MRCPsych Course Administrator

About us:

From its earliest years, the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) has been fundamentally changing and shaping how we understand, prevent and treat mental illness and other conditions that affect the brain. The legacy, ethos & drive of the IoPPN has ensured its position at the forefront of mental health care, redefining mental illness, its treatment and its place in society.

At the IoPPN, our staff and students work to transform care for people who are affected by mental health and neurological conditions, through world-class research, education and training, and to serve our communities locally and globally. We are at the forefront of global mental health research and through our partnerships foster research and training in policy, prevention, treatment and care around the world.

The IoPPN is a leading centre for mental health and neuroscience research in Europe and the largest in the UK.

The Department of Psychological Medicine focuses on the interface between psychiatry and medicine, psychiatry and occupation, psychiatry and the military, and psychiatry in different settings. The disorders of interest are those of the common mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, perinatal psychiatry, psychological oncology, eating disorders and stress related disorders.

About the role:

The post holder will realise and organise all aspects of academic teaching on the MRCPsych course according to the requirements of the London Deanery and Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych). The post holder will also provide course-related support as required by both the trainees attending the course and the tutors/speakers lecturing on the course.

The MRCPsych Co-Ordinator provides high-quality administrative coordination to ensure the MRC Psych taught programme for core psychiatry resident doctors (including academic teaching and supervision groups) is planned, scheduled and delivered effectively, with accurate records, clear communications and support to quality assurance and governance.

This role is for 2 years in the first instance with a possible extension subject to funding.

This is a full-time (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract until August 2028

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• Educated to Degree Level or relevant equivalent qualifications or experience
• Experience of working in a busy administrative environment with fluctuating workloads and tight deadlines
• Experience of events coordination/management
• Strong digital literacy including maintaining accurate databases & spreadsheets – Intermediate skills in Office 365 main applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Dreamweaver and Photo Editor)
• Knowledge of Medical and Higher Education structures, NHS training pathways or educational governance.
• Experience of working as part of a team and working independently and prioritising workload effectively.
• Ability to handle confidential information & deal sensitively with difficult situations, escalating appropriately.
• Ability to work on-site (particularly on Wednesdays with earlier starts and later finishes) with a willingness to work flexibly.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in the NHS and/or Medical Education
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with confidence engaging all levels of staff
• Ability to use initiative, problem-solve & work with minimal supervision

Interviews are due to be held in June 2026 (exact date TBC)