[Hiring] Practice Placement Coordinator @East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Role Description

The EMAS Education Team is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Practice Placement Team. The Practice Placement Coordinator will play a key role in supporting high-quality practice learning across the Trust, ensuring apprentices, students and learners are effectively supported throughout their development.

Working within the Organisational Learning Directorate, the post holder will:

• Coordinate practice placements and learner allocations.
• Support apprenticeship programmes and recruitment activity.
• Act as a key link between Education, operational teams and Higher Education Institution partners.
• Support the continued expansion of Practice Educator programmes.
• Contribute to quality assurance, governance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating practice placements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex queries.
• Knowledge of apprenticeship programmes.
• Experience in quality assurance processes.

Requirements

• Coordinate and oversee the administration of practice placements.
• Act as a key point of contact for learners, Practice Educators, operational colleagues and Higher Education Institution partners.
• Produce timely reports and management information relating to placement activity.
• Maintain accurate learner, placement and Practice Educator records.
• Develop, maintain and review standard operating procedures.
• Support the planning, coordination and continuous improvement of apprenticeship and practice placement projects.
• Coordinate communications relating to practice learning.
• Support the organisation and delivery of recruitment and interview processes.
• Coordinate the planning and administration of Practice Educator programmes.
• Assist with the induction, training and ongoing support of Practice Educators.
• Monitor placement capacity across the Trust.
• Support quality assurance, governance and audit processes.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Organisational Learning Directorate and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Flexible working where appropriate.
• Supportive and forward-thinking team environment.
• Meaningful contribution to the education and development of colleagues.