Healthcare Simulation Technician: Hands-on Lab Support

Adecco; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A Simulation Technician role is advertised for the University context, supported by Adecco. The position involves preparing simulation suites and equipment to enable practical healthcare training for students.

You will work with academic staff and learners in a dynamic environment to deliver realistic healthcare scenarios. Key duties include setting up clinical equipment, operating simulation software, and assisting with open days and outreach events.

Qualifications

• A good understanding of healthcare terminology and clinical procedures.
• Experience using or supporting clinical equipment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills and confidence using technology and specialist equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support students and academic staff.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements, including manual handling.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining simulation suites, equipment, and teaching resources.
• Supporting practical healthcare training sessions and clinical simulations.
• Demonstrating and setting up clinical equipment, including oxygen delivery systems, cylinders, regulators, and valves.
• Assisting students with the use of healthcare equipment and simulation technology.
• Operating simulation software, iPads, patient monitoring equipment, and manikins.
• Supporting simulated clinical scenarios, including mock injections, observations, and patient assessment exercises.
• Setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting specialist simulation and IT equipment.
• Ensuring all equipment is cleaned, stored, serviced, and ready for teaching.
• Assisting with student open days, outreach events, and practical demonstrations.
• Supporting health and safety compliance, stock control, and asset management.

Skills

Healthcare knowledge

Simulation experience

Equipment handling

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Simulation software

iPads

Patient monitoring equipment

Manikins

Job description

A Simulation Technician role is advertised for the University context, supported by Adecco. The position involves preparing simulation suites and equipment to enable practical healthcare training for students.

You will work with academic staff and learners in a dynamic environment to deliver realistic healthcare scenarios. Key duties include setting up clinical equipment, operating simulation software, and assisting with open days and outreach events.