Join Our Team: Responsible Officer

Aptitude Support Ltd. is a provider of independent medical appraisals. 

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of clinical governance while offering a streamlined, supportive experience for our doctors. 

We are seeking a seasoned medical leader to join us as our Responsible Officer. 

In this pivotal role, you will hold statutory responsibility for the oversight of medical revalidation and the clinical performance of our doctors, ensuring we meet all requirements set by the General Medical Council (GMC). 

Revalidation & Recommendations: Review appraisal outputs and provide timely recommendations to the GMC regarding doctors’ fitness to practise and revalidation. 

Clinical Governance: Maintain and evolve the company’s clinical governance framework, ensuring it aligns with Good Medical Practice. 

Performance Management: Oversee the investigation of concerns regarding a doctor’s conduct or performance, implementing remediation or disciplinary processes where necessary. 

Quality Assurance: Lead the quality assurance of the appraisal process, ensuring that all appraisals are robust, objective, and developmental. 

Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the GMC, Higher Level Responsible Officers, and other regulatory bodies as required. 

Fully Registered Medical Practitioner: Must hold a current license to practise with the GMC. 

Experienced Leader: Previous experience as an RO, Deputy RO, or Medical Director is highly desirable. 

Expert Knowledge: A deep understanding of the UK medical revalidation framework and Responsible Officer Regulations is required. 

Integrity & Objectivity: Proven ability to make difficult, evidence-based decisions regarding professional standards. 

Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback to peers and stakeholders. 

We believe that clinical oversight shouldn't be synonymous with administrative burden. At Aptitude Support, you will join a streamlined organisation offering a high-impact leadership role fitting round your existing commitments.  

You will benefit from: 

Customized Digital Workflow: Our chosen appraisal platform is designed to make data review intuitive and efficient. 

Dedicated Administrative Support: Our team handles the scheduling and document chasing, allowing you to focus purely on clinical judgment and recommendations. 

Agile Environment: A nimble decision-making structure and a lean, responsive leadership team that values your clinical autonomy. 

Culture of Excellence: Engage with a diverse cohort of doctors who value rigorous, developmental appraisals. 

Comprehensive Protection: We offer a robust indemnity package and full legal backing for all statutory decisions made in the course of your duties. 

True Hybrid Working: Manage your portfolio of recommendations from wherever you work best, supported by our secure, cloud-based infrastructure. 

Focus on Mentorship: Lead a diverse team of appraisers in an environment focused on bridging the gap between regulatory compliance and a supportive professional development for doctors 

Enhanced Portfolio: An appointment that adds significant weight to your professional portfolio with a manageable, predictable time commitment. 

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience in clinical governance to hello@aptitudesupport.com.