Apprentice Simulation Technician

NHS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Tees Valley is seeking a Simulation Technician to manage simulation training equipment and facilitate training programs. Responsibilities include maintaining an asset register and supporting staff in a clinical setting. The ideal candidate should have a recognized technical qualification, experience in educational and clinical settings, and demonstrate expertise in using advanced technology. The position offers a salary range of £24,937 to £30,162 pro rata per annum.

Benefits

Health and well-being initiatives

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Staff recognition programs

Qualifications

• Recognised technical qualification required.
• Experience working in educational and clinical settings.
• Ability to use advanced technology for simulations.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and maintain all simulation training equipment.
• Manage own workload and maintain accurate records.
• Facilitate training programs for simulation scenarios.

Skills

Technical qualification

Experience in educational setting

Expertise in using technology

Troubleshooting skills

Valid UK driving licence

Experience in clinical setting

Experience in simulation environment

Job description

This is a progression role to a band 4 on completion of all core competencies and simulation apprenticeship .The purpose of this role is to support the Simulation lecturers and be responsible for technical aspects of any simulation training courses that take place in situ within University Hospitals Tees (UHT).

Main duties of the job

To co-ordinate the use with the maintenance of all simulation training equipment within the Trust. The post holder will act as a professional resource for all members of the hospital team and act a key resource for simulation training. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining an asset register of all simulation equipment. The post holder will maintain high standards of simulation training through audit and act on any issues identified. The post holder will be expected to work with training faculty across the Trust and regionally to provide simulation training which will be used to support improvements in the delivery of patient care by skilling staff in the training environment. Professional registration with The Science Council or equivalent is required if not already obtained.

About us

At North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust our main priority is, and always will be, to provide safe and high quality care to our patients every day; the kind of care we would want for ourselves and our loved ones. We want our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles, at the right time, to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.

We will support staff through providing an inclusive and supportive workplace with health and well-being initiatives, staff benefits and opportunities for personal and professional development. Staff recognition is very important to us; as well as performance reviews and appraisals, we recognise staff through Star and Team of the month, colleague recognition - a note of thanks, Managers Awards, Shining Stars and Service Awards.

We support the Making Every Contact Count approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

We recruit for values and "Together we are North Tees & Hartlepool"

Job responsibilities

Be responsible for managing and prioritising own work load and maintaining accurate records. Has the ability to analyse and interpret a range of clinical and technical information. Ensure the simulation suite provides a supportive environment. The post holder will manage their own workload. The post holder is responsible for maintaining an up to date asset register, an up to date service and cleaning log of all simulation equipment. The post holder will facilitate training programmes in the preparation, setting up of the simulation equipment, the room, computer programming of simulation scenarios and the use of high-teh audio-visual equipment (SMOTS) both in the simulation suite and in clinical areas. To assist simulation faculty in running of of scenarios by running the software control programme and use evaluation as a guide to develop simulation training.

Person Specification

essential and desirable

• A recognised technical qualification
• Experience of working in an educational setting
• Expertise in using enhanced technology
• Expertise and experience in IM&T related to simulation or willingness to undertake training
• Experience of trouble shooting skills
• Valid UK driving licence
• Experience of working in a clinical setting
• Experience of working in a simulation/learning environment

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.

£24,937 to £30,162 a yearpro rata per annum