Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Grade DL, Salary £48,592.58 per annum
Location: 30 Euston Square, London (Hybrid working - minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026
Interview date: Monday 26 October 2026
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 55,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.
The purpose of the SCA is to assess a GP trainee's ability to integrate and apply skills appropriate for general practice. It is a standardised clinical OSCE delivered in the GP trainees practice under invigilated conditions. More details can be found on our website at https://www.rcgp.org.uk/mrcgp-exams/simulated-consultation-assessment/introduction
The Examinations Manager (SCA Examiners) will lead the SCA examiner operation, overseeing workforce planning, marking and quality assurance, examiner recruitment and training, and examination-day delivery and support. The role will work closely with the SCA Clinical Leadership Team and examiner panel, supporting around 5,500 candidate each year.
The role will oversee the development and delivery of examiner training and support continuous improvement across examiner processes and systems. The postholder will also manage examiner expenditure and budgets, build effective relationships with senior clinical and internal and external stakeholders, and line manage up to two members of the examinations team.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing examination marking processes and examiner training, working with large examiner panels and applying quality assurance processes to support accurate and consistent marking. Experience in a medical context would be advantageous. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, strong attention to detail, sound decision-making and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines. Experience of organising large-scale events or training programmes, managing budgets and motivating colleagues would also be valuable. Discretion and sensitivity when handling confidential information are essential.
A more detailed description of the role is included in the Job Description in the downloadable Candidate Pack.
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Examinations Manager (SCA Examiners) employer: RCGP Enterprises Limited
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on impactful projects that support GPs across Scotland, employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements and the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders in the healthcare sector. The College's commitment to equal opportunities ensures a diverse workplace where every team member can thrive.
