Placement Improvement and Development Coordinator

Overview

The Placement Improvement and Development Coordinator at HIOWH Trust is a critical member of the Learning, Environment Team (LET). The primary goal of the Team is to manage and support all aspects of clinical placements for Allied Health Professional (AHP) and Nursing pre‑registration learners including Apprentices, direct entry students, Trainee nurse associate and T‑level students.

This role involves a multi‑faceted approach to coordinating and leading the delivery of the Learning Environment Team placement management and utilisation. It is integral in supporting the educational framework within the Trust, contributing significantly to the overall quality of placements provided.

Overall responsibility for managing, maintaining and developing the placement management system across the organisation; lead and manage the Learning Environment Team's work streams regarding placement capacity, utilisation and expansion, adapting and creating systems and processes for effective placement management across the organisation.

• Project management across systems (internal and external) and stakeholders, innovation and strategic thinking to ensure the successful delivery of high‑quality learner placements.
• Work closely with the Senior Learning Experience and Environment Educator and Senior Student Educators to identify clinical areas that require support.
• Identify appropriate placement opportunities for all students and apprentices and record and monitor them.
• Continue to identify areas of growth within clinical settings to support learners.
• Support the development and use of the placement expansion tool.
• Support the Undergraduate and Development Team with compiling information and be an active part of internal and external audit processes (i.e. Care Quality Commission (CQC) and at strategic / board level).
• Contribute to the development of guidelines, policies, SOPs relating to clinical placements, capacity utilisation and database use.
• Demonstrate effective use of project management skills and demonstrate this when participating in research and audit.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high‑quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.