Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Undergraduate Medical Education Department at MFT. We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced individual to work in a high performing team coordinating, administering and recruiting for the Year 3 clinical placements. The post, based at Oxford Road, will be for 12 months covering maternity leave. There may be occasions when travel is required. We operate flexible working and blended working from home and the office. The undergraduate team deliver the undergraduate medical curriculum to 450 medical students based at MFT Oxford Road and associated teaching hospitals. The post holder will be required to liaise closely with staff based within the Trust, the University of Manchester, counterparts in other Manchester hospitals and colleagues in District General Hospitals. The postholder will be responsible for organising teaching sessions, placements, room bookings and responding to student and supervisor queries in a timely manner. The postholder will be expected to plan and prioritise their workload, so organisational ability, forward planning and excellent communication skills are essential. If you require any further information, please contact the Deputy Head of Service, Lesia Kochan via email atlesia.kochanmft.nhs.uk Main duties of the job Responsible for organising all student placements on a rotational basis (including international students) across Manchester as set out by the current undergraduate curriculum. This includes planning complex individual student tracks. Responsible for organising specialised placements (SSCP and APEP) and liaising with students, local educational colleagues and educational colleagues at other clinical education campuses and clinical education providers to disseminate information in a timely manner Be responsive to student enquiries and for dealing with day-to-day queries, signposting where necessary in relation to student's personal issues, programme advice and assessment. Recruit educational supervisors for education modules. Liaise with the Academic Lead, Hospital Dean and Head of Service with any student or placement issues. Liaise and negotiate with clinicians, educational colleagues and external providers to ensure programme delivery and minimise cancellations by agreeing cover. Liaise with Academic Lead regarding the recruitment of new supervisors for the programme. About us MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year. Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary. We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022. We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable. At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together. Date posted 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 349-COR-6923921 Job locations Undergraduate Medical Education Undergraduate Centre Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Job description Job responsibilities To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Diversity Matters MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcingmft.nhs.uk. Were looking forward to hearing from you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ or equivalent A level Standard or equivalent Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of office systems Administrative experience Experience of team working Desirable NHS experience Education experience Experience with medical students Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proactive, innovate and manage competing demands Methodical, well organised, flexible approach to work Negotiation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 3 NVQ or equivalent A level Standard or equivalent Desirable ECDL or equivalent Experience Essential Experience of office systems Administrative experience Experience of team working Desirable NHS experience Education experience Experience with medical students Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proactive, innovate and manage competing demands Methodical, well organised, flexible approach to work Negotiation skills Employer details Employer name Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Address Undergraduate Medical Education Undergraduate Centre Oxford Road Manchester M13 9WL Employer's website https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)