RCVS seeks Statutory Membership examiners
Applications are now open for Statutory Membership examiners.
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has launched its recruitment process for additional RCVS Statutory Membership examiners.
Enabling overseas veterinary surgeons to obtain the right to practise in the UK when they do not have a qualification recognised by the RCVS, the Statutory Membership Examinations ensure that the veterinary surgeon has the required skills to join the Register.
Examiners are being sought in the equine, companion animal, production animal and veterinary public health areas, and those wishing to apply will need to be experienced in their area of practice, alongside being in good standing with the RCVS.
The role involves observing and assessing the performance of candidates taking the practical component of the examination – the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE).
Essential knowledge required for the role includes familiarity with Day One Competencies, the ability to judge performance against determined assessment criteria consistently, understanding of the importance of avoiding unconscious bias and good communication skills.
Examiners will be required to attend a training course, undertaken annually, and will be paid a daily rate of £372 inc. VAT per day. Travel and subsistence expenses will also be covered.
There are also opportunities to join the Statutory Exam Board, which will allow examiners to contribute more widely to the examination.
Further information on the RCVS Statutory Membership Examination can be found here, and questions on the role can be directed to Dr Linda Prescott-Clements, RCVS Director of Education on l.prescott-clements@rcvs.org.uk
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