The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is looking to recruit a new clinical adviser in flexible working, based in the Medical Workforce Unit (MWU). This post provides an exciting opportunity to support the RCP’s work and promotion of flexible working across all grades of the physician workforce.
About the role
- Start date: as soon as possible after appointment subject to their clinical commitments
- Term: Initial 3-year term, extendable to 4 years by mutual agreement
- Eligibility: Open to fellows and subscribing members in good standing with the RCP, your employer and the GMC. Job-share applications are welcomed, provided agreements are established between applicants prior to submission
- Commitment: Estimate 6-8 hours a month but this will be subject to workstream activities and candidate’s clinical commitment. And will be on a flexible basis throughout the year.
- Remuneration: Unrenumerated post. Eligible expenses are reimbursed in accordance with the RCP’s travel policy.
Key responsibilities
The clinical adviser in flexible working will lead on these areas of MWU activity:
- Chair the RCP Flexible Working Group which focuses on working flexibly in different settings eg: working with a long-term conditions, in the later stages of careers, working as a new consultant
- Scope current work and evidence from workforce surveys undertaken by RCP to formulate guidance on flexible working
- Contribute questions about flexible working to workforce/membership surveys as required
- Provide advice and guidance on flexible working to RCP members
- Speak on flexible working at RCP events/meetings as required
- Work with stakeholders in and outside of the RCP to share and promote good practice in flexible working.
Further information
Please view the role description for further information about this role.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Sarah Logan or Ms Nina Newbery, Head of the Medical Workforce Unit for an informal discussion about the role. Appointments can be made through nina.newbery@rcp.ac.uk.
Why apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to supporting physicians at every stage of their career. To develop and promote good practice around flexible working in all areas of RCP activity to support our members and fellows.
Application process
How to apply: Submit a short CV and cover letter addressed to the director of the medical workforce unit: Sarah Logan at recruitment@rcp.ac.uk. Your cover letter should demonstrate your alignment with the role description and outline your approach to fulfilling the responsibilities of the role, including identifying time within your job plan.
RCP clinical adviser in flexible working role descriptionRecruitment timeline
- Application deadline: 23:59 on 28 February 2025
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 3 March 2025
- Interviews: Tuesday 18 March 2025 or Thursday 20 March 2025 via Microsoft Teams
- Start date: As soon as possible after appointment subject to their clinical commitments.
Diversity and inclusion
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.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the strategic and professional development of the RCP while advancing its commitment to excellence in healthcare and physician development.
Apply for this vital role today.