Simulation Technician

Centre for International Development and Training (CIDT); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in the UK is looking for a full time Simulation Technician to support health skills teams across two campuses. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, inventory management, and providing technical support. Candidates should have a degree or equivalent and practical experience in a health-related environment. Flexible working hours, including weekends, are required.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Long Service Recognition

Free Will Writing Service

IT & Mobile Discounts

Wellbeing and Mental Health Support

Gym membership discounts

Eyecare Support

Flu Vouchers

Paycare Health Benefit Plan

Free On-site Parking

Cycle Benefits Scheme

Employee Discounts

Travel Discounts

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of degree level education or equivalent.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Experience in a health environment or similar support role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine skills areas.
• Conduct general maintenance of equipment and inventory.
• Provide technical support across campuses.

Skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Practical experience in health environment

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Job description

Simulation Technician

We are currently seeking a full time Skills Support Technician to work within the Health Skills team, you are required to work across our 2 campuses (City, Walsall).

The team supports Nursing, Midwifery and Paramadicine skills areas, ensuring they are stocked, equipment is in good working order and that they are correctly set up for each session. General maintenance of equipment, inventory and ordering of stock and timetabling are all essential features of the post.

You will be educated to a minimum of degree level, or equivalent and possess the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload. You will work collaboratively with people at all levels within the Faculty and the University, working on your own initiative. Practical experience of working in a health environment, or similar support role, is essential.

You are required to work flexibly to provide technical support to Faculty laboratory facilities across our Campuses. This will also include some weekend and evening work, including support for Open Days.

Moving and handling activities are an essential requirement of this post. You will be expected to undertake first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and assume a first aid role within the Faculty.

Staff Benefits

You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.

• Competitive salaries
• Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
• Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
• Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
• IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) & software discounts.

Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
• Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
• Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
• Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
• Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
• Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.

Valuing You

• Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
• Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
• Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
• Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
• Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
• Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.

Training and Development

• Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
• Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
• Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
• Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.

The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

PLEASE NOTE: Applications are scored against the criteria set out in the job description and person specifications attached to this advert. Applications are not assessed against the job advert so please ensure your applications are crafted against the Job Description and Person Specification contained within it.