Education Technologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Virtual learning environment

The post holder will work under the supervision of the Associate Directors of Medical Education (ADMEs) in the development of Medical Education e-learning courses delivered via our Virtual Learning Environment.

Take responsibility for the administration (including adding and removing users) and upkeep of Medical Education e-learning courses to support education delivery in the trust.

Work in partnership with the ADMEs for TEL and support the delivery of education trust wide with all consultant educators.

Develop a robust education process for all students and doctors to access the TEL lounge equipment.

To manage access rights to the VLEs for all users to ensure a high-quality experience, and effective reporting in relation to assessment and tracking.

Advertise to all students and doctors education TEL events trust wide

Collate feedback for all TEL activities and produce monthly reports to the ADMEs.

Work in partnership with HEE TEL colleagues on future developments of medical education.

Centre Equipment management

Ensure all equipment within the centre is maintained to ensure effective functioning with minimum down time. This includes repair and cleaning of VR/AR simulators, AV equipment etc

Provide first line support for existing AV equipment in each classroom and large hall within the centre and identifying new AV equipment for potential purchase

Support the development of the webpage and eLearning Moodle platforms

Set up of Virtual/Augmented Reality simulation teaching

Ensure all governance processes are followed by all teams using live links to real patient procedures and surgery.

Set up and maintains the equipment for training sessions as required by internal faculty for all clinical education; laptops and/or audio-visual apparatus, AR/VR simulators. Ensuring the equipment is functional, clean and stored appropriately. Ensure any faulty equipment is sent for repair and the Medical Education Manager/Head of Academic Programmes is informed. Become an expert user of the AR/VR software and support teaching activities as required. Support the medical education team in the development of the trust wide usage of AR and VR equipment.

Supporting Patient Excellence

To maintain healthy working relationships with the medical education team, external faculty, internal and external users of the service and wider education teams. Understand and work under the governance processes around the use of equipment in clinical areas.

Training and Workshop participation

Achieve competency and provide appropriate training on VR/AR and AV equipment, as required to internal and external faculty for clinical education, in line with university curricula and patients safety initiatives.

Support the Simulation and Resuscitation team with simulation activity and/or clinical skills as required, following completion of appropriate training in AR/VR.

Quality Assurance and Monitoring

To take responsibility for maintaining own and others Health, and Safety and security.

To ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice, standards and quality.

To complete monthly reports on feedback from users and how this has enhanced there practice.

Work in partnership with senior leaders in clinical education on research and innovation projects.

To carry out duties commiserate with the Health and Safety at work Act 1971

To move and handle equipment in ways that promotes the health of the team and is consistent with legislation.

To assist with the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice.

To assist and maintain a safe and hazard free areas of work.

Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualification

Essential

• GCSE in English grade C or above or equivalent
• Good Standard of written and spoken English
• Demonstrates a commitment to further learning and personal development
• IT Qualification NVQ Level 2

Desirable

• Level 3 Business Administration qualification
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a team
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role and responsibilities of a technology support worker
• Demonstrates ability to pass on knowledge to others
• Experience working with IT Equipment
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, moodle and/or equivalent systems

Desirable

• Previous health related experience to relevant role
• Previous experience in a care environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good written and verbal skills
• IT Skills

Desirable

• A desire to develop and learn
• Imagination and Innovation
• Ability to work autonomously

Key Competencies/Personal Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Shows interest in caring for and developing people
• Enjoys Education and development
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and motivation
• Recognises own limitations
• Recognises the need to undertake training to a specified level of competence
• Flexible approach to meet the needs of the service and user
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern when required, including work outside of the normal working hours and travel across sites if required.

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

Northampton General Hospital

Address

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Cliftonville

Northampton

NN1 5BD

Employer's website

https://www.northamptongeneral.nhs.uk/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)