Clinical Education Support Technician

NHS; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Chester is seeking a motivated Clinical Education Support Technician. You will assist in the setup of educational sessions and maintain teaching equipment. The ideal candidate will have experience in education and proficiency in databases and Microsoft Office tools. This part-time role offers a salary of £24,937 to £26,598 per year on a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within education and training is essential.
• Proficiency in using databases, Word, Excel and email is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical and education staff in setting up education sessions.
• Maintain and repair equipment, including mannequins.

Skills

Experience of working within education and training

Proficiency in using databases, Word, Excel and email

Job description

Overview

Working Part time: 23 hours per week

Are you passionate about supporting education and training to ensure skills and simulation are delivered to the highest standard? This role is for a highly motivated, organized individual to work as a Clinical Education Support Technician. You will support clinical staff by ensuring equipment for teaching and simulation is ready and well maintained.

Responsibilities

1. To assist all clinical and education staff in setting up their education sessions, using excellent communication skills to ensure the smooth running of the training.
2. Work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team; carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
3. Source, maintain and repair equipment, including both low and high fidelity mannequins.

About us

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides services to West Cheshire and Welsh patients. Services are provided from three locations:

• The Countess of Chester Hospital: 438 general and acute beds
• Ellesmere Port Hospital: 56 beds (rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient)
• Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: community services base for local rural population

The Trust employs over 5,916 staff and provides acute emergency and elective services, primary care direct access services and obstetric services to a population of approximately 411,000 (including 361,000 residents in Chester and West Cheshire and parts of Flintshire).

Details

Date posted: 23 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 210-2025-510-A

Job location: Countess of Chester Hospital, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH21 UL

Job responsibilities

See Job Description for further details. Recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values.

DBS check: Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check; costs will be deducted from salary over the first three months. You may enroll in the DBS Update Service with a small annual fee of £16.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applicants are advised to apply early as we may close the vacancy prior to the advertised date if there is a large number of applications. Good luck with your application.

Knowledge and experience

Essential:

• Experience of working within education and training

Desirable:

• Evidence of clinical knowledge sufficient to interact with clinical tutors

Qualifications

Essential:

• Proficiency in using databases, Word, Excel and email

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure.

Employer details

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool Road, Chester, CH21UL

Employer's website: https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)