Senior Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician (Worcester Based)

University of Worcester

  • Worcester
  • £26,338-29,959 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
The College of Health and Science draws together a wide range of healthcare disciplines including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Paramedic, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Associates and other health and care programmes.This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician Team. The postholder will work closely with staff and external organisations/ providers to organise, prepare and maintain a variety of equipment, materials and facilities to a high standard for clinical skills and simulation activity taking place across multiple campuses (including activity at the Dudley site when necessary).This varied role involves supporting staff and students in the use of specialised clinical skills and simulation equipment, technologies and associated processes. The Senior Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician will provide high quality technical and accompanying administrative support for a range of health and medical programmes, including demonstrating and training others in the use of the equipment and applications.The University continues to grow and expand its facilities, with the development of our new Health and Wellbeing Severn Campus and healthcare courses in Dudley, of which we also provide technician support for. As part of the role, the post holder will also perform a range of administrative and financial processes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the technician service across Worcester campuses and, when required, Dudley.This is a dynamic and diverse role, which requires effective co-ordination skills and excellent time management abilities to ensure tasks and projects are completed to deadline. The successful candidate will have a positive and professional approach and have a flexible attitude to meet campus and working pattern requirements, including earlier starts and later finishes dependent upon the business needs and to support some weekend work when necessary.What's in it for you?
  • Annual incremental increase up to £29,959, with the opportunity to progress to £31,637
  • Up to 34 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 39 total days after 5 years' service
  • Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
  • Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • In-house training and development support
  • A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment
This role will be full time, with a flexi-time scheme in operation. Informal queries about the role should be sent to Katrina Ramsden (Head of Simulation and Skills Based Education) via email:£26,338 to £29,959 per annum

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