Workforce Development & Training Officer

Location: Central London with flexible working                                                             

Hours: Full-time/35 hours per week

We are looking for a people focused Workforce Development & Training Officer with great organisational and coordination skills to join us here at the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR).

Do you want to be part of a dedicated Workforce Development team, supporting doctors who deliver imaging and cancer care services? If you have a desire to work in a people profession which strives to have a positive impact on the lives of doctors and ultimately patients; this may be the opportunity for you.

Sitting in a high performing team of five the Workforce Development & Training Officers will work together to deliver all aspects of the team’s operational work which achieves the objective of growing the workforce in our specialties, clinical oncology and clinical radiology. In this broad role you will encompass supporting both trainees and their trainers through their programmes. You will be self-motivated, able to build your expertise in the relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks within which they operate and apply that expertise across a wide portfolio of activity. As new initiatives evolve and become business as usual, the work of operations will evolve. 

What you’ll do:

Provide tailored advice on all matters that might affect a trainee’s status and training time using expertise in the regulatory frameworks associated with specialty training in the UK.

Proactively work with WDTO colleagues to ensure trainees and trainers are adequately supported.

Review and prepare CESR and MTI applications for assessment by the specialist committee.

Manage and deliver the Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) recommendation process.

Provide a timely, customer-focussed and responsive service. 

What you’ll need:

Detailed understanding (or the ability to rapidly acquire it) of UK legislation and GMC regulations and procedures in relation to entry to GMC registers and the right to work in the UK.

Ability to understand, interpret and advise on legislation, external processes and complex documentation.

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues.

Strong team player able to work collaboratively to meet team goals.

Customer focussed.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive and forward-thinking team and organisation. At the forefront of the health agenda, our members diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, stroke and more, whilst leading on innovations including AI, skills mix and community diagnostic hubs. If you are interested in finding out more about the Workforce Development & Training Officer role and the RCR please have a read of the candidate pack. 

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 10 October 2024. First stage interviews are due to take place on 10 October 2024, with final stage interviews scheduled for 16 October 2024.

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