Trainee Simulation Technician

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

This apprenticeship post is primarily based in the Centre Simulation Suite and combines communication, technical, IT and administrative skills to support the Simulation Faculty. You will work with Education & Development Team members and facilitators under the mentorship of the Learning and Simulation technologist, based in the PGEC, and may support in-situ simulations in wards.

The program, delivered by Hampshire Hospitals as a Level 3 Apprenticeship over 18–24 months, develops knowledge and

Responsibilities

• To support the facilitation of simulation-based education
• To support faculty and the service in the development, operation and review of simulation-based education
• To setup, maintain and troubleshoot the equipment, manikins, technology and models within the service
• To support the Education Directorate with simulation, technology enhanced learning, video/teleconference and training equipment and manikins to enable facilitation of education and training

Job description

This is an exciting apprenticeship post, primarily based in the Centre Simulation Suite, which will combine communication, technical, IT and administrative skills.

You will be primarily required to help provide effective and efficient support to the Simulation Faculty. You can be expected to communicate with the Education & Development Team members and other facilitators, under the mentorship of the Learning and Simulation technologist, who is also based in the PGEC. In addition there will be activities outside the sim suite, such as supporting ‘in-situ’ simulation, which takes place in wards and other areas of the hospital, run by The Simulation Fellow.

You will undertake your apprenticeship with Hampshire Hospitals, who are delighted to be able to offer a Level 3 Apprenticeship aimed at providing the knowledge and skills required to develop your career in Simulation Based Education. This national programme will be delivered remotely over 18-24 months and includes specialty modules designed to give Simulation Technicians the theoretical, as well as practical, knowledge of their role and beyond.

The program offers 20% off the job study time, within normal working week.

• To support the facilitation of simulation-based education
• To support faculty and the service in the development, operation and review of simulation-based education
• To setup, maintain and troubleshoot the equipment, manikins, technology and models within the service
• To support the Education Directorate with simulation, technology enhanced learning, video/teleconference and training equipment and manikins to enable facilitation of education and training

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.

We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Peter woodford Job title: Head of Simulation Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07887966131