Job Description

About this post

MRCP(UK) Central Office is responsible for the examination and assessment of physicians in training, on behalf of the Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians. For more information, please visit www.mrcpuk.org.


We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Editor within the Examinations department to work alongside a small team of editors that produce all the MRCP(UK) written and clinical examinations.


The post will provide a skilled editor with the opportunity to make significant contributions to the development of postgraduate medical examinations. The successful candidate will be proficient in IT, comfortable adapting to new processes and able to work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities:

Creating and maintaining examination content and material within an online database Creating and maintaining examination schedules Editing and proofreading examination content and material to the MRCP(UK)'s rigorous standards Managing examination questions within an online database, assisting with the implementation of new software and processes Acting as a central point of liaison with key stakeholders and provide support to Examining Board and Scenario Editorial Committee members

Experience:

Educated to degree standard or equivalent Demonstrates the ability to edit and proofread copy and proofs, following house style and detecting and marking errors to be corrected Demonstrates the ability to rewrite and restructure copy according to purpose, style of publication and audience Demonstrates excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines and produce high-quality work under pressure Proven experience of using online databases Adept at IT, including excellent keyboard skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiastic and adaptable to change

For more information about the role and RCP, please view the role description attachment at the bottom of this page.

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.


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


Closing date: 20 November 2025


Interviewing date: w/c 01 December 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.