General Healthcare Technician (Life and Health Sciences)

University of Roehampton; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in London is looking for a General Healthcare Technician to assist in the preparation of specialized spaces and equipment for teaching within the School of Life and Health Sciences. The role involves supporting practical sessions, ensuring equipment functionality, and assisting in post-session cleaning. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in healthcare technical support and knowledge of clinical procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience providing technical support in a clinical environment is desirable.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, COSHH, and hazardous waste disposal is a plus.
• Familiarity with preparing equipment for healthcare education.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching practical sessions.
• Ensure all equipment is available and functional.
• Assist in post-session cleaning and waste disposal.

Skills

Experience in healthcare technical support

Knowledge of clinical procedures

Hands-on experience in practical-based subjects

Education

Relevant degree level qualification

Job description

We are recruiting a General Healthcare Technician to join our healthcare technical team, assisting with the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching within the School of Life and Health Sciences.

Key responsibilities include supporting the team while preparing and setting up equipment and materials for teaching a range of clinical skills and supporting simulated learning. Previous experience of providing technical support in a similar environment is highly desirable. This hands-on role will suit someone with experience of and interest in supporting practical-based subjects in healthcare, such as nursing, allied health, physical therapies, and broader public health and social care.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and environments, and of what makes an effective clinical and/or learning environment. Experience in risk assessment, COSHH and hazardous waste disposal is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching practical sessions
• Ensure all equipment is available and functional
• Assist in post session cleaning and waste disposal following guidance and standard operating procedures

Requirements

• A relevant degree level qualification or experience of working in a clinical or clinical simulation environment

The University is an equal opportunities and 'disability confident' employer, and we are committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity.

We are a Disability Confident employer, which means we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.