Clinical Placements Manager x 2

City St George's, University of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City St George’s, University of London is seeking a Clinical Placements Manager to coordinate clinical placements across the School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS). You will oversee planning, capacity management and operational delivery, building partnerships with NHS Trusts and other providers to ensure high-quality clinical learning opportunities that meet programme requirements.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills with experience in complex operational

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex operational activity within HE/healthcare or clinical placement settings.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills to work with NHS Trusts and academic teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination and delivery of clinical placements across SHMS programmes.
• Manage placement capacity and allocations; monitor availability and resolve issues.
• Develop and maintain relationships with NHS Trusts and providers; ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Operational management

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Redeployee Applicants Only

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's. Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Clinical Placements Manager will play a key role within the School of Health and Medical Sciences (SHMS), overseeing the coordination and delivery of clinical placements across a diverse portfolio of healthcare programmes. Working collaboratively with academic colleagues, NHS Trusts and other placement providers, the postholder will ensure effective placement planning, capacity management and operational delivery. The role will support the development of sustainable placement partnerships, ensuring students have access to high‑quality clinical learning opportunities that meet programme requirements and professional standards.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Placements Manager will lead the planning, coordination and operational delivery of clinical placements across SHMS programmes. Responsibilities include managing placement capacity and allocations, developing and maintaining effective relationships with NHS Trusts and other providers, and working with academic teams to ensure placement requirements are met. The postholder will monitor placement availability, identify and resolve operational issues, support compliance with professional and programme requirements, and contribute to service improvements that enhance the student placement experience and support sustainable placement provision.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will have experience managing complex operational activity, ideally within higher education, healthcare or clinical placement settings. They will demonstrate strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate placement capacity and resolve issues effectively. Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills are essential, alongside the ability to work collaboratively with academic teams, NHS Trusts and external partners. They will have a sound understanding of relevant procedures, quality standards and compliance requirements, with a commitment to continuous improvement and a positive student experience.

Closing date for applications:

8th November 2026

Interview dates TBC

The selection process will involve an interview and a presentation. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector‑leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio‑economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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