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The vacancy
The Federation of Royal College of Physicians of the UK has an exciting opportunity for the role of Question Bank manager.
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for medical education? Do you have Management Experience leading a small team? If so, this could be the role for you!
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is looking for a dynamic Exam Manager (internally known as Question Bank Manager) to lead a team dedicated to maintaining the high standards of MRCP(UK) examination material.
The postholder will work closely with a team of expert editors, setting priorities, ensuring consistent processes are followed and facilitating smooth collaboration. Direct editorial skills are not essential, but experience managing workflows, organisational skills and leadership is key.
Key Responsibilities within this role include:
Our ideal Candidate will have:
About the Federation
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom is a partnership, based on a Memorandum of Understanding, between the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow by which the colleges deliver their responsibilities in the three fields of Training, Assessment, and Continuing Professional Development.
Policy and strategy with regard to the functions of the Federation are determined by the three colleges, via the Board of the Federation, and the Federation is responsible and accountable to the Board of the Federation, and thereby to the three colleges, for its functions.
The Federation discharges its role in internal medicine and specialist medical training through the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board (JRCPTB), and its role in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through its CPD department.
The Federation discharges its role in assessment and examinations through the assessment department. This includes the MRCP(UK) Diploma and the 11 Specialty Certificate Examinations (SCEs).
For more information about the role, please view the job description and person specification.
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Dr Benjamin Gillon, Head of Assessment Quality & Policy (Benjamin.gillon@thefederation.uk).
How to apply
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.
If you have any queries about the application and selection process please email recruitment@rcp.ac.uk.
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Interview date: TBC
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.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
INDLOW
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
The benefits
Buy
annual leave
Mental health activities
and sessions
Enhanced pension
scheme
Health cash plan and employee discounts
Our people
"I am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating, improving and influencing health care design and delivery".
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
"Working at the RCP, my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies".
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
"The RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyone’s opinion is valued, regardless of their role, and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them".
“Starting as an apprentice, I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities."
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