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
Are you passionate about shaping the future of medical education?
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Medical Education Development Officer to join our Academic Development & Standards Department. You will be part of a collaborative team responsible for advancing curriculum innovation, accreditation processes, and the quality assurance of educational programmes that underpin RCSEd’s leadership in surgical and medical education.
Working closely with faculty, clinicians, course directors, and educational experts, you will contribute to the design, development, and monitoring of competency-based curricula and assessment systems, ensuring they meet national and international standards. You will also support digital learning initiatives, faculty training events, and quality enhancement projects across the College’s portfolio.
Occasional travel and flexibility in working hours may be required for specific College activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, methodical, and forward-thinking individual with a strong interest in medical education.
Essential:
* A degree in medical education, healthcare, curriculum design or a related field.
* Experience in curriculum development, course design, or educational quality assurance.
* Familiarity with accreditation frameworks (e.g. GMC, GDC, AoMRC).
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with learning management systems.
* Excellent organisational and project management capabilities.
Desirable:
* A postgraduate qualification in medical education or instructional design.
* Experience in eLearning development or digital education tools.
* Knowledge of AI-driven education, interactive simulations, or virtual learning environments.
* Understanding of EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) principles in curriculum design.
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 Friday 6th June at 9am. If you need any further information, do not hesitate to contact us.