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Are you passionate about bridging the gap between education and industry? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections with employers and ensuring students have valuable work experiences? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Work Placement Officer (PAHT Hospital settings)

Starting Salary £25,347 per annum

Located at Princess Alexandra Hospital & Harlow College

Full time

Perm

About the Team:

Our Work Placement Team is the driving force behind creating crucial links with industries, securing enriching work placements for our learners, and maximizing the benefits of these experiences. We foster collaboration between students, employers, and teaching staff to guarantee the best possible outcomes. All team members receive comprehensive initial and ongoing training to excel in their roles.

About the Role:

You will be responsible for the allocation of Harlow College students to work placements in both clinical and non-clinical settings within Princess Alexandra Hospital and other PAHT locations. You will ensure all pre, mid and post placement checks are completed to ensure students meet the requirements of both the training assessment criteria and any relevant hospital regulations. You will work closely with PAHT Placement Facilitators, Harlow College teaching staff and students to maintain the smooth running of work placements within the hospital trust.

Main duties:

· Negotiate and allocate Hospital based placements for both T Level and other College students, considering curriculum, clinical and organisational requirements

· Upload and maintain accurate placement details using the College work placement platform

· Ensure all required checks are completed and recorded including Health & Safety, DBS and immunisations

· Facilitate the documenting of all placement monitoring records

· Provide first line support for placement provider and student enquiries

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a candidate with the following qualifications and attributes:

• Proven track record of successfully engaging and developing relationships with employers, clients, or customers.
• Experience in a customer service or client-centred environment with excellent telephone skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a willingness to forge new contacts.
• Experience in using technology, along with a willingness to understand new technology.
• Ability to problem-solve, flexibility in managing work priorities, and a track record of meeting deadlines and targets.
• Safeguarding Level 2 qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
• Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

What We Can Offer:

Join our efficient and professional Work Placement Team, where collaboration is key, and mutual support is a priority. As a successful candidate, you can expect:

• Funding for any training required for the role.
• Investment in your professional development.
• Opportunities to advance your career within the college.
• An excellent benefits package, including 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro-Rata).

If you would like to pop in or have an informal discussion to find out more, please contact Dan Webber; dwebber@harlow-college.ac.uk

To apply, please click on the link below or copy and paste the URL

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Please do not apply directly through Essex School Jobs as your application may not be progressed.

Closing date for applications isFriday 18th October Midday

Interviews expected w/c 4th November

This vacancy may close early dependant on the volume of applications received, we therefore encourage you to apply ASAP.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.