Immersive Learning Technologist

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are looking for an Immersive Learning Technology Officer (ILTO) to lead the successful deployment and early adoption of new immersive learning/extended reality (XR) technologies including virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, 360 and 180 filming and simulation.

Main duties of the job

This post will include several key duties or responsibilities:

  • Review current systems and present ideas for system improvements, including cost proposals.
  • Be the authoritative expert on XR systems and support best practices on maintenance, security, troubleshooting, monitoring and backups.
  • Manage the XR infrastructure, hardware, and its environment.
  • Manage the successful and appropriate deployment of XR equipment.
  • Nurture key relationships with senior and non-senior individuals to help forge and maintain networks.
  • Co-ordinate and facilitate best practices in the use of the immersive space(s) with educators and various multi-professional groups.
  • Develop and promote models to support innovation in learning with the use of immersive technologies.
  • Support the maintenance and management of immersive space(s) in education at the NCA.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance (NCA) is one of the largest NHS organisations in the country. Launched in April 2017, the NCA serves over one million people across Greater Manchester and employs over 19,000 healthcare professionals across Bury, Rochdale, Salford and Oldham. The sheer size, scale and potential of our combined service is huge.

At the NCA, we can offer groupwide, flexible multi-site opportunities, as part of our connected, integrated and engaged team. We believe in saving and improving lives and are passionate about driving forward significant improvements to the provision of safe, high-quality integrated health and social care to our local community. If you share our vision, take your place with us.

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NCA-AC225-23-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Ln

Salford

M6 8HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

We reserve the right to close the online vacancy when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. Should you wish to apply for this post you are advised to complete and return your application form as soon as possible.

In line with the Trust's Single Equality Scheme we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of ethnic origin, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, marital status, social background or trade union membership.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Able to install, monitor, administer and support XR systems.
  • Able to logically troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in the support of XR applications and their underlying infrastructure.
  • Effective organiser, influencer, and networker.
  • Able to work in teams, build relationships, handle conflict, and communicate technical complex; sensitive information to large and influential groups clearly to non-technical audiences at senior executive level.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of research and development on emerging trends, best practice, and products available in the market relating to software delivery to support the needs of customers and users.
  • Familiarity and direct experience of working in an educational context in healthcare with simulation or immersive learning technologies.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications with substantial experience in an I.T. role.
  • Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy skills or equivalent (e.g., GCSE A-C).
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Able to install, monitor, administer and support XR systems.
  • Able to logically troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in the support of XR applications and their underlying infrastructure.
  • Effective organiser, influencer, and networker.
  • Able to work in teams, build relationships, handle conflict, and communicate technical complex; sensitive information to large and influential groups clearly to non-technical audiences at senior executive level.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of research and development on emerging trends, best practice, and products available in the market relating to software delivery to support the needs of customers and users.
  • Familiarity and direct experience of working in an educational context in healthcare with simulation or immersive learning technologies.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Educated to Degree Level or equivalent qualifications with substantial experience in an I.T. role.
  • Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy skills or equivalent (e.g., GCSE A-C).

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

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Ln

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Ln

Salford

M6 8HD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Digital Learning Manager

Joe Trier

j.trier@nca.nhs.uk

01617783393

Date posted

27 June 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

236-NCA-AC225-23-A

Job locations

Salford Royal Hospital

Stott Ln

Salford

M6 8HD


Supporting documents

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