Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator

ARA; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive tertiary institute in England seeks a Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator to manage clinical placements and support student success. This role requires coordination across health programs and the development of systems that enhance placement tracking. Candidates should have relevant administration experience and knowledge of Māori practices. Join us in fulfilling our commitment to equitable education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• A level 5 relevant qualification is preferred.
• Recent knowledge of the health system and tertiary education.
• Proven administration and coordination experience.
• Experience with development of systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements to support student success.
• Engage with internal teams and external health providers.
• Contribute to equity-focused initiatives.
• Support tracking and data management systems.

Skills

Administration experience

Coordination experience

Knowledge of health system

Cultural competency in Māori practices

Community engagement

Computer literacy

Education

Level 5 relevant qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

DBMS

Job description

Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator

Permanent, Full Time

• Enjoy a dynamic role with diverse responsibilities across operations, finance, and academic support.
• Be a key connector between students, staff, and clinical placement providers
• Champion equity and Māori success through culturally responsive practices.

Coordinate clinical placements and operations to support student success and equity in health education at Ara

The Clinical Placement and Operations Coordinator plays a pivotal role in supporting the Faculty of Health, Science and Sustainability by coordinating clinical placements and operational processes across the health and community portfolio, including nursing, midwifery, and medical imaging programmes. This role ensures seamless student experiences through effective engagement, administration, and communication with internal teams and external health providers. It also contributes to equity-focused initiatives, particularly for Māori and underserved communities, and supports the implementation of systems that enhance placement tracking and data management. The coordinator works collaboratively across the faculty to uphold Ara's values and commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

• A level 5 relevant qualification is preferred
• Recent and relevant knowledge of the health system and tertiary education
• Proven administration and co-ordination experience
• Experience with development of systems and processes
• Working knowledge of kaupapa and mātauranga Māori and its application in a tertiary context
• Experience in providing pastoral care
• Demonstrate practice in successfully engaging with communities from diverse backgrounds and identities, in particular Māori, Pasifika, Youth, International and people with disabilities.
• Experience of preparing contracts and invoices
• Experience in a tertiary setting
• Experience in practice placement coordination
• Proven experience building relationships within primary, mental health and medical surgical areas
• A high level of computer literacy- Microsoft Office Suite, DBMS, adaptability to implementation of new systems

Ara Institute of Canterbury, is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute providing world-class, tertiary-level education throughout the Canterbury and Waitaki region. Our talented employees, innovative business collaborators and supportive community partners are passionate about the role they play in our learners' success.

Ara is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds with excellence to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our catchment (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, Ara recognises the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

We accept applications via our online application system.