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About The Role
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to support the effective coordination and delivery of clinical placements within the Clinical Placements Team.
The postholder will manage the administration and coordination of practice placements, ensuring robust, efficient and compliant processes in line with professional, regulatory and institutional requirements. Working closely with NHS colleagues, academic staff, students and external partners across specific programmes of study, or supporting a particular function within the team, the role will support high-quality placement experience and contribute to ongoing service improvement. The ability to build effective working relationships and develop a sound understanding of academic programmes and regulations is essential.
The role will be predominantly based at the Singleton Campus, with occasional working at the Carmarthen Campus as required.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all aspects of practice placement administration to a high professional standard, including booking placement accommodation, processing travel claims and timesheets, and maintaining accurate placement records. They will bring substantial administrative experience, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage complex processes with accuracy, discretion and professionalism. Experience of working in higher education or another regulated environment is desirable.
The post sits within a high-performing and fast-paced Clinical Placements Team. The postholder will be highly organised and proactive, with strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work to tight deadlines, anticipating and resolving issues as they arise.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.
As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.
Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 – A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.
The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.