Assessments coordinator | Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation is seeking an Undergraduate Assessments Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of Clinical Competency Assessments for medical students at Wythenshawe Hospital. This role involves coordinating examiners and simulated patients, ensuring quality assessment standards, and managing communication across teams. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, well-organised, and possess strong coordination skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to medical education and the success of aspiring doctors.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and well-organised with attention to detail.
• Experience in coordinating assessments or similar tasks.
• Strong communication skills for collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate recruitment of examiners and simulated patients.
• Plan and execute assessment activities to meet standards.
• Manage monitoring and reporting systems for assessments.

Job description

Undergraduate Assessments Coordinator – Undergraduate Medical Education
Location: Education and Research Centre, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and well‑organised Undergraduate Coordinator to join our experienced team within the Undergraduate Medical Education Department at Wythenshawe Hospital. This pivotal role focuses on supporting the delivery of Clinical Competency Assessments (CCA) for medical students in Years 3–5. The role involves coordinating the recruitment of examiners and simulated patients, ensuring the smooth planning and execution of assessments, and collaborating closely with tutors, administrative staff and the wider Assessment Team across the Manchester sector and the University of Manchester Medical School.

Job Purpose

The post holder will assist the Assessments Manager to co‑ordinate the planning, organisation, and delivery of all Undergraduate Clinical Competency Assessments (CCA) held at the MFT Wythenshawe site for over 400 medical students in years 3, 4 and 5. The role also includes undertaking any other duties deemed appropriate to the band when requested by Senior Staff.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the recruitment of examiners and simulated patients for Undergraduate CCA.
• Plan and execute all assessment activities, ensuring they meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Establish and manage systems for monitoring and reporting assessment outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication with tutors, administrative staff, partner hospitals, and the wider Assessment Team.
• Report on a regular basis to the Assessments Manager and manage individual administrative responsibilities within the assessment processes.
• Contribute to additional departmental duties in line with the general responsibilities of the post.

Contact

Donna Campbell, Senior Assessments Manager –
Email: [e-mail]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Application

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Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply. If you have special requirements to help with your application, please contact the manager named above.

Advert closes on Sunday 21 Dec 2025