Deputy Clinical Lead, Reasonable Adjustments

DEPUTY CLINICAL LEAD, REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS & ACCESSIBILITY

Part time, 8 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract - 3 year term

Grade CLN, £263.68 per session (£24,258.56 per annum)                                                                        

Location: Homebased

Closing date: Thursday, 26 March 2026                                                                                    

Interview date: TBC

The College is now seeking to appoint a Deputy Clinical Lead for Reasonable Adjustments & Accessibility to provide clinical input and operational support in the processing of complex reasonable adjustment (RA) requests across the MRCGP examinations. The Deputy Clinical Lead will work closely with the Clinical Lead to ensure decisions are clinically credible, fair, consistent, and compliant with the Equality Act (2010) and GMC requirements.

The postholder will act as a contingency for the Clinical Lead, providing cover during periods of absence, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of RA processes. This role offers an opportunity to develop expertise in clinical leadership within the high-stakes postgraduate medical assessment context.

Overall Purpose

To provide support to the Clinical Lead for senior clinical leadership and quality assurance in the operational delivery and governance of reasonable adjustments across all components of the MRCGP examination. The postholder will ensure that RA decisions are clinically appropriate, equitable, and compliant with the Equality Act (2010) and GMC requirements, while balancing candidate support with patient safety and examination standards.

Reporting

The postholder reports operationally to the Clinical Lead, Reasonable Adjustments and Accessibility, working closely with the Clinical Leads across the MRCGP, and senior colleagues in Examinations and Candidate Engagement.

Time Commitment and Term

• Three year term
• One diem per week (four diems per month)
• Home-based; travel reimbursed in line with RCGP policy

Remuneration

The RCGP sessional rate is currently equivalent to approximately £263 per session, with one diem equating to two sessions.

Principal Responsibilities

• To work with and support the Clinical Lead to ensure that reasonable adjustment (RA) processes across the MRCGP are robust, fair, and compliant with regulatory and legal standards.
• To review and adjudicate complex RA requests that cannot be resolved through standard processes, applying clinical judgement to ensure fairness, transparency, and compliance.
• To provide timely clinical advice and support to the Candidate Engagement team on operational RA queries.
• To deputise for the Clinical Lead when required, including committee representation, case reviews, and external liaison.
• To support the Clinical Lead in identifying trends and issues in RA requests and provide input to quality improvement and policy refinement.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of equality legislation, GMC standards, and good practice in medical assessment accessibility.
• To work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead and Head of Candidate Engagement on candidate-facing communications regarding RA decisions.
• To support the production of reports and data analysis on RA requests to inform the Clinical Lead and College leadership.

Essential Attributes

• Current or recent MRCGP examiner (or equivalent examiner role in a comparable postgraduate clinical assessment).
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. RCGP).
• Strong working knowledge of the Equality Act (2010) and its application in assessment settings.
• Sound understanding of postgraduate medical education, assessment, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent clinical judgement, with the ability to balance fairness, transparency, and patient safety.
• Ability to operate with discretion and authority in sensitive, high-risk or contentious situations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior clinical and professional colleagues.
• Confidence working autonomously and managing competing priorities.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience of reasonable adjustment decision-making or disability advisory work in examinations or education.
• Experience of postgraduate medical assessment governance or regulatory scrutiny.

Applications

This role is particularly suited to an experienced examiner with established credibility in assessment and an interest in equitable and inclusive practice.

To apply, please download the full job description in the Candidate Pack, and complete the application form.