Examinations Manager (SCA Operations)
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Full time, 35 hours per week
Permanent
Grade DL, Salary £46,949.35 per annum (London based) or Grade DN, Salary £43,319.25 per annum (outside London)
Location: London (Hybrid working, minimum 2 days per week in the office) or UK based
Closing date: Monday 06 April 2026
Interview date: Interviews anticipated to be held from Wednesday, 15 April to Friday, 17 April 2026
The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation solely for GPs in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1952, it has over 55,000 members who are committed to improving patient care, developing their own skills and promoting general practice as a discipline. General practice is the largest branch of the medical profession. It provides some 1 million consultations for patients in the UK every working day and deals with 86% of the health problems experienced by the UK population.
The purpose of the SCA is to assess a GP Registrar’s ability to integrate and apply skills appropriate for general practice. It is a standardised clinical OSCE delivered in the GP Registrars’ practice under invigilated conditions. More details can be found on our website at https://www.rcgp.org.uk/mrcgp-exams/simulated-consultation-assessment/introduction
The SCA Operations Manager is responsible for the preparation and delivery of the SCA Examination, ensuring it is conducted efficiently and effectively. This role involves overseeing daily operations, coordinating resources, and resolving technical issues to support the smooth running of the examination process.
Working closely with the SCA Examinations Team and the platform provider, the SCA Operations Manager will ensure that all operational aspects of the SCA Examination are effectively managed. The role includes overseeing the onboarding process for all candidates, ensuring that required checks are completed prior to their examination sitting, and allocating candidates to examination days.
The postholder will also lead the delivery of training for circuit leads, invigilators, and the IT support team. In addition, they will contribute to the management of the SCA operational budget and provide support to the Senior Examinations Manager (SCA) in the delivery and continuous improvement of the examination.
The successful candidate will have experience managing day-to-day operations and overseeing key projects, with the ability to develop and implement effective procedures. They will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside strong problem-solving abilities. The role requires confidence in troubleshooting technical issues and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders.
Candidates should be able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. The ideal candidate will be a confident decision-maker with experience in examination delivery and team management. They will share our corporate values and in return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a great working environment.
A more detailed description of the role is included in the Job Description in the downloadable Candidate Pack.
To apply, please click 'Quick Apply' and complete the application form.
The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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Examinations Manager (SCA Operations)
United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
NW1 2FB
£43,319.25 to £46,949.35 per year
Permanent - Full-time
Posted yesterday
Closing date: 07/04/2026
Job reference: RCGP890
Documents
Candidate Pack - Exams Manager (SCA Ops) - March 2026.pdf
Examinations Manager (SCA Operations)
United Kingdom, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
£43,319.25 to £46,949.35 per year