About Royal College of Physicians

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a membership charity with over 500 years of history. It focuses on making a difference to physicians around the UK and the world.

From humble beginnings, it now has over 36,000 members and is a vital part of the medical charities sector. The RCP offers excellent benefits, work life balance, opportunities for development and personal and professional growth. From fun days to their Christmas and summer parties and wellbeing initiatives and free lunches for staff, the RCP is a second home to everyone.

The RCP has a strong 1:1 culture with a clear understanding that wellbeing discussions should take place at these meetings.

RCP London are close to Regent's Park, and where possible they encourage walking meetings as a way of helping to remove stress and increase relaxation during meetings. They also encourage unique spaces to be used for meetings in addition to conventional meeting spaces.

The RCP also offers subsidised therapies including chiropody and osteopathy for staff. There are a number of break out areas across their sites, and recently opened a new modern cafe as a meeting space and provide relaxation away from the office.

What is it like to work for Royal College of Physicians

My Manager

81% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

RCP have a 12 month, modular leadership and management programme called 'World Class Manager' which is run by Global Growth Institute. Its aim is to develop core leadership skills through short, quick and bite size modules, which managers can undertake flexibly.

81% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wellbeing

71% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

RCP hold a dedicated wellbeing week at the beginning of every year. They draw on staff member's experiences and skills to run wellbeing sessions as well as hiring external specialists to run sessions.

71% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

My Team

80% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

The RCP paid for an organisation workshop in June 2019, which involved a work simulation activity where RCP staff were able to gain an understanding of challenges for staff at different levels through role play.

80% of staff disagreed:

People in our team don't care much for each other

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%
Maternity

At least 10 weeks’ full pay or generous alternative