Veterinary Practice Placement Co-ordinator

Veterinary Practice Placement  Co-ordinator

Reference Number: SCCG2166

Salary: Starting salary £15,969 per annum with incremental progression to £17,938 pro rata £27,481 to £30,869 

Advert Closing Date: Midnight on 17th January 2021 

Interview Date: Week commencing 25th January 2021

Interviews will comply with social distancing guidelines/remote interviews will be held on Microsoft Teams

Location: Eccles Sixth Form College 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Hours per Week: 22

Eccles Sixth Form College requires Registered Veterinary Nurse or Veterinary Surgeon as a Veterinary Nursing Placement Coordinator. The successful candidate will be contracted for 22 hours per week. The role requires a confident, friendly and helpful person who will be able to work under pressure and on their own initiative. 

The role involves liaising with students, teachers and employers to secure work placements for veterinary nursing students and ensure that up to date records of all placements are maintained. They will be required to secure new training practices and be the contact between the college and veterinary practices. The successful candidate will be required to assess clinical competency of learners whilst undertaking work placement and assist with the delivery of practical skills for example preparation for OSCE’s. They will also be responsible quality checking the online portfolio completed in practice (Central Skills Log) and monitoring student progress towards this. Working with the Veterinary Nursing teachers they will also play a role in the selection process of new students.  

About Us

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join Us: 

• A range of developmental & career opportunities

• Staff Benefits Package with the best discounts and savings from high-street retailers, holidays and cinemas

• Various health & wellbeing benefits including discounted gym memberships, confidential staff counselling and health cash plans 

• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

Commitment to Safeguarding 

As part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Appointees will be required to pay for their own DBS checks where applicable to the post.