*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*
Job Purpose
To assist with the work of the Standards Committee and to manage, support and facilitate the work of the sub-committees reporting to the Standards Committee; to provide advice to veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, members of the public and the wider RCVS on matters relating to the Code of Professional Conduct and its supporting guidance; and to support, develop and line manage Standards and Advice officers/Administrative assistants.
Key Responsibilities
Line Management
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To line manage, develop and support Standards and Advice Officers and/or administrative support within the team
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Ensuring direct reports provide high quality, accurate advice to internal and external stakeholders
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To support the senior leadership of the Standards and Advice team and the legal directorate
Standards Committee and advice
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Support the Standards & Advisory Lead with the work of the Standards Committee including preparing agendas, drafting papers and taking minutes.
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Draft changes to the Code of Professional Conduct and Supporting Guidance as directed by the Standards & Advisory Lead and/or the Standards Committee.
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Assist with formulation of RCVS advice on specific issues.
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Support the work of the Sub Committees reporting to Standards Committee, including the Certification, Recognised Veterinary Practice and Riding Establishments Sub Committees, and the Ethics Review Panel.
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Provide advice to internal and external stakeholders on professional conduct issues specifically those arising from the Code of Professional Conduct; by telephone or email and in accordance with Service Standards.
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Assist with projects and working parties reporting to the Standards Committee
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Support the Standards & Advisory Lead to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders
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Undertake other duties within the department and College, as requested by the Standards & Advisory Lead (role title to be confirmed)
Quality Assurance and development of best practice
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Assist and support the Standards & Advisory Lead with:
Essential Qualifications
Essential skills, knowledge & experience
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Ability to understand complex problems and proactively formulate solutions or theories
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Previous experience of working in a public facing advisory capacity providing high quality advice
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A customer-focused approach, dealing with people in a compassionate, just and fair manner
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Clear, concise, logical and practical approach to issues
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Strong organisational and administrative skills
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Excellent writing and drafting skills
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Excellent IT skills
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Excellent telephone manner
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Ability to work as part of a team
Desired skills & experience
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Line management experience
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Experience of working with Committees in a regulatory environment
*The application page will give you a single 'Upload your CV' option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role*
Here at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, improving animal health and welfare by advancing the ethical, professional, and clinical standards of the veterinary professions is at the heart of all our work. We also strive to advance veterinary standards with programmes of work around mental health, leadership, environmental sustainability, diversity, and innovation.
We set the standards for and monitor the quality of veterinary education; we hold Registers of those vets and veterinary nurses who are qualified to practice; we set professional standards for vets and veterinary nurses, and we help practices raise their standards through our Practice Standards Scheme.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 020 7222 2001
