About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 32,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.
From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.
Working with us
At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.
To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.
If you’d like more information about this role, please contact recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Invited Reviews and Accreditation Officer plays a pivotal role in supporting the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh’s commitment to maintaining the highest standards of surgical education and patient care. This full-time, permanent position sits within the Education Development and Accreditation Section and focuses on coordinating the delivery of the College’s Invited Reviews and Accreditation services.
You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end process of invited reviews, liaising with NHS Trusts, Health Boards, clinical reviewers, and internal stakeholders to ensure each review is delivered efficiently, transparently, and in line with robust governance frameworks. The role also involves drafting high-quality, evidence-based reports, organising site visits, and supporting the development of policies and procedures that underpin the College’s quality assurance activities.
Alongside the reviews function, you will support the planning and administration of accreditation visits, contributing to the College’s efforts to uphold professional standards, strengthen governance across healthcare organisations, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organisational skills, experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects, and a keen interest in healthcare quality assurance. Working closely with senior clinicians and education professionals, you will play an important part in safeguarding patient safety and supporting excellence in surgical practice.
The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or possess equivalent relevant experience, with a background in healthcare administration, quality assurance, or project management considered advantageous. You will have demonstrable experience in coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects, ideally within a healthcare, regulatory, or academic setting.
Strong organisational and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes to tight deadlines. You will have proven experience in drafting clear, evidence-based reports, and a sound understanding of governance, quality assurance principles, and information governance requirements.
Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders, including clinicians and healthcare managers, will be important, together with excellent written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism when handling sensitive information.
Knowledge of healthcare review, accreditation, or audit processes will be highly valued, alongside familiarity with clinical governance frameworks and GDPR requirements. Experience in developing training materials or supporting professional development initiatives would also be beneficial.
Dates of interviews will be confirmed in due course. Candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted in the first instance by email.
The application is a tool for helping us to shortlist candidates for interview and as a basis for the interview itself. Any decision to shortlist you for interview will be based solely upon the information you supply on your application.
If you have any difficulty in completing the forms or require the forms in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment Department by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an equal opportunities employer. If you consider you have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and have any specific requirements, or require assistance or reasonable adjustments (for example, information in larger font) to be made for you during the selection process, we will do our best to assist you. You are given the opportunity to express your needs by attaching a separate sheet to your application form or by contacting the HR Department on +44 (0) 131 527 1587 or by e-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring form can be returned with your application. It will be retained within the HR Department and used solely for monitoring purposes; it will not be made available to the short-listing panel.
Thank you for your interest in the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. We look forward to receiving your completed application by 9am on Monday 20 October 2025. If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.