You must work at least one set day per week in the office (Tuesdays) and be willing to increase office days as needed for operational requirements, like new colleague induction. Flexibility is key.

You will supervise the Specialist Applications team, process applications, meet targets, handle queries, coordinate appeals, make decisions, manage audits, and lead improvement projects.

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Manchester

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The General Medical Council (GMC) is the independent regulator of doctors in the UK.

We are committed to protecting patients. We promote good medical practice and high standards of medical education and training.

We register and license doctors to practise medicine in the UK to make sure that all doctors have the right knowledge, skills and experience to provide safe, high quality care to patients. Where any doctor fails to meet our standards, we act to protect future patients from harm.

We are a registered charity in England and Wales (1089278) and Scotland (SC037750).

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Specialist Applications Team CoordinatorThe GMC are looking for a Specialist Applications Team Coordinator to provide supervisory and organisational support for a team of advisers and assistants responsible for processing applications for entry onto the Specialist and GP Register.This involves supervision and support of the Specialist Applications team members, ensuring applications are processed in accordance with defined procedures, targets are met, and decisions issued within required timeframes.The Team Coordinator acts as a point of contact for escalated or complex queries in relation to individual applications, and key contact for a selection of Royal Colleges and Faculties. They will coordinate the team’s response to appeals, whilst undertaking assistant registrar decisions, managing audits and leading on applicant/evaluator events. This role often requires leading on/contributing to pieces of improvement or project work.We support a range of flexible working options. Minimum of one set day per week (Tuesday) required in office, with the expectation that this is increased where there is an operational requirement, for example during induction of new colleagues.You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.How to apply for the rolePlease provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.If you do not provide all the above, we may not be able to progress your application.GMC Benefits – Why work for usWe work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:<ul><li>30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell more</li><li>A generous employer pension contribution of 15%</li><li>Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progression</li><li>Flexible working patterns – up to an extra 5 days leave</li><li>Attractive salary that’s reviewed annually</li><li>Discounts at 100s of high street and online stores</li><li>Discounted on site gym membership</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Employee assistance programme</li><li>Cycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commute</li><li>Bike lockers and shower facilities</li></ul>

Specialist Applications Team CoordinatorThe GMC are looking for a Specialist Applications Team Coordinator to provide supervisory and organisational support for a team of advisers and assistants responsible for processing applications for entry onto the Specialist and GP Register.This involves supervision and support of the Specialist Applications team members, ensuring applications are processed in accordance with defined procedures, targets are met, and decisions issued within required timeframes.The Team Coordinator acts as a point of contact for escalated or complex queries in relation to individual applications, and key contact for a selection of Royal Colleges and Faculties. They will coordinate the team’s response to appeals, whilst undertaking assistant registrar decisions, managing audits and leading on applicant/evaluator events. This role often requires leading on/contributing to pieces of improvement or project work.We support a range of flexible working options. Minimum of one set day per week (Tuesday) required in office, with the expectation that this is increased where there is an operational requirement, for example during induction of new colleagues.You can find more detail on the tasks you will undertake, and the essential skills required for the role, in the job description.How to apply for the rolePlease provide a CV and covering letter. The covering letter should clearly set out how you meet the essential skills for the role, which are listed in the job description. You should also include a paragraph outlining your reasons for applying for the role.We recommend no more than 2 sides of A4 for the covering letter, but it can be more if required.We will assess the information you provide against the skills required for the role and let you know whether you will progress to the next stage of the recruitment process.If you do not provide all the above, we may not be able to progress your application.GMC Benefits – Why work for usWe work with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders to support good, safe patient care across the UK. We set the standards doctors and those who train them need to meet and help them achieve them. If there are concerns these standards may not be met or that public confidence in doctors may be at risk, we can investigate, and take action if needed.You’ll benefit from being part of an organisation that is genuinely committed to its people with several excellent benefits including:30 days holiday with the option to buy and sell moreA generous employer pension contribution of 15%Access to a range of learning and development opportunities designed to support your ongoing progressionFlexible working patterns – up to an extra 5 days leaveAttractive salary that’s reviewed annuallyDiscounts at 100s of high street and online storesDiscounted on site gym membershipPrivate medical insuranceEmployee assistance programmeCycle to work scheme for those wanting a greener commuteBike lockers and shower facilities

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