Salary £37,734 - £50,391
Location London
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Purpose and scope

The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to recruit an experienced statistician to provide six-months maternity leave cover.  The successful candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of data collection, management and analysis with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The appointed individual will play a pivotal role in the development of quality processes and managing data to support reporting, research activities and associated publications. 

 

Key responsibilities

  • Using good technical skills to explore, manage and report on data, including being competent with a range of data analysis software
  • Contributing to the development of Federation systems and processes for quality purposes
  • Analysing and presenting findings data in a clear, user-friendly manner
  • Delivering data analysis components of the Federation EDI Action Plan and quality management reporting
  • Delivering tasks required by the R&D Oversight Group and associated committees
  • Contribute to the drafting and presentation of results for external audiences
  • Working cross-departmentally and with external stakeholders where required.

 

Requirements

  • Educated to at least degree level or equivalent in a discipline requiring substantive data investigation and analysis techniques, such as mathematics or statistics
  • High-level competence in using and applying a range of statistical software packages (particularly R and SPSS) for data analysis and presentation purposes
  • Good understanding of statistical theory and limitations of different techniques
  • Knowledge of data security, encryption techniques and statutory UK data governance frameworks
  • Experience of presenting complex information to suit different audience types
  • Good communication and teamworking skills.

 

About you

The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians, based in the UK with international reach, is a collaboration between the:

  • Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG)
  • Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)

Collectively, the colleges represent more than 50,000 physicians worldwide and provides a valuable professional network, with opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities.  The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers, including:

  • continuing professional development (CPD)
  • examinations (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK – MRCP(UK))
  • training (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board – JRCPTB).

 

The Research and Development function is responsible for the management, investigation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data arising from the UK postgraduate medical training and assessment systems.  Data is analysed to ensure quality, investigate areas of concern, identify trends and report relevant findings for further discussion, such as via committees, reports, conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

For more information on this role, please see the job description and candidate brochure at the bottom of this page. 

 

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applications received without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

For an informal discussion about this role, candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on: 

Email: recruitment@rcp.ac.uk

Telephone: 020 3075 1649

Please note, agency inquiries will not be considered.

 

Closing date: 15 September 2025

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 25 September 2025

Interview date: Expected 29 and 30 September 2025


 

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.

 

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Who we are

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.

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