Senior Statistician
Senior Statistician
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Job Description
Purpose and scope
The Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK is seeking to recruit an experienced statistician to provide six-months maternity leave cover. The successful candidate will be comfortable with all aspects of data collection management and analysis with proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. The appointed individual will play a pivotal role in the development of quality processes and managing data to support reporting research activities and associated publications.
Key responsibilities
- Using good technical skills to explore manage and report on data including being competent with a range of data analysis software
- Contributing to the development of Federation systems and processes for quality purposes
- Analysing and presenting findings data in a clear user-friendly manner
- Delivering data analysis components of the Federation EDI Action Plan and quality management reporting
- Delivering tasks required by the R&D Oversight Group and associated committees
- Contribute to the drafting and presentation of results for external audiences
- Working cross-departmentally and with external stakeholders where required.
Requirements
- Educated to at least degree level or equivalent in a discipline requiring substantive data investigation and analysis techniques such as mathematics or statistics
- High-level competence in using and applying a range of statistical software packages (particularly R and SPSS) for data analysis and presentation purposes
- Good understanding of statistical theory and limitations of different techniques
- Knowledge of data security encryption techniques and statutory UK data governance frameworks
- Experience of presenting complex information to suit different audience types
- Good communication and teamworking skills.
About you
The Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians based in the UK with international reach is a collaboration between the:
- Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG)
- Royal College of Physicians of London (RCP)
Collectively the colleges represent more than 50000 physicians worldwide and provides a valuable professional network with opportunities to share best practice and ongoing educational opportunities. The Federation develops and delivers services to support doctors at every stage of their careers including:
- continuing professional development (CPD)
- examinations (Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK MRCP(UK))
- training (Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board JRCPTB).
The Research and Development function is responsible for the management investigation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data arising from the UK postgraduate medical training and assessment systems. Data is analysed to ensure quality investigate areas of concern identify trends and report relevant findings for further discussion such as via committees reports conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
For more information on this role please see the job description and candidate brochure at the bottom of this page.
How to apply
To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the job description. Please note that applications received without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.
For an informal discussion about this role candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on:
Email:
Telephone:0
Please note agency inquiries will not be considered.
Closing date: 15September2025
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: 25 September 2025
Interview date:Expected 29 and 30 September 2025
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 40000 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. Everyones 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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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
