IMT Flagship Programme Support

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland is a postgraduate medical training college dedicated to ensuring that doctors have the skills to provide patients with the best possible care. Founded in 1654, the college supports doctors to enhance their skills, competencies, and professionalism throughout their working lives.

Through its Faculties and Institutes, The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, offers medical training programmes, examinations, diplomas, and educational courses to equip doctors with the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients and run safe and efficient healthcare systems. It also offers a range of educational diplomas and courses for learners in the wider healthcare sector.

• Act as the main administrative contact for consultants, trainees, and medical manpower teams involved in the Flagship Internal Medicine Training Programme
• Provide administrative support to the management of the Flagship programme
• Travel regularly to training sites in Dublin, Galway, and Limerick to build relationships support local programme delivery
• Coordinate local reviews local review panels and quarterly meetings
• Compile reports of Trainee metrics
• Coordinate basic research tasks associated with the programme
• Develop strong working relationships with in-hospital team supporting Trainees
• Support the BST operations team
• Support the Education Delivery Team in the management of teaching for flagship Trainees

• Reporting to Strategic Training Projects Manager
• Standing meetings with BST Manager and Team Lead
• Provide administrative support directly to programme directors in relation to tasks associated with flag ship programme
• This is a hybrid role with an estimate of up to 50% on site activity
  1. This will include same day travel to Limerick and Galway
  2. Candidates should expect at least two days per week in office and this may vary at points in the programme 

• Work as a member of the Internal Medicine Review Project Team
• Support the IMT project manager with the delivery of the flagship programme
• Lead the coordination, documentation and communication of trainee information
• Monitor the frequency and quality of trainee–trainer meetings
• Coordinate trainer meetings and programme governance meetings
• Maintain an up-to-date database of trainees and trainers across the Programme
• Support trainee progression and respond to trainee-related issues or queries.
• Coordinate research-related activities associated with the flagship programme.
• Support the organisation of focus groups.
• Manage surveys and research data collection.
• Liaise with the programme’s research sub-group.
• Support the planning on the 2027 programme intake
• Collect and collate programme data for reports and evaluations
• Monitor compliance with training standards and accreditation requirements
• Assist in organising training events, educational activities, and site visits.
• Facilitate communication between training bodies and local sites.
• Support initiatives such as educational programmes, examinations, and mentoring activities as required

• Self-starter with high motivation, flexibility and the ability to offer a results-oriented approach with high levels of drive, commitment and enthusiasm
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of project management
• Proven track record of achievement in projects administration
• Basic research experience 
• Attention to detail and excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work with minimal direction
• High personal energy and a positive approach to dealing with challenges, conflict and ambiguity

• Task and Project Management 
• Problem-Solving and Result Orientation            
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail

• Flexibility: 35-hour week hybrid working model. This role will have regular on-site days in Galway and Limerick, as well as in-office days. Expect up to 3 in-person days per week, occasionally less and possibly more at peak points.