Deputy Head of Assessment – Governance and Policy
London
£50,956
Working hours: full time (35 hours a week) – discuss working pattern with manager. Core hours are 10:00-16:00.
Location – London, hybrid homeworking (minimum 6 days a month in office).
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for medical education? Do you have experience of managing a team and working with external stakeholders? If so, this could be the role for you!
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK looks for a dynamic Deputy Head of Assessment Governance and Policy to lead a team dedicated to maintaining the high standards of MRCP(UK) examinations.
The Federation is a collaboration between the Royal College of Edinburgh, Royal College of Physicians and Glasgow, and Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. It represents 50,000 physicians worldwide and provides professional opportunities and educational services to doctors at every stage of their careers, including examinations, training and continuing professional development.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a multi‑disciplinary team to maintain high standards of MRCP(UK) examinations.
- Supporting and deputising for the Head of Assessment Governance and Policy.
- Overseeing key regulatory processes, including appeals, misconduct and reasonable adjustments.
- Writing reports, policy documents and regulations.
- Attending board and committee meetings.
- Working closely with volunteer clinicians.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in team management and development.
- Strong ability to organise workloads effectively and meet deadlines.
- Track record of successfully managing change.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in a similar role (e.g., in an education or e‑learning environment) would be advantageous.
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
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