Adult Nursing Placements Lead

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Hybrid working

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an organised, people-focused professional to lead placement administration for Adult Nursing students. You will own the placement process from start to finish, coordinating with academic staff, healthcare partners and students to ensure timely, compliant placements.

You will work with two Education Services Administrators to meet deadlines and provide a consistent service.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent professional experience required.
• Experience juggling multiple projects or workstreams and meeting tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel to produce accurate reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate and manage Adult Nursing placements across the academic year.
• Coordinate with NHS Trusts, placement providers and partner universities to secure capacity.
• Act as expert user of placement systems such as InPlace and PARE.
• Ensure pre-placement requirements (Occupational Health clearance and training) are completed.
• Be the main point of contact for students, academic staff and practice partners.
• Produce reports and management information to support decision making.
• Help improve processes, policies and systems and support colleagues as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent professional experience

Tools

InPlace

PARE

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking an organised, people-focused professional to lead placement administration for Adult Nursing students. You will own the placement process from start to finish, coordinating with academic staff, healthcare partners and students to ensure timely, compliant placements.

You will work with two Education Services Administrators to meet deadlines and provide a consistent service.