The university is looking for an enthusiastic Technician to join the healthcare technical team to support the preparation and delivery of specialist teaching activities within the School of Life and Health Sciences.
The postholder will contribute to the delivery of technical support across a range of healthcare programmes, including nursing and allied health. In addition, they will take a lead role in coordinating and delivering technical provision for Allied Health programmes (e.g. Physiotherapy, Sports Therapy and Occupational Therapy), acting as a key point of contact for academic staff and ensuring requirements are effectively planned and delivered.
Previous experience working with healthcare or allied‑health equipment and learning or treatment environments is essential. This may include experience gained in educational settings, simulation facilities, treatment/rehabilitation clinics (NHS or private) or comparable applied health environments. Experience in an educational setting would be advantageous. Awareness of health and safety procedures and practices when working with specialist healthcare spaces and equipment. Supporting the management of healthcare equipment, such as that used for patient assessment, monitoring, care delivery and interventions.
Previous experience of providing support for the setup and use of equipment in a university, teaching hospital or other applied health setting is essential. The successful candidate will work both within a team but also independently prioritising work in a busy environment. The role will require manual handling of equipment and manikins, with heavy and frequent loads. Willingness to be flexible in duties undertaken and commitment to continuing professional development is required.
- Relevant degree level qualification or experience of working in a healthcare, allied-health, rehabilitation, clinical or clinical simulation environment
- Knowledge of equipment and environments used to support clinical or allied health teaching and simulation
- Knowledge of what makes an effective healthcare, clinical and/or learning environment
- Awareness of health and safety issues and practices in specialist healthcare spaces
- Ability to support with the management of healthcare equipment, such as that used for patient assessment, monitoring, care delivery and interventions
- Ability to coordinate facilities, equipment bookings and inventories across multiple activities and competing demands
- Good teamworking skills with an ability to work independently and under supervision
- Ability to take responsibility for a defined area of technical provision (e.g. Allied Health programmes)
- Ability to coordinate and prioritise technical support across multiple activities and competing demands
- Ability to provide guidance and support to colleagues within a team environment
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently, escalating where appropriate
- Ability to plan and organise technical requirements in collaboration with academic staff
- Experience of contributing to the development of safe systems of work, risk assessments or technical procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and deliver a customer-focused approach to students, university staff and visitors
- Proficient in the use of IT packages including Microsoft Office and Internet applications
- Willingness to learn additional skills
- Experience of providing and coordinating technical support in a university, teaching hospital or other applied health setting
- Experience of working flexibly within a team and to be able to work independently and prioritising work in a busy environment
- Experience of procurement processes, stock control and supporting budget management
- Ability to communicate effectively with colleagues e.g. to explain instructions verbally, to write protocols and to give basic staff inductions
- Manual handling of equipment and manikins
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail in preparing, maintaining and managing technical resources
- Willingness to be flexible in duties undertaken, e.g. work evenings and weekends on occasion to support university events such as Open Days
- Commitment to continuing professional development
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Allied Health Technician
Company: Roehampton University
Salary: £37,186 to £40,820 a year
Hours: Full-time
Location: London, SW15 5PU
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 21 Oct 2026
Closing date: 12 Nov 2026
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