Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Technical Assistant within the Addenbrooke's Simulation Centre.
We are looking for a well motivated professional, ideally with a background in healthcare, to help prepare and deliver training sessions for the Healthcare Workforce.
You will join a Highly motivated and dynamic team focused on education, training and development of new state of the art teaching methods.
You will possess a variety of skill sets, ranging from information technology prowess to an understanding of make-up work (moulage) and knowing how to "stage a scene".
Main duties of the job
To support the development and delivery of new and existing courses in the Addenbrooke's Simulation Centre and offsite.
Prepare and set-up the daily technical elements of all courses including a range of equipment and supplies suck as part task trainers, computer and VR bases simulations, audio-visual equipment and appropriate medical and surgical equipment making effective utilisation of resources.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 11000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th June 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
This vacancy will close at midnight on 4th June 2023
Benefits to you
We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, day nurseries and access to a great transport system with easy access to airports and rail travel.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Work experience in the healthcare sector as Nurse / ODP / HCA or technical support role in healthcare
- A genuine interest in developing and using appropriate skills in a simulation centre/clinical skills environment.
Desirable
- Experience in debriefing techniques
Experience
Essential
- Practical knowledge/experience of using medical/simulation equipment
- Organise and plan own workload
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Working in a clinical/surgical skills centre
- Implementing safety procedures as part of the working routine
- Proven track record and experience of working with clinical staff
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of IT literacy
- Self-motivated and innovative
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Awareness of anti-discriminatory issues
- Acts independently, and uses own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including a working ability to communicate electronically using emails.
- Flexible and adaptable approach including a flexible approach to hours
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems on A/V equipment and simulators
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/work as part of a team
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance tasks relating to multiple and sometimes unrelated work streams.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
- Willing to take on/learn new skills
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Excel
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Proactive
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Able to develop rapport and respect
- Flexible approach to hours
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Work experience in the healthcare sector as Nurse / ODP / HCA or technical support role in healthcare
- A genuine interest in developing and using appropriate skills in a simulation centre/clinical skills environment.
Desirable
- Experience in debriefing techniques
Experience
Essential
- Practical knowledge/experience of using medical/simulation equipment
- Organise and plan own workload
- Working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Experience with Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Working in a clinical/surgical skills centre
- Implementing safety procedures as part of the working routine
- Proven track record and experience of working with clinical staff
Knowledge
Essential
- High level of IT literacy
- Self-motivated and innovative
- Confidentiality and data protection processes and procedures
- Awareness of anti-discriminatory issues
- Acts independently, and uses own initiative.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written, including a working ability to communicate electronically using emails.
- Flexible and adaptable approach including a flexible approach to hours
Desirable
- Ability to troubleshoot technical problems on A/V equipment and simulators
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage/work as part of a team
- Ability to plan and prioritise own workload and that of others
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance tasks relating to multiple and sometimes unrelated work streams.
- Ability to use own initiative and work autonomously
- Willing to take on/learn new skills
- Ability to show attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to adapt to change
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to store and safeguard confidential documents
Desirable
- Good working knowledge of Excel
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of safe, kind, excellent.
- Proactive
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Able to develop rapport and respect
- Flexible approach to hours
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cambridge Simulation Centre, Addenbrooke's Hospital - Division R&D
Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 0QQ
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)