Placement Coordinator

PAS - School of Allied Health & Community, School of Nursing & Midwifery and School of Psychology

The University of Worcester offers a range of healthcare programmes including nursing, midwifery, therapy, and radiography. The role sits within our Professional Administrative Service (PAS) for the Placement Support Team – Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health. 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 friendly team as a Placement Co-ordinator.

We are seeking an experienced administrator/co-ordinator who will be responsible for planning placement allocations and a range of related functions, including employer liaison, planning schedules, student advice and guidance, and maintaining the placement database. This is a busy role with a complex workload and would suit someone with an aptitude for planning and with great attention to detail.

What's in it for you?

• Annual incremental increase up to £24,144, with the opportunity to progress to £25,285
• 32 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 37 total days after 5 years’ service
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to 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

The role is based at our St Johns campus. After the probation period, hybrid working is a possibility (typically 1-2 days per week). A flexi-time scheme is in operation.

From 1 August 2023, the salary range for this role will increase to £22,681 - £24,533, with the opportunity to progress to £25,742.

Please contact Sandra Ashford, Head of the Placement Support Team, with informal queries about the role: [email protected]