Clinical Section Editor Lead – Respiratory Medicine; SCE

BMJ On Examination

Remote | Flexible | Session-based

Are you passionate about postgraduate medical education and assessment quality?

Do you have deep expertise in Respiratory Medicine and first‑hand knowledge of the Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE)?

BMJ OnExamination is seeking an expert Clinical Section Editor Lead to oversee and shape our Respiratory Medicine SCE revision content, supporting respiratory trainees to succeed in one of the most demanding postgraduate exams.

This is an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise, educational leadership, and digital innovation within a globally respected medical organisation.

BMJ is a global brand with a worldwide audience, helping clinicians and healthcare organisations tackle today’s most critical challenges. We publish cutting‑edge research, deliver professional development, and create trusted clinical decision‑support tools.

BMJ OnExamination is the UK’s leading provider of online medical exam revision. We have supported over 210,000 doctors worldwide
, combining high‑quality question banks with strong foundations in medical education research and assessment design.

As Clinical Section Editor Lead for Respiratory Medicine
, you will have editorial leadership responsibility for our SCE Respiratory content, ensuring it is:

• Exam‑relevant
• Clinically authentic
• Educationally robust
• Aligned with current UK guidelines and the SCE blueprint

You will work closely with BMJ’s editorial, education, and digital teams to maintain and develop best‑in‑class revision resources.

• Lead the Respiratory Medicine section of BMJ OnExamination for the SCE.
• Author, review, and refine high‑quality single best answer (SBA) and case‑based questions aligned to the SCE Respiratory blueprint.
• Ensure all content is accurate, up to date
  , and reflects current UK and international respiratory guidelines.
• Embed clinical reasoning, exam technique, and best practice into question design and explanations.
• Oversee quality assurance, peer review, and standard‑setting processes.
• Mentor and support contributing question writers where appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with BMJ editorial and education teams to maintain consistency and excellence.
• Engage with emerging approaches in technology‑enhanced assessment
  , including the responsible use of AI‑assisted item development and feedback tools
  .

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent).
• Completion of postgraduate training in Respiratory Medicine, with successful completion
  of the SCE (or equivalent recent, in‑depth knowledge of the exam).
• Strong understanding of the SCE structure
  , blueprint, and assessment standards.
• Broad and current clinical knowledge across Respiratory Medicine.
• Excellent written English with meticulous attention to clinical and editorial detail.
• Experience of exam question writing, reviewing, or teaching at postgraduate level.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote setting
  , meeting editorial deadlines.
• Interest in innovation in medical education, including the use of digital platforms and AI.

• Formal qualification or training in medical education.
• Previous experience as an examiner, question writer, or course faculty for postgraduate respiratory or MRCP‑level teaching.
• Familiarity with online learning platforms or item management systems.
• A reflective, thoughtful approach to assessment quality and trainee experience.

• Flexible, session‑based work that fits around clinical practice.
• Competitive remuneration.
• Access to BMJ’s full suite of online products.
• Online editorial training and ongoing professional support.
• Invitations to BMJ CPD and editorial events.
• The opportunity to shape respiratory education for trainees across the UK and internationally.

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