Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Technician to join the Education Department at Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for an experienced simulation technician, who can demonstrate confidence in working with new technology and the ability to adapt to the different needs required for the delivery of educational courses.
The post holder will be responsible for the technical support within the Education Service, including Clinical Skills, Simulation, Technical Skills, and Resuscitation Services. They will have responsibility for the preparation of the training environments, managing equipment stock levels, maintaining equipment and ensuring resources are available for all training programmes.
The post holder will support the development and management of the Associate Technicians within the clinical education service and will provide a first contact point for service delivery queries and daily task allocations. They will be required to work effectively as part of a team as well as on their own initiative; be able to multi-task and quickly adapt to changing situations.
Main duties of the job
A willingness to learn new skills and take on challenges will be required. Being reliable, organised, and able to problem solve with excellent time management skills will be key attributes of the successful candidate. This position involves working closely with the Simulation Training Lead and Simulation Faculty to provide a safe, well equipped skills training environment.
For more information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Tracey Harrison- Education Lead- Simulation & Technical Skills on: Tracey.harrison@bthft.nhs.uk
We can offer staff gymnasiums on both hospital sites, excellent pension scheme and advice on childcare.
Closing Date: 16.08.23 (This date may change dependent on the response)
About us
At Bradford Teaching Hospitals we're passionate about providing outstanding care for the people of the Bradford district and communities across the North of England. We're keen to meet people interested in sharing our passion and helping us continue to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients.
We're a renowned teaching hospital trust at the forefront of research, education and development, with a state-of-the-art simulation and skills training centre on site.
In short, we can help you lift your career to the next level. We've received huge investment to improve patient care which means we have truly world-class facilities including a brand new neonatal suite, state-of-the-art intensive care unit, a newly refurbished A&E department, new children's unit and a welcoming, modern atrium and reception area for staff and visitors.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining technical equipment and trouble shooting
- Experience of setting up equipment or preparing clinical environments for procedures with the ability to demonstrate a pride in your work environment
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
- Experience of managing and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work accurately to defined procedures including deadlines and targets.
- Able to provide supervision of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Methodical approach and an ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.
- Ability to organise own work load independently, prioritise and changes priorities if necessary. Able to escalate issues as needed.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to continuously update and learn new skills to keep abreast of new and emerging technology
- Highly developed physical accuracy and eye coordination, for working on complex equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of computer systems, including word, excel, electronic mail and the internet
- Ability to demonstrate use of initiative and good judgment in decision making and problem solving
- Knowledge of employment procedure and practices. National standards, eg, ISO9001:2015, health and safety in workshop areas, RIDDOR, COSHH.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE , including English language and Maths at grade A - C
- Qualification in a technical / scientific subject i.e BTEC, HNC or equivalent experience of working within a simulation environment
- Willingness to undertake any required training including personal and professional development
- Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to improve skills level and knowledge through participation in training and learning opportunities.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of maintaining technical equipment and trouble shooting
- Experience of setting up equipment or preparing clinical environments for procedures with the ability to demonstrate a pride in your work environment
- Proven ability to work effectively within a team.
- Experience of managing and prioritise own workload
- Ability to work accurately to defined procedures including deadlines and targets.
- Able to provide supervision of a team
Desirable
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Methodical approach and an ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.
- Ability to organise own work load independently, prioritise and changes priorities if necessary. Able to escalate issues as needed.
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- Ability to demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to continuously update and learn new skills to keep abreast of new and emerging technology
- Highly developed physical accuracy and eye coordination, for working on complex equipment
Knowledge
Essential
- Good working knowledge of computer systems, including word, excel, electronic mail and the internet
- Ability to demonstrate use of initiative and good judgment in decision making and problem solving
- Knowledge of employment procedure and practices. National standards, eg, ISO9001:2015, health and safety in workshop areas, RIDDOR, COSHH.
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE , including English language and Maths at grade A - C
- Qualification in a technical / scientific subject i.e BTEC, HNC or equivalent experience of working within a simulation environment
- Willingness to undertake any required training including personal and professional development
- Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm to improve skills level and knowledge through participation in training and learning opportunities.
Desirable
- Membership of a professional body
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).
