Work Placement Officer

Work Placement Officer - Life Sciences

Reference: SCCG2547 | Closing Date: 11/06/2023 | Interview Date: Week Commencing 19/06/2023

Salary: £28,172 - £31,645 (Pro-Rata Salary £13.832 - £15,538) Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Contract Type: Fixed Term until 12/07/2024, Part Time, Term Time only plus 2 Weeks

Hours per Week: 19.5 | Location: Chatsworth Road, M30 9FJ

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join this successful and highly motivated department at Eccles Sixth Form College as a Work Placement Officer within the Life Sciences Department. The Life Sciences department encompasses Animal Studies, Equine Studies, Veterinary Nursing, and Science. We are offering a position that covers 19.5 hours per week with flexibility on working days and reimbursed travel costs.

The main role with Animal and Equine studies is the Due Diligence Checks of work experience placements for the Technical Qualifications alongside the building and maintaining of relationships with key employers. The main role within Veterinary Nursing is the auditing/internal quality assurance of CSL (Clinical Skills Logs); you will be the key link between the students, their clinical coaches, and the curriculum team. You will also be responsible for Training Practices (TPs) Placement Location Approvals (PALs) and Due Diligence Checks.

The successful candidate will be a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN). They will be dedicated, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person with a passion for supporting the learning of veterinary nursing students within practice placement. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of being a clinical coach, assessor and/or internal quality assurer. This role requires a calm working approach, the ability to multi-task and be responsive to change, and flexibility and commitment.

How to Apply

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

Reason to Join Us:

• Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer pension contributions

• A range of developmental & career opportunities including a dedicated hour per week for CPD

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

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

• Dedicated staff wellbeing days throughout the year

• Family Friendly & Flexible Working Policies

• 3pm finish on Fridays

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.