We are seeking an experienced senior administrator/co-ordinator who will be responsible for planning a range of healthcare placement allocations and related functions, including employer liaison, providing advice and guidance to other university colleagues, planning schedules, student advice and guidance, and maintaining the placement database.
The University of Worcester offers a range of healthcare programmes including nursing, midwifery, medicine, physiotherapy, and many other programmes. We work in collaboration with NHS trusts, GP practices, and private sector placement areas across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Placement Support Team as a Senior Placement Co-ordinator, working with a friendly and supportive team.
We are committed to helping the people who work here to develop. We provide all professional staff with CPD opportunities and the encouragement to reach their full potential. There are plenty of options for you to be able to build your career at the university, with a wide range of professional vacancies.
This is an exciting and varied role which requires excellent planning and communication skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise workload effectively. The successful candidate will be a keen problem-solver with strong digital capabilities and demonstrate a friendly, committed approach to team working.
What's in it for you?
- Annual incremental increase up to £29,959, with the opportunity to progress to £31,637 subject to performance and the university reward scheme
- Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years’ continuous service
- Attractive Company Pension Scheme
- Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
- Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- In-house training and development support
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
For informal queries regarding the role please contact Sandra Ashford, Head of the Placement Support Team, by emailing s.ashford@worc.ac.uk.
Please note that this post does not meet the minimum salary requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route. We are therefore unable to consider applicants for this post who will require sponsorship to work in the UK.