Clinical Director of Examinations
Why should I apply?
This role offers the opportunity to get involved with a number of exciting projects. Applications are invited from Fellows of the College.
Full information can be found in the job description
What does the role entail?
The Clinical Director of Examinations will work closely with the Director of Learning and their teams, and be responsible to the Vice President for Learning.
The Clinical Director of Learning provides the College’s strategic direction on all examination matters and those pertaining to published works, requiring a broad overview of the needs of all pathology disciplines. The postholder chairs the Examinations Committee, working closely with the committee to develop College examinations in line with examinations framework and the respective specialty curricula. The role advises on the development of a framework for a complex system of specialty examinations, overseeing implementation to ensure compliance with relevant regulators and taking into consideration equality, diversity and inclusion.
The Clinical Director of Examinations is bound by the Examiner Code of Practice during the tenure of their appointment. The Clinical Director of Examinations will need to have a broad overview of the needs of all pathology disciplines.
To discuss the role informally, please contact Jo Brinklow, Director of Learning: [email protected] or 020 7451 6739.
What’s the commitment?
The Clinical Director will be expected to devote the equivalent of, on average, one day per week to this work; their employer will be reimbursed for this time. If the post-holder is not employed by another organisation, they will be paid directly for the work. This time will need to be worked flexibly as some periods will be busier than others.
The appointment is for a term of three years.
How do I apply?
Please submit an abridged curriculum vitae and a completed application form including the supporting statement of no more than 800 words stating how your skills and experience are relevant for the role you are applying for, how you meet the person specification and how you would approach the role.
Applications must reach Nici Hardie, Executive Administration Officer, by 9:00am on Monday 27 July 2026. Either by post to The Royal College of Pathologists, 6 Alie Street, London, E1 8QT or by email to [email protected]
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 11 August 2026.