Examination Coordinator (ORE)
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This role supports the day-to-day delivery of the General Dental Council's Overseas Registration Examination (ORE) Part 2, focusing on its expansion for dentists seeking UK registration. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support for the Medical Emergencies and Diagnosis and Treatment Planning components. It's an onsite role at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospitals, requiring an organised individual to ensure smooth exam operations. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, preparing materials, and acting as a key contact for candidates and examiners.
Essential criteria
- Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of examination management
Desirable criteria
- MS Excel qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical exams
- 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
- Knowledge and Qualifications
- Degree level qualification or equivalent level of knowledge/experience
- Knowledge of examination management
- MS Excel qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical exams
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £38,488 – £46,852 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job summary
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.
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