Job summary
St Barnabas Hospices offers specialist palliative care through two
hospices: St Barnabas House adult hospice in Worthing and Chestnut Tree House
childrens hospice near Arundel in Sussex. We also have an office based in
Eastbourne and Retail shops across Sussex.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join us at
St Barnabas Hospices as we grow our workforce to deliver specialist palliative
and end of life care, within which education plays a key role. This position
will be an integral part of our Education Team and will work across both St
Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House, as well as with external partners.
Main duties of the job
As an Apprentice Clinical Simulation Facilitator, you will be highly motivated and willing to develop, taking responsibility for setting up, operating, and maintaining simulation equipment (physical and technical) and other resources to support teaching within the organisation. You will also participate as a core member of faculty when necessary and hold administrative duties to support the smooth running of Simulation-Based Education.
The successful applicant will be supported:
- Within the organisation by the Education and Clinical Teams with support from specialists in Simulation.
- To successfully complete the Simulation Technician (Level 3 Education Technician) apprenticeship delivered by Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further, please contact Chrissy Goodban, Head of Education on 01903 706356 or via email Christine.goodban@stbh.org.uk
Closing date: 28th June 2023
Interview Date: Week commencing 3rd July
About us
An enhanced DBS will be sought, if you are successful
in this role. The safe recruitment of
staff at St Barnabas Hospices is the first step to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and adults in our care. As an employer we expect all
staff and volunteers to share our commitment to safeguarding.
If you have the
passion and drive to succeed, please visit our website www.stbh.org.uk/jobs for a job description and application form.
Alternatively, you can contact the HR department hr@stbh.org.uk
We are committed to promoting a diverse and
inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working
arrangements, staff engagement forums, facilities and services to support staff
from different backgrounds.
The information you provide on your
application form is the only information we will use to decide whether or not
to short-list you for interview.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the Education
Team to support Simulation and Clinical Skills work in learning, being
responsible for the operation of simulation resources to support teaching
within St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House. The post holder will maintain a
wide range of simulation and skills equipment including transportation both
within the organisation and externally.
The post holder will also be required to support
simulation, setting up and operating equipment and other physical resources, as
well as participating as a member of faculty when necessary. The post holder
will have administrative duties to ensure smooth running of simulation.
Attention to detail, good organisational skills, and familiarity with a variety
of IT systems are essential. The post-holder will regularly encounter
confidential information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as part of the Education
Team to support Simulation and Clinical Skills work in learning, being
responsible for the operation of simulation resources to support teaching
within St Barnabas and Chestnut Tree House. The post holder will maintain a
wide range of simulation and skills equipment including transportation both
within the organisation and externally.
The post holder will also be required to support
simulation, setting up and operating equipment and other physical resources, as
well as participating as a member of faculty when necessary. The post holder
will have administrative duties to ensure smooth running of simulation.
Attention to detail, good organisational skills, and familiarity with a variety
of IT systems are essential. The post-holder will regularly encounter
confidential information.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Able to set-up, operate and troubleshoot audio visual equipment including PowerPoint
- Able to use Microsoft Excel and Word
- Understand the logistic processes that underpin efficient stock control.
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy and demanding environment with competing time constraints
- Able to use standard computer software to develop simple flowcharts and graphic images
- Experience of procurement systems and product sourcing.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 pass in Maths and English (GCSE equivalent grade 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Computer literate
- Commitment to complete Apprenticeship (Simulation Technician Level 3 Education Technician) within the timeframe laid out by the training provider.
Desirable
- BTEC or equivalent level of higher/further education
- Work competencies gained through previous employment or study relating to the job role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use specialised equipment and tools to maintain a wide range of mannikins and other training resources including consumer level repairs and fault finding/trouble shooting
- Ability to safely collect, transport, distribute and unpack a range of training equipment, some of which will be heavy, awkward in shape and large
- Time management, planning and organisational skills able to meet deadlines and organise self effectively
- Excellent customer care skills and telephone manner
- IT/Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Logistical ability which enable accurate consumable stock control
- Demonstrates clinical credibility or awareness, allowing the demands of the role to be met
- A vision for the development of the post
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Able to prioritise own workload
- Able to set-up, operate and troubleshoot audio visual equipment including PowerPoint
- Able to use Microsoft Excel and Word
- Understand the logistic processes that underpin efficient stock control.
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy and demanding environment with competing time constraints
- Able to use standard computer software to develop simple flowcharts and graphic images
- Experience of procurement systems and product sourcing.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 pass in Maths and English (GCSE equivalent grade 9-4 or A*-C) or equivalent
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Computer literate
- Commitment to complete Apprenticeship (Simulation Technician Level 3 Education Technician) within the timeframe laid out by the training provider.
Desirable
- BTEC or equivalent level of higher/further education
- Work competencies gained through previous employment or study relating to the job role.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to use specialised equipment and tools to maintain a wide range of mannikins and other training resources including consumer level repairs and fault finding/trouble shooting
- Ability to safely collect, transport, distribute and unpack a range of training equipment, some of which will be heavy, awkward in shape and large
- Time management, planning and organisational skills able to meet deadlines and organise self effectively
- Excellent customer care skills and telephone manner
- IT/Microsoft Office skills
Desirable
- Logistical ability which enable accurate consumable stock control
- Demonstrates clinical credibility or awareness, allowing the demands of the role to be met
- A vision for the development of the post
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.
