Administrative Officer (Medicine Programme and Placements)

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.  

The role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the Medical Programme Professional Service Team.

The post holder will work closely with the Senior Administrative Officer and Medical Programme Manager to support them in delivering programme and placement administration for the new Graduate Medicine programme with its first intake of students from September 2024.

This role will focus on implementing and adapting new processes in relation to all aspects of student monitoring and registration, ensuring accurate records and data are managed and in line with University and GMC regulations as well as maintaining accurate student placement records. The postholder will provide comprehensive guidance and support regarding medical placements for students and external placement providers. The postholder is expected to build a knowledge of the systems and processes involved in order to maintain and deliver this administrative support throughout the programme.

About you

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate strong technical and IT skills with a focus on managing and reporting data. They should be a proactive individual, with an attitude open to change and working independently. The ability to work to a high level of accuracy is also essential.  

The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational ability demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with regards to changing workloads and priorities. The role will involve working with a range of staff across the School of Medicine and wider university and to adapt and support a number of professional administrative activities involved in the BMBS Graduate Medicine programme.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and responsible person, with the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently.

What’s in it for you?

We think Surrey is an amazing place to work, and we are carefully crafting a dynamic, flexible, and fun place to work and thrive. Our campus is a beautiful, leafy environment with carefully designed gardens and a picturesque lake. 

In addition to a competitive salary the post holder will receive 32 days annual leave/closure days and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park.

How to apply

Please ensure that you attach your CV and covering letter when submitting your online application form on the university website. For enquiries, please contact Emily de la Perrelle, Programme and Partnership Manager, via email at e.delaperrelle@surrey.ac.uk.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button above.

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