team sports and community, on people’s mental health and wellbeing. In terms of education, I will endeavour to initiate some more tutorials and teaching sessions further on, especially for pre-clinical years. One particular focus I would like to bring in is some skills sessions, with focus on skills like examinations and history taking, imparting some of the key knowledge more senior members of the club have. Lastly, I want to set up more informal routes of communication, for minor questions about medical knowledge or practicalities of medical school through the years.