Institute Administration Coordinator, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (MED258S)
Institute Administration Coordinator, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (MED258S)
You will join the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition as one of a team of administrative staff who provide essential support to students, teaching staff, and volunteers (Patient Partners) to ensure our healthcare and medical science degree programmes are well organised and run efficiently. You will be based in the Clinical Skills Centre (CSC) and work between the Suttie Centre & Polwarth Building on the Foresterhill site.
Job Description
Equipped with the latest technology and clinical simulation modalities, the CSC provides a safe environment for staff and students to experience and practice their skills both in the centre itself but also in satellite locations. The Centre also hosts a wide variety of postgraduate educational and national events. The CSC is also home to our patient partner programme team who train and support around 200 volunteers who attend the facility to help with the clinical skills teaching.
The post will require excellent teamworking, organisational and interpersonal skills. The successful applicant will develop strong relationships across a wide range of stakeholders including the University teaching team, other administrative staff in the Institute, the patient partner team and with colleagues in NHS Grampian.
This is a Part Time position. The role is public facing and office based; we are looking for someone who can work 3 days, 21.9 hours, a week with the Post Graduate Courses team. Working hours would be 09:30-17:20 Wednesday, Thursday & Friday.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 4 scale, 60% of £27,319 - £31,236 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
Informal enquiries should be made to Claire Dodyk, Institute Administrator (Claire.dodyk@abdn.ac.uk).
In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: MED258S
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 08 April 2026
The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.
Please Note
If you are unable to complete an application online, please contact the Recruitment Team (HRRecruitment@abdn.ac.uk) to make alternative arrangements for submitting your application within plenty of time before the advertised post closes.