Technician in Simulation and Immersive Technology

University of East London; London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is looking for a Technician in Simulation and Immersive Technology to enhance the learning experience within the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience. This role involves managing simulation environments, supporting educational sessions, and maintaining equipment to ensure high standards of operation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in healthcare simulation, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to customer service. Join a forward-thinking university that values diversity and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits, including hybrid working options and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

20% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Subsidised gym membership

Life assurance (3 times base salary)

Cashback healthcare scheme

Discounts on various products and services

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education including a degree or extensive relevant experience.
• Current knowledge and experience in a simulation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operation of skills and simulation rooms and workshops.
• Ensure cleanliness and upkeep of the area of responsibility.

Skills

Healthcare Simulation

Immersive Technologies

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Education

Degree in relevant field

Extensive relevant experience

Tools

Simulation Equipment

Workshop Tools

Job description

Technician in Simulation and Immersive Technology

Location
Stratford Campus

Salary
starting from £34,663 per annum inclusive of London Weighting

Post Type
Full Time

Post Type
Permanent

Closing Date
Tuesday 31 December 2024

Interview Date
To be confirmed

Reference
2767-24-PS

University of East London

Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future.

About the Job

We are seeking to appoint a Technician in Simulation & Immersive Technologies to contribute to the continued growth and success of the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience at the University of East London. You will work closely with the Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub Manager for the day-to-day operation of the skills and simulation rooms and workshops, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of their area of responsibility. This includes consumable organisation, teaching sessions set up, demonstrating the use of equipment, ensuring equipment is regularly maintained and clearing up the area after use.

About You

You will have a good standard of general education including a degree or have extensive relevant experience in healthcare simulation and immersive technologies, with commitment to a career as a higher education technician. You must be able to demonstrate that you have current knowledge and experience of working in a simulation environment in either Higher Education or NHS settings. You will also have good organisational skills with the ability to complete a task effectively and efficiently.

You will have good organisation and communication skills, commitment to customer service, be a good team player, willing to work flexibly to changing timetables and work patterns and have a drive for excellence in everything that you do.

Benefits Package

Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on: Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.

CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted.

At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.