Specialist Digital Simulation Technician

University of Cumbria; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

33 days holiday + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Pension scheme 8% employer

35 hour full-time working week

Job summary

University of Cumbria, Lancaster campus, invites applications for a Specialist Digital Simulation Technician. You will deliver and develop simulation, immersive learning and digital education technologies to support Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health programmes.

You will work with academic and technical teams to implement innovative simulation solutions, operate facilities, and explore new technologies to enhance student engagement and graduate employability in a modern healthcare education

Job description

We are theUniversity of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are currently seeking an experienced and innovative Specialist Digital Simulation Technician to provide technical expertise to support our expanding portfolio of simulation, immersive learning and digital education technologies within the Faculty of Health.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation passionate about transforming its students’ learning and investing in the future of healthcare education through use of advanced simulation equipment, virtual (VR) and extended reality (XR) systems, artificial intelligence-enabled learning technologies and immersive digital environments.

You will play a pivotal role in the development, operation and continuous enhancement of these technologies and of our clinical skills and simulation facilities, supporting the delivery of authentic, technology-enhanced learning experiences for students across Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health programmes.

Working closely with academic teams, technical colleagues, and external partners, you will lead the technical implementation and ongoing development of innovative simulation solutions at the University’s Lancaster campus to enhance student engagement, clinical competence and graduate employability. As part of this, you will be encouraged to explore new approaches, influence institutional strategy, and contribute to sector-leading practice in simulation and immersive education.

The successful candidate will be a technically skilled and creative professional who is passionate about the future of healthcare education. You should enjoy exploring new technologies, solving complex technical challenges and working collaboratively to develop innovative learning experiences.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• 35 hour full-time working week
• 33 days holiday plus bank holidays
• hybrid working in line with business need
• an excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution

We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-…