Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Technician

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Job summary

Based within the Deakin Centre we provide clinical skills training for undergraduate medical students from year 4-6, studying at Cambridge University.

Using simulation and open access for students to practise independently, we now have the opportunity to advertise this role within the clinical skills unit next to a technician colleague.

This role is going to help us ensure we provide the correct level of stock and equipment, safe environment and positive planning ahead to really allow students to develop their skills towards becoming confident and safe at practical skills. While we monitor usage and demand.

We are a small team excited to expand as our students numbers have increased.

The role is part of the wider picture to provide the best educational experience for medical students. In doing so we are supporting our future generation of doctors to become safe, kind and excellent.

Our team really believe our purpose is in ensuring we improve and help maintain standards of care for our patients. Each one of us has a part to play in this case.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the stocktaking, requisitioning of equipment associated with clinical skills teaching and examinations for undergraduate medical students studying at Cambridge University.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 12000 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.

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

180-RD-244134

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

CUH Deakin Centre, Clinical Skills Unit, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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 19th May 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 31st May 2024

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 19th May 2024

Interviews are due to be held on 31st May 2024

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

  • Vocational qualifications, NVQ, GCSE including maths and English, A level

Desirable

  • Degree in AV/computer science and information technology

Experience

Essential

  • Managing stock control
  • Experience with procurement
  • Ability to use excel/word
  • Experience working interdepartmentally

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a technician
  • Experience working within simulation/clinical skills unit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in managing and maintaining/predicting stock levels and intake

Desirable

  • NHS supply chain experience
  • Oracle knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of service delivery

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.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Vocational qualifications, NVQ, GCSE including maths and English, A level

Desirable

  • Degree in AV/computer science and information technology

Experience

Essential

  • Managing stock control
  • Experience with procurement
  • Ability to use excel/word
  • Experience working interdepartmentally

Desirable

  • Previous experience as a technician
  • Experience working within simulation/clinical skills unit

Knowledge

Essential

  • Experience in managing and maintaining/predicting stock levels and intake

Desirable

  • NHS supply chain experience
  • Oracle knowledge

Skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Flexible and adaptable to the needs of service delivery

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.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

CUH Deakin Centre, Clinical Skills Unit, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

CUH Deakin Centre, Clinical Skills Unit, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


Employer's website

https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Manager

Klaud Simpson

klaudine.simpson@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

07 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

180-RD-244134

Job locations

Addenbrookes Hospital-Division R&D

CUH Deakin Centre, Clinical Skills Unit, Hills Road

Cambridge

CB2 0QQ


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