Specialist Technician - Health Simulation (Fixed-term for 12 months)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB PURPOSE

The simulation technician/instructor will work closely with academic staff in the delivery of clinical skills and learning through simulation, including the use of specialist simulation and clinical skills teaching resources.

Working collaboratively with academic staff, you will plan, prepare and deliver and evaluate clinical and professional skills sessions and simulation related activities across a range of further education and undergraduate qualifications. This includes demonstrating equipment, and ensuring equipment is regularly maintained.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As post-holder, you will be responsible to the Head of Area, for the following:

Takes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of specified skills and simulation rooms.

Provide general health and safety supervision of students using equipment and working in healthcare simulation and teaching spaces.

In partnership with academic staff and managers, coordinate and schedule teaching with due regard to the availability of staff and equipment.

Prepare facilities in advance of scheduled teaching and ensure that all waste is dealt with promptly and the facilities rest for other users at the end of the sessions.

Assist with the development of new simulation scenarios, including the use of augmented reality, virtual reality and mixed modal delivery, gather appropriate data, and proactively make recommendations.

Work with academic colleagues to plan, deliver and evaluate clinical and professional skills sessions and simulation related activities across a range of further education and undergraduate health and social care courses, drawing on own area(s) of expertise.

Provide skilled assistance and technical guidance to students in the use of clinical skills and simulation equipment and teaching resources.

Under the direction of academic staff, devise and deliver workshops and/or simulation instruction; preparing and running clinical simulation scenarios and contributing to workshops.

Provide advice in regard to the procurement of new equipment, ensuring best value for money at all times.

Create requisitions for the purchase of consumables and equipment and receipting all goods and services received to facilitate prompt payment; liaise with suppliers and finance colleagues in resolving issues with payment as necessary.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of a Level 2 Qualification in English and Mathematics or be willing to undertake the Qualification whilst in post. Level 3 Qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant Health or Social Care specialism.

Desirable

• A degree level qualification (or equivalent) in relevant Health or Social Care specialism.

Experience

Essential

• Up to date knowledge of the Health or Social Care industry. Relevant professional experience. Highly motivated. Excellent organisation skills. Ability to work effectively as a team. Setting and achieving high standards or yourself and your students Promoting a culture of involvement, listening, and responding to students needs.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Weston College

Address

Knightstone Campus

Knightstone Road

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS23 2AL

Employer's website

https://www.weston.ac.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)