The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is looking for a new director of the medical workforce and data insights team (MWDI).
This is a key leadership role within the RCP as we are campaigning to make sure that the UK has a medical workforce that meets the needs of patients. Our work provides essential insights from the membership to inform the RCP’s workforce policy activities and surrounding strategy, as well as wider focuses for the College.
About the role
- Start date: As soon as possible after appointment, subject to clinical commitments.
- Term: Initial maximum of 4 years.
- Eligibility: Open to fellows in good standing with the RCP, your employer and the GMC. Job-share applications are welcome, provided agreements are established between applicants prior to submission.
- Commitment: Estimated average of one day a week but this will be subject to the successful candidate’s clinical commitment and team’s project plan. Majority of work will be undertaken remotely.
- Remuneration: Clinical release supplement available – please refer to job description for details. Eligible expenses are reimbursed in accordance with the RCP’s travel policy.
Key responsibilities
- Working with the head of medical workforce unit to initiate and develop surveys of the membership on workforce and other key policy priorities and projects.
- Promoting positive, cross-organisational collaboration on delivering workforce surveys with the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, along with other royal colleges.
- Liaising with specialties about current workforce issues.
- Overseeing the clinical adviser in flexible working, ensuring that flexible working practices are effectively integrated into RCP’s medical workforce strategy.
- Represent the work of the medical workforce unit at RCP boards and RCP Council meetings (as appropriate).
- Participating in RCP or external working groups, representing RCP on workforce matters.
- Answering questions raised by individual fellows or members, or specialist societies on workforce issues.
- Contributing to the development of RCP policy and projects on workforce.
- Representing the RCP externally (eg at meetings and events) as advised by the registrar, academic vice president and/or the Policy and Campaigns team.
- Representing the RCP in the press as advised by the RCP’s Media team and/or senior officers.
Further information
Please view the role description for further information about this role.
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Omar Mustafa, registrar, or Dr Sarah Logan the current director or Ms Nina Newbery head of the Medical Workforce Unit, for an informal discussion about the role. Appointments can be made through victoria.wilson@rcp.ac.uk
Director of the medical workforce and data insights team - Role descriptionWhy 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: Please submit a short CV and cover letter addressed to the registrar via 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.
Recruitment timeline
- Application deadline: 13 April 2025, 11.59pm
- Shortlisting: Week commencing 14 April 2025
- Interviews: In person on Thursday 24 April 2025. An RCP staff panel will be on teams (TBC)
- Start date: As soon as possible after appointment, subject to 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.