Specialist Technician - Health Simulation

This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week, based at our Health and Active Living Skills Centre. The Specialist Technician - Health Simulation will work closely with academic staff to support the delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based learning through the effective preparation, operation and maintenance of specialist simulation environments and equipment.

Job responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of simulation and clinical skills rooms.
• Prepare simulation environments in advance of teaching sessions, ensuring all equipment, manikins, consumables and resources are set up in line with session requirements.
• Ensure all simulation facilities are maintained in a clean, safe, organised and ready-to-use condition at all times.
• Provide technical support during simulation sessions, including the operation of simulation equipment and associated technologies.
• Support academic staff with the technical delivery of simulation activities, including assisting with briefings and debriefings where required.
• Reset simulation environments between sessions, ensuring rooms are prepared for subsequent teaching.
• Conduct routine checks of simulation equipment and ensure all equipment is functioning correctly.
• Identify faults and arrange repairs or maintenance, undertaking minor repairs where appropriate and authorised.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables and ensure simulation equipment and resources are appropriately stored and accessible.
• Undertake regular stock checks and maintain accurate inventory records of simulation equipment and consumables.
• Raise requisitions for the purchase of consumables and equipment and liaise with suppliers and internal departments as required.
• Support the planning and coordination of simulation sessions by ensuring technical readiness and availability of required equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and students in the safe and effective use of simulation equipment and facilities.
• Ensure all simulation environments comply with health and safety requirements and support the implementation of safe working practices.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of simulation environments through maintaining industry-standard operational practices.

Apprenticeship Requirements

• Enrol on and complete a relevant apprenticeship aligned to the role.
• Participate in off-the-job training and development activities as required.
• Build and maintain an apprenticeship portfolio demonstrating skills, knowledge and behaviours developed in the role.
• Apply learning from the apprenticeship to enhance technical practice and operational delivery within the simulation environment.

Generic Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all associated organisational and administrative duties required within the role.
• Maintain accurate records relating to equipment, stock and operational activity.
• Participate in programme, school and college activities as requested.
• Participate in staff appraisal and continuous professional development activities.
• Meet the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Colleges Health and Safety Policies.
• Take responsibility for continued professional development and maintain up-to-date knowledge relevant to the role.
• Comply with Information Security requirements in line with College policy.
• Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the appointment.

Person Specification

• Willingness to undertake further professional development relevant to the role, including undertaking an Apprenticeship where appropriate.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain high standards of environment and equipment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Relevant technical or operational experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare or simulation environments.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• All applicants must be able to provide evidence of a Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics, or be willing to undertake the Qualification whilst in post.
• Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area (e.g. Health, Science, Technical).
• Degree level qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Health or Social Care specialism.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.