Associate Education Technician

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS foundation trust based in Bradford is looking for an Associate Education Technician to deliver high-quality technical support for Clinical Skills and Simulation events. The role involves preparing and maintaining simulation equipment, programming scenarios, and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic, flexible, and have strong technical skills. This position offers a collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities to develop technical skills

Chance to contribute to high-quality clinical education

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills to operate and maintain simulation equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain medical simulation equipment.
• Assist in programming simulation scenarios.
• Ensure safe and compliant operation of equipment.
• Liaise with educators and clinicians for training support.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Technical skills

Flexibility

Ability to manage workload

Tools

AV systems

Clinical task trainers

IT equipment

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a real impact in clinical education? The Education Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary is seeking an Associate Education Technician to join our team in delivering high-quality technical support for Clinical Skills and Simulation events.

About the role

You will work with a range of medical and simulation equipment, including high- and low-fidelity manikins, supporting day-to-day operation of the simulation centre. This includes simulation training, technical skills sessions, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The role requires initiative, flexibility, and the ability to manage your own workload in a busy education service, with participation in a rota covering 7.30am - 6pm.

• Set-up & Operation: Prepare, operate, and maintain simulation equipment including manikins, clinical task trainers, AV systems, and IT equipment.
• Scenario Programming & Support: Assist in developing and programming simulation scenarios alongside faculty and educators.
• AV Recording & Debrief: Operate AV equipment to record sessions for debrief and learning.
• Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Carry out routine checks, maintenance, and repairs; manage inventory, ordering, and safe storage.
• Environment Setup & Reset: Prepare and restore simulated clinical environments (wards, theatres, emergency settings) to replicate realistic scenarios.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure safe use of equipment in line with infection control, manual handling, and data protection protocols.
• Liaison & Coordination: Work closely with educators, clinicians, and learners to support the delivery of simulation training.
• Innovation & Development: Contribute to continuous improvement by staying up to date with new technologies and supporting service development projects.

What we offer

• Work in a leading ASPiH-accredited Simulation Centre
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop technical skills and professional expertise
• The chance to contribute to innovative, high-quality clinical education

Our People Charter

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care