Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a busy department within the Medical Education Team.
We look forward to receiving applications from those who are looking for a challenging and rewarding role.
The successful candidate would benefit from knowledge of Medical Education. They would need to be confident with public speaking and dealing with large numbers of Undergraduate Medical students; including presenting during lecture theatre sessions / inductions.
They will act as administrator/co-ordinator for Undergraduate Medical Students; organising placements and teaching timetables. Assisting with the day to day running of the Undergraduate Centre.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the wider Medical Education team as required.
A multi-assessment test will take place during interview.
Main duties of the job
- Arrange, oversee, and partake in the delivery of student inductions.- Liaise with Consultants, Allied Health Professionals and staff of all grades, both in person and via email/phone, to arrange suitable student placements; supporting students to meet University requirements.- Liaise with Clinical Skills and Simulation teams to organise the delivery of mandatory clinical teaching.- Support the running of the Undergraduate Centre facilities, ensuring smooth running of all scheduled activity.- Maintain accurate records
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Undergraduate Administrator / Co-ordinator position available at WUTH.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Undergraduate Administrator / Co-ordinator position available at WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's (Grades A- C) , which must include Maths and English
- Advanced computer/keyboard skills including knowledge of Microsoft office packages such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administration role
- Customer Service experience
Desirable
- ECDL qualification
- NVQ or apprenticeship in Business Admin level 3 in administration or equivalent
- Previous experience in Medical Education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Undergraduate Medical Education as required by the University of Liverpool
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal with people at all levels
- Understanding of cultural differences and needs
- Good time keeping
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Able to recognise own limitations e.g when dealing with pastoral care issues
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Essential
- Minimum of 3 GCSE's (Grades A- C) , which must include Maths and English
- Advanced computer/keyboard skills including knowledge of Microsoft office packages such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel and outlook.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in an administration role
- Customer Service experience
Desirable
- ECDL qualification
- NVQ or apprenticeship in Business Admin level 3 in administration or equivalent
- Previous experience in Medical Education
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of Undergraduate Medical Education as required by the University of Liverpool
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal with people at all levels
- Understanding of cultural differences and needs
- Good time keeping
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Positive and flexible approach to work
- Able to recognise own limitations e.g when dealing with pastoral care issues
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
