Clinical Placement Coordinator

We are looking for a Clinical Placement Coordinator to manage, develop, and co-ordinate the Sport Rehabilitation, Student Placements.

The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic team and contribute by supervising Undergraduate and Postgraduate Sport Rehabilitation students on clinical placement in the Student Placement Clinic as well as co-ordinating external placement providers. They will ensure that patients served by the Student Placement Clinic are treated safely and effectively, and that an appropriate Duty of Care is extended towards these patients at all times.

Candidates will demonstrate ability to coordinate and develop external placement providers, ensuring the quality of external clinical placements is maintained. Successful candidates will work closely with BASRaT and use the BASRaT Educational Framework to form the basis of Placement procedures and policies.

A relevant first degree or Masters-level qualification with full graduate membership of a relevant professional body such as the British Association of Sport Rehabilitators and Trainers, the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists or equivalent is essential. It is essential that applicants have a current pitch side, immediate care qualification e.g., PHICIS or a willingness to work towards gaining this qualification.

University Background

Since 1850, St Mary’s mission has been to provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by its distinctive ethos and values. The University is an inclusive academic community, where everybody is welcomed.

St Mary’s is on an exciting journey of transformation and growth, to benefit students, staff and the wider St Mary’s community. As the University builds on its proud heritage, it will be looking for exceptional people to help shape its progressive future.

Closing date: 5th January 2023 at 23:00

Interview date: 18th January 2023

The University is committed to being an inclusive employer and will consider flexible working arrangements. We would welcome applications from candidates who would like to work part time/job share/flexibly.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. Please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying.

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