Administrative Assistant (Medicine Programmes)

When you work for the University of Central Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

The School of Medicine wishes to appoint an Administrative Assistant to work with the clinical years MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine-Bachelor of Surgery) team at Burnley campus. The post holder will provide comprehensive administrative support to ensure successful delivery of the undergraduate MBBS clinical years (Years 3-5). 

A critical element of this role is liaison with the University's partner clinical institutions. The role involves monitoring attendance, collating student feedback and providing support with portfolios and assessments. The post holder will plan the delivery of campus-based teaching and liaise with internal staff and external organisations to organise delivery. You will have excellent communication skills as you will deal with academic and clinical staff, and will often be the first port of call for student queries. 

About you:

The successful post holder will have a a range of GCSEs including English Language and Maths at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or appropriate equivalent experiential learning as well as a word processing/typing/IT qualification or demonstrable equivalent experiential learning.

You will have good IT skills and will be able to prioritise and meet deadlines. The post holder will work at our Burnley campus. Occasional travel to other University campuses and partner institutions may be required. 

Informal enquiries are welcomed; please contact Debra McAleese, Phase 2 Operations Lead via email in the first instance.  

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. Previous applicants need not apply.

What we can offer you:

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.