Education Coordinator

Job summary

We're always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people and are passionate about the future of healthcare and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making it great. If you are organised, people-focused, and passionate about supporting healthcare education and development, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Coordinator to join our People and Education Team.

Main duties of the job

As Education Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing, facilitating, and coordinating clinical placements and external education programmes across CHEC. Acting as a key link between the organisation and external stakeholders, you will ensure the effective planning, administration, and delivery of training and placement opportunities. The role is responsible for all aspects of education administration, from coordinating training schedules and placements to maintaining records, producing reports, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Details

• Date posted: 22 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: CHE1238222
• Job locations: Broughton Business Park, 1-6 Star Building, Oliver's Pl, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9WT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone who can Coordinate and manage clinical placements across CHEC services. Act as the main point of contact for education-related enquiries and manage the relevant inbox. Organise training programmes, including scheduling sessions, booking venues, allocating supervisors, and managing logistics. Work collaboratively with Clinic Scheduling and Rota teams to coordinate placement rotas. Support the onboarding process for external placement candidates in partnership with the wider People & Education. Maintain accurate education, training, and placement records. Monitor attendance, participation, and completion of learning activities. Evaluate the effectiveness of education programmes using surveys and stakeholder feedback. Produce accurate reports for managers and Health Education Institutions. Build and maintain effective relationships with universities, healthcare institutions, students, and other stakeholders. Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and service quality. Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring professional and effective communication both internally and externally. Ensure compliance with confidentiality, data protection, safeguarding, and quality standards.