Support & Guidance for Applicants

"What drew me to the role at the College was the chance to apply analytical work to questions of equity and access: making sure people get the care they need, when and where they need it. My background is in cancer and public health research, and the College's evaluation work on chronic disease management programmes was a big part of what attracted me, as a concrete system-level intervention aimed at exactly that question of who gets care. The role itself spans three domains: GP workload, EMR and patient records, and GP training data. The projects I find most rewarding are the ones where data directly shapes policy thinking. That includes building spatial models of GP access at the local level, mapping training distribution to surface patterns in rural sustainability and urban deprivation and putting evidence behind the case that GP workload is becoming increasingly complex as the population grows and ages. That work feeds straight into the College's advocacy and planning, which makes it feel purposeful rather than abstract. The RPI team is small and collegial. There's room to bring ideas forward and have them taken seriously, and the people around me are generous with their time and expertise. On the development side, I've had the chance to present research at national and international conferences, and over the last year I've started working more closely with the GP training department, learning my way into assessment data and the statistics around testing."

Fintan Stanley, Data Analyst

"In my role as Programme Manager for the IMG Rural GP Programme, what I enjoy most is the strong sense of purpose behind the work. Supporting IMGs as they transition into rural general practice has been very rewarding, and it’s particularly satisfying to see them and their families integrate into rural communities countrywide while also hugely contributing to addressing healthcare needs in rural areas. My role is dynamic and engaging, involving the coordination and delivery of the programme from end to end. This includes working closely with stakeholders, supporting IMGs and GP practices, managing logistics, and ensuring the programme meets both educational and stakeholder expectations. No two days are the same, which keeps the work engaging and continually challenging in a positive way. The culture across our team and the wider College is very collaborative and supportive. I feel lucky to be part of such a dedicated, hardworking team where we genuinely look out for and support each other. My role is a job-share position, which allows me to continue growing professionally while balancing home life and personal commitments. The flexibility within the College makes this possible, supporting staff to manage their time effectively while maintaining both productivity and wellbeing."

Caroline Keyes, IMG Rural GP Programme Manager