Examination Coordinator (ORE)

Company: UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
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Location: London
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Site University College London Hospital Town London Salary £38,488 – £46,852 Per annum inclusive of HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 30/08/2026 23:59

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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day delivery of the General Dental Council’s Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) Part 2, as delivery expands for candidates seeking registration as dentists in the UK.

We are seeking an experienced and organised administrator to join the team and play a key role in supporting the efficient delivery of the exam. The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive high-level support for both the Medical Emergencies and Diagnosis and Treatment Planning components of the examination.

This is an onsite role based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, part of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

This role would suit a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in attention to detail, and is motivated to contribute to a professional and high-performing examination.

The post holder will ensure exams run smoothly and efficiently, maintaining accurate records, managing queries, and supporting quality assurance processes that enhance the overall candidate and examiner experience.

You will be involved in coordinating exam logistics, preparing materials and schedules, and acting as a key point of contact for candidates, examiners, and stakeholders.

Working for our organisation

University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.

We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:

  • University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
  • National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
  • Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
  • University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
  • Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
  • University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
  • The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
  • University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street

We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.

We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*

* UCLH top trust to work at in England – In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff – To find out more, visit: Flexible working.

To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?

Person specification

Knowledge and Qualifications

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
  • Knowledge of examination management
  • Knowledge and understanding of clinical exams

Experience

  • Demonstrable experience of examination delivery and support
  • Experience in an Education and Training

Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent standard of keyboard skills and experience of using Microsoft Packages
  • Demonstrable experience of database and spreadsheet use, including data entry and report production
  • High-level office administration skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  • Ability to advise and respond to multiple queries & objectives.
  • Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own work to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to make judgements and decisions based on information received.
  • Excellent attention to detail and high standard of accuracy Ability to present data and information in meaningful formats for written reports.
  • Focus on professionalism and follow standard procedures

Communication

  • Experienced in and confident at communicating with all levels of staff, including internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage any sensitive issues relating to examination delivery
  • Able to confidently deliver presentations to large groups

Personal and People Development

  • Flexible and proactive approach
  • Able to work effectively as part of a team
  • Ability to work independently
  • Ability to act at all times within the framework of the Equal Opportunities & Diversity policy

Specific Requirements

  • Weekend support will be required at least 4-5 times per year
  • It may be necessary to work outside of the core working hours of 9-5pm

At UCLH, we have a real ‘One Team’ ethos, and our values – safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.

At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.

UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to: https://www.uclh.nhs.uk/work-with-us/why-choose-uclh/flexible-working.

We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.

  • interest free season ticket loan for travel
  • free independent and confidential support
  • large retail discounts
  • a staff discount platform
  • cycle to work scheme
  • on-site accommodation

Additionally, UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort, offers a variety of ways to engage with the arts as a member of UCLH staff. You can try out the weekly choir, weekly art club and join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more.

  • UCLH Arts and Heritage’s staff wellbeing programme, Creative Comfort
  • weekly choir
  • weekly art club
  • join the Culture Club for exclusive access to free and discounted tickets for opera, exhibitions, theatre and more

We recognise, reward and thank colleagues by nominating them for our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity.

  • our annual Celebrating Excellence Awards, which are funded by UCLH Charity

We are also members of www.mytrustbenefits.co.uk/ which offers discounts on high street retail stores, offers on travel deals, and also to take advantage of cash back schemes.

  • discounts on high street retail stores
  • offers on travel deals
  • cash back schemes

You must already have the right to work in the United Kingdom or fully meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. We welcome applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship; however, we can only consider these where all UKVI requirements are met. Before applying, please ensure that both you and the role satisfy the relevant UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) points‑based system criteria, as applications that do not meet these requirements cannot be progressed. For more information about the criteria, please click here

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Posted: August 20th, 2026