Station 5 Vetting Group Member (PACES)

Welcome to the College community

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession.  

Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 100 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety.  

With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiring, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other. The College promotes an agile, flexible workforce and while this is a full‐time post, applications from individuals seeking part‐time, job‐ share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome. 

The role 

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow is a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance the profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to make a positive difference, and passionate about speaking up for the profession.  

Our community is made up of the expertise and experience of our 15,000+ outstanding, hardworking members, supported by over 100 College staff. Together, our clinicians, all of whom give their time freely to the work of the College, and staff are committed to providing an innovative, relevant and inspiring programme of activity across the College, with the ultimate aim of enhancing patient safety.  

With care and compassion at our core, our work is guided by our values of inclusivity, integrity, community, innovation, and inspiring, and we are committed to living these values and behaviours through the way we work and interact with each other. The College promotes an agile, flexible workforce and while this is a full‐time post, applications from individuals seeking part‐time, job‐ share, or flexible working arrangements are welcome. 

• The post of PACES Vetting Group Member is an honorary position and is therefore not salaried. Allowable expenses are reimbursed.

Who we’re looking for

• To be eligible for appointment applicants must be a compliant PACES Examiner with a minimum of 1 year’s experience.
• Applicants must normally be a Fellow or Member of RCPSG in good standing with the College and the GMC.
• Members of the Station 2 and 5 Vetting Group will be expected to maintain active participation at MRCP(UK) PACES examinations, usually three examiner days per year.

The full job description can be found below.

What you’ll get

• Play a key role in upholding the academic integrity of the PACES clinical consultation scenarios
• Connect with other examiners, expanding your professional network
• Subject to other criteria, active members of the Vetting Team will be considered for MRCP(UK) International PACES selection

How to apply

• CV, cover letter and completed EDI monitoring form by email to recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk
• Informal enquiries can be directed to recruitment@rcpsg.ac.uk