Hybrid Higher Specialist Training Coordinator

RCPI group; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Flexible hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Learning & Development

Job summary

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland seeks a Permanent HST Programme Coordinator to manage planning and execution of medical specialist training programmes. You will liaison with trainees, trainers, NSDs and programme directors, ensuring high-quality delivery and accurate data management.

The role requires a proactive communicator with strong IT literacy, excellent organisation, and a collaborative approach to cross‑department projects.

Qualifications

• Relevant third level qualification with proven capability and 2-3 years' experience in a comparable role.
• Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills with skilful attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated capability to manage key business relationships with stakeholders.
• Self-starter with motivation and ability to work flexibly both independently and in a team.
• Strong writing skills for reports, letters, and presentations.
• Ability to manage time and prioritise with a varied workload.
• Proven IT literacy and ability to maximise digital tools for efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Trainee Recruitment & Selection activities across the application and interview process.
• Liaise with NSDs, Hospital staff, and NDTP regarding annual intake figures.
• On-board National Specialty Directors to standardise recruitment and assessment processes.
• Schedule and communicate study days, inductions, and events to trainees and trainers.
• Organise and support Specialty Training Committees and follow up actions.
• Maintain trainee profiles and curriculum requirements in ePortfolio systems.
• Provide timely responses to queries and relay feedback to stakeholders.
• Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports for RCPI management and external bodies.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Inter-personal skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Writing skills

IT literacy

Stakeholder management

Flexible/initiative

Education

Third level qualification

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Database/website editing

Project management

Job description

The Royal College of Physicians of Ireland seeks a Permanent HST Programme Coordinator to manage planning and execution of medical specialist training programmes. You will liaison with trainees, trainers, NSDs and programme directors, ensuring high-quality delivery and accurate data management.

The role requires a proactive communicator with strong IT literacy, excellent organisation, and a collaborative approach to cross‑department projects.