MRCPCH Part 2 Examinations Administrator

MRCPCH Part 2 Examinations Administrator

Location: Grays Inn, Central London / West End (WC1) , WC1 View map Salary: 25,965 per annum Date posted: 17/04/2012 18:04 Job type:Contract Company: Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health Contact: Katie Dawson Ref: Totaljobs/014 Job ID: 53376025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains the standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. Additionally, through a variety of activities, it influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The Examinations Teamis responsible for ensuring that the professional exams taken are efficiently run. The Examinations Team c urrently has 13 staff. Duties carried out by the team include liaising with doctors in the UK and overseas who may be either examiners or candidates, maintaining accurate records on our databases, overseeing the secure production and distribution of exam papers, exam invigilation and the publication of examination results to candidates.

An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term contract for the role of MRCPCH Part 2 Examinations Administrator. Duties will include, but are not restricted to: the processing of examinations and associated documents, inputting application forms and arranging payments for centres (both UK and O/S), assisting in exam invigilation, scanning of answer sheets, dealing with external queries from candidates, trainees and examiners and any other duties as outlined in the relevant job description.

Past experience working within an educational or similar environment would be advantageous.Good IT and organisational skills are essentia l, as is the ability to work well under pressure and attention to detail. A commitment to providing a first class service and excellent communication skills are a must.

The post is at grade 4 and the salary offered for this post ranges from 25,965 and 31,591 pa. (All appointments are usually made at the first point of the above range as per the College'ssalary scale.)

The College provides a supportive and progressive working environment and also a wide range of staff benefits, which include contributory pension arrangements attracting a College contribution of up to 10 of gross salary, 27 days annual leave, rising to 29 days with service, as well as an interest free travel loan on completion of 6 months service.

The deadline for applications is 5pm onMonday 23 April 2012 andinterviews to be held on Friday 4 May 2012.