MBBS Placements Coordinator

at  University College London

ABOUT US

Bringing together six UCL divisions and institutes - Cancer Institute, Eastman Dental Institute, Division of Medicine, Division of Infection and Immunity, Division of Surgery and Interventional Sciences and the UCL Medical School – the Faculty of Medical Sciences (FMS) offers a unique mix of pioneering research, best in class researchers and clinicians, cutting-edge facilities and links with world-renowned partner hospitals and institutions.
The faculty is the top in the UK for research power in life and medical sciences (REF 2021) and is consistently ranked in the top 10 in QS rankings. The faculty is dedicated to delivering world-class medical education and developing translational research that benefits patients and society in the UK and globally.
The Education Administration and Student Experience (EASE) staff across the Faculty work together in a close network of teams that support all of our students.
The Medical School’s MBBS programme aims to qualify distinctive ‘UCL Doctors’ – highly capable, and patient-centred clinicians, equipped to practise medicine in a professional, inclusive, and sustainable way, grounded in science and best practice

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for an experienced education administrator with a service orientated outlook able to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. The successful candidate will have experience of project work and curriculum organisation and timetabling. They will be able to work independently and will be skilled in coordinating and prioritising their own work and that of their team.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please see below for things to consider:

• The advert will close on 9 February 2025 at 23:59 GMT, however we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.
• A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
• If you have any queries about the role, please contact latefah.scott@ucl.ac.uk.
• If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact latefah.scott@ucl.ac.uk
• The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
• In the event we get a high number of applications, we may close the advert early before the published closing date.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are recruiting for an Undergraduate Medicine Placements Coordinator based at the Royal Free Hospital campus in Hampstead.
The post holder will oversee placements for Year 4 of the MBBS program, ensuring a high-quality student experience and the delivery of excellent clinical training in alignment with the Intended Learning Outcomes in the MBBS Curriculum Map and the General Medical Council’s Outcomes for Graduates. The post holder will manage two Placements Administrators working in the same year of study and will work closely with the wider site-based Placements Team to support activities within and across years, to provide cross-cover to enable continuity of services to staff and students. The post holder will participate in preparation and on-the-day delivery of clinical examinations at their site.
The Placements Team works closely with local clinical and specialty leads, as well as a wide range of academic, clinical, and professional services staff from UCL Medical School and its partner NHS Trusts and UCL medical students.

Appointment details:

• The post is graded at grade 7, the annual salary for which ranges from £43,124 to £51,610 per annum inclusive of London weighting
• The appointment is available from 22nd April 2025 as a fixed term post covering maternity leave until 22nd January 2026.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc