There are opportunities for those who have just passed MRCPCH as well as those with extensive experience. Explore the roles and get in touch!
Progression of volunteering roles
We have a range of opportunities to support the Theory exams, and the below flowchart shows how you might progress, depending on your experience and time commitment.
You'll find more detail about each role next.
Question Setting Groups: Help us write questions for the exams
We hold Question Setting Groups (QSGs) across the UK and virtually several times a year. These bring together College members with MRCPCH, including trainees, consultants and SAS doctors, to write new questions for the Theory exams.
"This was the second... QSG I have attended. It was an incredible experience, and I hope you continue it."
Angoff Judges: Help us set the standard for the exams
We hold Angoff standard setting meetings at the College building in London and remotely. These bring together College members with MRCPCH, including trainees, consultants and SAS doctors, to set the pass marks.
About Angoff Judges and how to apply
Theory Examiner – Trainee: Help us assure the quality of the questions
This role is open to members who have MRCPCH and are in paediatric training.
You will review newly-written theory exam questions to quality assure them. You'll also act on qualitative and quantitative feedback data to improve existing questions.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Theory Examiner – Consultant: Help us assure the overall quality
This role is open to members or Fellows who have MRCPCH and who have completed their paediatric training.
You will review newly-written theory exam questions to quality assure them and act on qualitative and quantitative feedback data to improve existing questions. In addition, you'll support the production of the exams by helping develop and review them.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Deputy Angoff Lead: Lead the standard setting meetings
This role is open to Fellows who have MRCPCH and experience in paediatric training in the UK.
You will provide Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the standard-setting process of the FOP, TAS or AKP exam by chairing and/or attending Angoff and Results Review meetings.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Angoff Lead: Lead the standard setting proces
This role is open to Fellows who have MRCPCH and experience in paediatric training in the UK.
You will provide Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the standard-setting process of the Theory exams by chairing and/or attending Angoff and Results Review meetings. You'll also represent the standard-setting procedures for the exams at our Theory Committee.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Senior Theory Examiner - Question Lead: Lead the question-writing and quality assurance for the Theory exams
This role is for Fellows who have MRCPCH and experience of involvement in RCPCH exams.
You will provide Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the generation, review and quality assurance of questions for the FOP, TAS or AKP exam.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Senior Theory Examiner - Exam Lead: Lead the exam generation and review process
This role is for Fellows who have MRCPCH and experience of involvement in RCPCH exams.
You will provide Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the generation, review and quality assurance of the FOP, TAS or AKP exam.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Deputy Theory Lead: Support the Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ of the Theory exams
This role is for Fellows who have MRCPCH and who have completed their paediatric training.
You will support the Theory Lead, with oversight of work carried out by the Theory Exams Group, Theory Committee and Angoff Panel. You'll also support ratification of the exam results.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.
Theory Lead: Lead the Theory exams
This role is for Fellows who have MRCPCH and who have completed their paediatric training.
You will provide Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ for the Theory examinations by chairing Theory exam committee meetings, represent the Theory examinations on the Examinations Board, lead Results Review meetings to ratify exam results, support all stages of malpractice cases and investigations, join Complaints Appeal Panels for Theory examinations and provide guidance and advice on issues such as reasonable adjustments.
When applications open for this role, we will publish it in our volunteering opportunities listing.