Clinical Simulation Technician and Resuscitation Administrator

NHS Jobs; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Healthcare Service in Scunthorpe is seeking a Clinical Simulation Technician and Resuscitation Administrator to support the preparation, maintenance, and administration of clinical training resources and activities. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance educational events and maintain training equipment. Ideal candidates should be knowledgeable in clinical simulation practices and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of low to mid fidelity manikins.
• Experience in maintaining simulation and educational equipment.
• Strong organizational skills for setting up educational events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain educational equipment for training sessions.
• Assist in organizing clinical simulation resources.
• Support resuscitation training and administration.

Job description

Clinical Simulation Technician and Resuscitation Administrator

Main duties and responsibilities of the post holder

Clinical Simulation Responsibilities

• Develop a sound working knowledge of locally used low to mid fidelity manikins.
• Undertake basic maintenance of simulation and other educational equipment, including reporting repairs.
• Maintain part task trainers to ensure they remain fully operative for clinical training.
• Provide basic maintenance and repairs for props, clinical, and audio-visual equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and set-up of equipment and resources for educational events.
• Assist in clearing up equipment and resources following educational events.
• Use knowledge for troubleshooting technical issues within the service.
• Assist with maintaining records, documents, and equipment databases.
• Order supplies and equipment for clinical simulation and resuscitation as directed by the Clinical Simulation and Resus Leads.
• Use the Centre's room booking system to schedule events.
• Respond to enquiries via phone, email, or post, referring to colleagues as necessary.
• Participate in scenarios through role playing in various clinical contexts as required.
• Contribute to team working and supportive practice standards.
• Liaise with IT to ensure the NLaG Clinical Simulation website is up to date.
• Promote a positive image of the Development and Simulation Hub (DaSH) to all users.

Resuscitation Responsibilities

• Support Resuscitation Officers/Facilitators by setting up and maintaining teaching materials.
• Manage the Resuscitation inbox, directing queries appropriately.
• Support recording booking and teaching activities related to Resuscitation services on the ESR System.
• Utilize the ESR system to produce reports for staff competency and compliance analysis.
• Follow SOPs to minimize non-attendance across resuscitation programs.
• Assist in organizing and executing RCUK ALS and EPALS courses, including collation of packages and bookings.
• Support the administration of RCUK ILS and PILS courses in the absence of the Resuscitation Officer/Facilitator.
• Liaise with IT to ensure the Resuscitation Services website is current.