General Healthcare Technician (Life and Health Sciences)

University of Roehampton; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading modern university in England is seeking a General Healthcare Technician to assist in preparing specialized equipment for practical teaching in healthcare subjects. The role requires knowledge of clinical procedures and a relevant degree or similar experience. This full-time position offers a salary range of £31,770 to £35,763 per annum and involves a hands-on approach to supporting learning environments.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and environments is essential.
• Experience in risk assessment and hazardous waste disposal is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment for teaching clinical skills.
• Provide technical support in practical healthcare subjects.
• Assist in post-session cleaning and waste disposal.

Skills

Knowledge of clinical procedures

Experience in risk assessment

Technical support in healthcare

Education

Relevant degree-level qualification

Job description

Overview

Service: AV and Technical Resources

Job title: General Healthcare Technician, Full time

Grade: RU05

Salary: £31,770 to £35,763 pa inclusive of London Weighting Allowance

Who we are

Now rated a top three modern University in London, we provide an engaging portfolio of apprenticeships, short courses, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. We also have an excellent research profile and were jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country for research, and the highest-ranked modern university in London in REF2021.

The Role

We are recruiting the role of General Healthcare Technician to join our healthcare technical team to assist with the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching within the School of Life and Health Sciences. This is an exciting time as we expand to provide technical support within occupational therapy, physiotherapy and clinical skills and simulation teaching within the School of Life and Health Sciences.

Key responsibilities will 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.

The role requires support for the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching practical sessions, ensuring all equipment is available and functional, and assistance in post session cleaning and waste disposal following guidance and standard operating procedures.

The candidate should have a relevant degree level qualification or experience of working in a clinical or clinical simulation environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up equipment and materials for teaching a range of clinical skills and simulated learning.
• Provide hands-on technical support in practical-based healthcare subjects (e.g., nursing, allied health, physical therapies, public health and social care).
• Support the preparation of specialised spaces and equipment for teaching practical sessions; ensure equipment is available and functional.
• Assist in post-session cleaning and waste disposal following guidance and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and effective clinical and learning environment.

Qualifications and experience

• Relevant degree-level qualification or experience working in a clinical or clinical simulation environment.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, equipment and environments.
• Experience in risk assessment, COSHH and hazardous waste disposal is desirable.

Contact

If you have any specific questions on the role, please contact Giovanni Cafa [e-mail]

Diversity and inclusion

The University is committed to promoting diversity and equality of opportunity and aims to create a culture and environment where students and staff are treated fairly. The University is an equal opportunities and ‘disability confident’ employer.

Benefits

Professional Services staff up to Grade RU6 have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Our full range of benefits are available here.

Application timeline

The closing date for completed applications is: 23rd October 2025. It is expected that interviews will be held during on 6th November 2025. You are encouraged to apply promptly, as we reserve the right to close the role and interview before the dates stated above.

Other

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates who apply for this role must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.