Placement Assistant

The University of Salford has a new opportunity on a one-year fixed term contract for a Placements Assistant in the School of Health and Society, supporting Nursing and Midwifery programmes. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to provide outstanding customer service, together with the ability to administer complex systems and procedures and work effectively under pressure. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be proficient in the standard Office 365 packages and will have the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly.

Key Responsibilities 

• Provision of a high-quality service to internal and external customers and stakeholders regarding all aspects of placement administration from maintaining databases with relevant information to providing advice to students and academics on placement processes.
• Creation and maintenance of accurate data regarding student placements.
• Providing information and advice to students, academics and placement providers regarding the use of placement administration and assessment systems.
• Assisting the Placement Administrators with placement allocation processes.
• Processing and providing advice on student Travel and Dual Accommodation Expenses claims through the NHS Learning Support Fund.

About the School or Department

Our School of Health & Society is one of the largest providers of nursing, midwifery and allied health professional education programmes in the UK, known for our track record of collaborating with a wide range of industry partners across health and social care to produce highly skilled graduates with real work experience. We are at an interesting time in the Higher Education sector, there is significant change in terms of oversight, student expectations and changing demographics and we are trying to do things differently so that we stay ahead of these changes. Our connection to industry is stronger than ever and we're proud to have more partnerships with SMEs than any other Greater Manchester University. It's everything we do and the way we do everything.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
• Greater Manchester - live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles 
• Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
• Our MediaCity campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub 
• A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you

Job Description

Closing date: 01/05/2025, 23:55

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