Senior Simulation Technician (Internal Only)

Royal Devon; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension scheme

Flexible working schemes

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Devon is seeking a Senior Simulation Technician (Internal Only) to support the delivery of multi-professional simulation and skills-based education. The post holder will maintain and operate high-fidelity simulators, AV and IT equipment, and provide technical and administrative support to the simulation service.

The role follows a Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00 pattern with a focus on innovation in healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• Role requires experience in NHS healthcare simulation and operating high-fidelity simulators.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, prepare and operate high-fidelity simulators and related AV/IT equipment.
• Provide expert technical and administrative support for simulation education programmes.
• Ensure equipment and training rooms are maintained and ready for use.

Job description

Vacancies Senior Simulation Technician (Internal Only)

Role Summary

The post holder will have a proven track record of working within NHS healthcare simulation as a simulation technician. It will see the successful candidate working with the rest of the simulation team (and wider faculty) to support the development and delivery of high-quality multi-professional simulation and skills-based education programmes. The post holder will be required to exercise curiosity, creativity and technical innovation.

This role will provide expert technical and administrative support and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS), associated audio-visual & IT equipment, utilised by the simulation service.

About the Role

This opportunity will support the Simulation team with the delivery of Human Factors and Simulation education across the Trust and to external organisations. Simulation is an educational endeavour that provides hospital teams with realistic patient scenarios using computer controlled patient manikins, task trainers or actors. During these scenarios, teams can rehearse / practice challenging situations in a safe manner. It can also be used to identify latent threats in practice.

The post holder will have responsibility for the maintenance, preparation and operation of equipment, and training rooms for simulation education, with support from the wider simulation team. Flexible working is important to the success of this role.

This role would be ideally suited for someone who is interested in technology and innovation in healthcare; Key to the role is the ability to ensure all equipment including computerised high fidelity simulation manikins, AV and IT equipment are maintained in good working and that any technical issues can be managed in a timely manner.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00)

Interview Date:To Be Confirmed

This is an internal vacancy for Royal Devon employees, therefore Bank workers are currently not eligible to apply for this vacancy.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

Senior Simulation Technician (Internal Only)

• Salary Band 5: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-1600-4191
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 14 September, 2026
• Job Category Systems and Delivery