Clinical Skills And Simulation Technician

Location: City South Campus Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Tuesday 30 January 2024 Birmingham City University is a leading modern university, in one of the UK’s largest thriving cities. The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences has an outstanding reputation for the education and training of health and education professionals, assisted by first rate facilities and placement opportunities.  About the Job This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Skills and Simulation Technician to support our Clinical Skills practice facility known as SPACE. This is an innovative practice area open to our students within healthcare disciplines. Students are able to use medical equipment and resources to practise a wide range of skills in a safe, supportive, and creative learning environment.   Main Duties and Responsibilities The successful appointee will provide technical and administrative support for SPACE including preparation, clean up, maintenance of human patient simulators and associated computers/software, maintaining inventories of assets and maintaining storage areas.  Duties will include but are not limited to:  Supporting students practicing Clinical Skills within SPACE Working with the academic lead to create workshops, bringing new ideas and move the initiative forward. Maintaining equipment to a high standard including preparation and cleaning of patient simulators and associated software and other medical equipment. Keeping the virtual learning environment up to date with relevant information and to create new content when required. Maintaining good health and safety within the environment including keeping documentation up to date. This is a great opportunity to be part of a committed and friendly team within a dynamic forward-thinking University. We are keen to receive applications from individuals, with some experience in the clinical setting, who are motivated and able to use their own initiative. Skills and Experience You may have an undergraduate degree in a medical or other health related discipline or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a similar technical or clinical role. The minimum qualifications include BTEC, HND, NVQ (level 3 or above) or equivalent with a minimum of GSCE maths and English language or equivalent. The role requires a strong understanding of workplace health & safety, excellent communication Skills and a positive attitude as well as the ability to work independently at times.   As part of your application, please ensure you complete all sections of the online form and upload a current CV, explaining clearly how your Skills and experience match the requirements of the role.  Our facilities are located in a beautiful, leafy campus in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, next door to the Botanical Gardens with excellent transport connections. Birmingham City University offers attractive benefits which include up to 32 days annual holiday and a pension scheme. For further information please contact Dr Mohammed Tasab, Head of Technical Services, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Mohammed.Tasab@bcu.ac.uk. Please do not send CVs or applications to this email address.    Birmingham City University is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community. The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University.