Placement Coordinator | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | University Hospital Southampton NHS FT |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,392 - £31,157 per annum per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Southampton, SO16 6YD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
Summary
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at University Hospital Southampton (UHS).
We are seeking a highly organised Placement coordinator to join UHS.
The post holder will plan and organise arrangements for a wide range of Widening Participation placement activity. This will involve working with both internal and external stakeholders ensuring positive outcomes.
Do you have excellent communication and administrative skills along with a passion for training and development? Then this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone with high attention to detail who is able to work autonomously whilst knowing when to ask for help when necessary. The post holder will develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to become a trusted and invaluable member of a busy and varied team.
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.
At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Essential
Experience of coordination, project support or programme delivery
Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to organise and manage multiple workstreams and timelines
Confident communicator with a wide range of audiences
Understanding of health and care environments (or ability to learn quickly)
Commitment to equality, inclusion and widening access
Desirable
Experience working with:
young people
education or employability programmes
Knowledge of NHS career pathways
Experience of work experience / placements / workforce programmes.
Please refer to the detailed job description below for more information about the role.
This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Aug 2026
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