MBChB Placement Officer

University of Chester; Chester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chester's Chester Medical School is seeking a Placement Officer to deliver high-quality clinical placements for our medical students. This role plays a key part in the training and development of future doctors within a growing medical school.

You will manage placements across NHS partners and providers, maintain data and compliance, and support students and colleagues with guidance on placement processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable working with data, systems and digital tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support allocation and management of clinical placements across diverse healthcare settings.
• Build and maintain relationships with NHS partners and placement providers.
• Manage placement data, compliance records and reporting requirements.
• Provide guidance to students and colleagues on placement processes and systems.
• Identify and solve issues, analysing information to implement effective solutions.
• Organise stakeholder events and ensure actions are delivered.
• Drive continuous improvement of systems, processes and the student experience.

Skills

Organised

Communication

Data handling

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an organised, proactive professional who thrives on building relationships, managing processes and making a real difference?

Chester Medical School is looking for a Placement Officer to play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical placements for our medical students. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious medical school where your work will directly impact the training and development of future doctors.

About the Role

Clinical placements are at the heart of medical education, and you'll be instrumental in ensuring students have access to safe, high-quality and well-managed learning experiences across a wide network of healthcare partners.

Working closely with the Placement Coordinator and Head of Operational Delivery, you will:

• Support the allocation and management of clinical placements across a variety of healthcare settings.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with NHS partners, placement providers and internal stakeholders.
• Manage placement data, compliance records and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support students and colleagues by providing expert guidance on placement processes and systems.
• Problem solve, proactively identifying issues, analysing information and implementing effective solutions.
• Organise stakeholder events and meetings, ensuring actions are delivered effectively.
• Help drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance systems, processes and the student experience.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who combines excellent administrative expertise with a passion for delivering outstanding service. You will be:

• Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• An excellent communicator who can build strong working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Confident working with data, systems and digital technologies.
• Detail-oriented, analytical and focused on maintaining high standards.

Why Join Chester Medical School?

At Chester Medical School, we're building something special. You'll be joining a supportive team where innovation, collaboration and student success are central to everything we do.

In return, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Make a meaningful contribution to the education of future healthcare professionals.
• Develop your expertise in medical education and placement management.
• Work alongside dedicated colleagues and healthcare partners.
• Be part of an institution committed to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement.