Technician (Health Sciences) - 16953

Brunel University of London; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London weighting

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Job summary

Brunel University of London, located at the Uxbridge Campus, is seeking a Health Sciences Technician to join the Technical Services team. This permanent, part-time role (28 hours) supports delivery of high-quality teaching, practical activities and maintenance of facilities and equipment in health sciences.

The post holder will work across clinical skills rooms, simulated wards and immersive learning spaces, ensuring safety, compliance and effective operation while collaborating with academics

Qualifications

• To have experience of providing technical support.
• To be familiar with the wide range of equipment used within a medical education setting.
• Experience of supporting practical teaching in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, life or medical sciences).
• To be a confident communicator who can effectively discuss technical matters with colleagues and staff/students with different levels of knowledge.
• To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across health sciences facilities including clinical skills rooms, simulated wards, and an immersive learning space.
• Ensure facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant, effective and maintained to the highest standards.
• Support teaching, practical activities and the effective operation of relevant facilities and equipment.
• Collaborate with academic and professional services colleagues to support teaching and student experience.

Skills

Technical support experience

Equipment familiarity

Communication skills

Professional development

Job description

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits.

For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home

Posted Date

03/09/2026

Closing Date

27/09/2026

Ref No

5207

Documents

• Job Description - 16953 (Word , 103.82kb)

Position Title: Technician (Health Sciences)

Department/College: Technical Services / Science Health and Medical Technical Team

Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus

Salary: Grade 5 from: pro-rata of £29,827 to £33,744 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £35,510 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution.

Hours: Part-time - 28 Hours

Contract Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Brunel University of London’s Technical Services Team within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS).

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Sciences Technician to join our technical services team and support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and practical activities across our health sciences facilities.

As a key member of the Health Sciences Technical Team, you will provide technical support across a range of teaching environments, helping to ensure that students and staff have an excellent experience and that facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant, effective and maintained to the highest standards.

The role will involve supporting a variety of specialist health science facilities, including clinical skills rooms, simulated wards, and an immersive learning space. The postholder will also provide occasional technical support to the Medical School, working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to support teaching, practical activities and the effective operation of relevant facilities and equipment.

This Is An Excellent Opportunity For An Early Career Or Experienced Technician To Advance In Their Career And Contribute To The Development Of Health Sciences.

The Successful Candidate Will Need

• To have experience of providing technical support
• To be familiar with the wide range of equipment used within a medical education setting
• Experience of supporting practical teaching in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, life or medical sciences)
• To be a confident communicator who can effectively discuss technical matters with colleagues and staff/students with different levels of knowledge
• To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 27 th September 2026

Interviews will take place on week commencing 12 th October 2026

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Miss Soley Fletcher ( [e-mail] )

If you have any technical issues, please contact us at: [e-mail]

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University of London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.