MBChB Placement Officer

University of Chester; Wheeler (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Medical School is seeking a proactive Placement Officer to manage clinical placements for medical students. You will work with the Placement Coordinator and Head of Operational Delivery to ensure safe, high-quality learning experiences across a network of healthcare partners.

You will support allocation, maintain relationships with NHS partners, manage data and compliance, and guide students and staff through placement processes while driving improvements in systems and the student

Qualifications

• Must combine excellent administrative expertise with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain high standards.
• Strong communication skills with diverse stakeholders and confident use of data and digital tools.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communicator

Data & systems proficiency

Detail-oriented & analytical

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.

Interested?

If you're an experienced administrator with excellent organisational skills, a talent for relationship building and a passion for delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.