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The vacancy
Contract type: Fixed term agreement for 2 years in the first instance (with possible further agreement for 1 year)
Compensation: Average commitment is the equivalent of half a day a week - rising to a full day as needs permit
Working arrangements: Applicants will need to be based within the UK and will be expected to work flexibly to meet the requirements of the role. Much of the post holder’s work may be delivered from their own location remotely with occasional meetings in London and Liverpool.
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and stakeholders, invite persons interested to apply for the post of The Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG) Accreditation Clinical Lead.
The RCP is a patient-centred and clinically led organisation whose core mission is to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our vision is for everyone to have the best possible health and healthcare.
About JAG
JAG is hosted by the RCP and managed by the Accreditation Unit within the Care Quality Improvement Directorate. JAG was established in 1994 in response to the expanding multidisciplinary nature of endoscopy aiming to sustainably improve the quality and safety of endoscopy units in the UK. JAG now works across three main areas: endoscopy training, accreditation of endoscopy services and accreditation of screening endoscopists. JAG also spearheads improvement initiatives to drive up standards of care for patients through its national endoscopy database (NED), research and focus on training.
About the role
Working with the senior leadership of JAG (compromising the nurse lead, head assessor, improvement lead and management lead) and the JAG operational team, the role will be responsible for delivering the main aims of the JAG accreditation programme. These are as agreed within the JAG governance framework including the accreditation steering group and the JAG stakeholder group. The role will oversee developments to JAG accreditation and provide high quality guidance and advice.
Success in the role will be established through the quality of relationships that the post-holder nurtures with senior leadership team, assessors and with the operational team.
The post holder will be expected to provide guidance and expertise to help the delivery of the accreditation programme. This will include covering assessor queries and engagement, service queries and support, programme development and strategy and development.
Why should you apply for the role of JAG Accreditation Clinical Lead
Are you passionate about improving endoscopy services in the UK and the Republic of Ireland?
Are you dedicated to working collaboratively with the operational delivery team to jointly deliver the aims of the programme?
Have you experience of working at a national level around quality improvement?
Are you an advocate for the JAG programme and all the workstreams?
If you have any or all of these skills, we are looking for an individual with a range of experience who can use their combined talents to provide high level professional leadership to guide its work in support of the delivery of the JAG accreditation programme.
Financial aspects
Candidates for this role should be aware that it is the duty of a candidate to obtain advance agreement from their employing authority that they will be given adequate time to perform the duties of this role. The RCP will not fund Clinical Excellence Awards at local or national level. Reimbursement will be in line with the RCP Clinical Release Supplement policy. The RCP will not make any additional reimbursements as part of the agreement related to this role. Appointees can claim reimbursement of all eligible expenses incurred in carrying out their roles, in line with RCP policy.
For more information and the specific requirements of this role, please view the job description and person specification downloadable below.
How to apply
Please click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining, with clear examples, how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.
If you would like to learn more about the role and the opportunities presented, please speak informally to Madeline Bano, JAG Accreditation programme manager at madeline.bano@rcp.ac.uk
For any queries about the application process, candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on:
Interview date: TBC - likely w/c 01 September 2026
(please note interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams)
The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
The RCP is all about our people – our members, staff, volunteers and leaders. We educate, influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive, encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.
Who we are
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history, dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. We are a professional membership body for physicians – doctors who work in hospitals – with over 40,000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating, improving and influencing for better health and care.
The benefits
Buy annual leave
Mental health activities and sessions
Enhanced pension scheme
Health cash plan and employee discounts
Our people
Dr Mumtaz Patel
RCP President
"I am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating, improving and influencing health care design and delivery".
Anna Johnson
Exams Coordinator
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
Chiraag Panchal
Executive Director of People and Culture
"Working at the RCP, my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies".
Anna Johnson
Exams Coordinator
“As a working mum, the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.”
Craig Gunderson
Internal Communications Manager
"The RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyone’s opinion is valued, regardless of their role, and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them".
Cameron Carby
IT Desktop Support Analyst
“Starting as an apprentice, I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities."
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