Simulation Technician

The post holder will work collaboratively with Simulation Technicians, Simulation Instructors and with academics from the wider Faculty to develop, support and deliver simulation and skills based practical sessions.

The post holder will have a mainly practical involvement in the running of the simulation suite, with some administrative duties. The post holder will interact and support faculty and students with the preparation and delivery of skills based teaching sessions; setting-up teaching spaces and equipment and taking-down and tidying after events. The post holder will provide technical support during sessions and undertake training of staff and students in the use of our skills equipment, such as life-size person manikins, partial anatomy or task trainers, AR/VR equipment). You will also be responsible for the maintenance of equipment, management of stocks of consumables and assistance with the management of rooms, room bookings and University events.

The Person

You will be educated to (RQF) Level 4, e.g NVQ, Diploma, higher apprenticeship, certificate of higher education or have considerable previous relevant work experience. Experience in a similar role is desirable, but interested applicants who can demonstrate good technical and organisational skills will also be considered. This post reports to the Faculty Director of Simulation. You must be able to demonstrate an interest in technical/practical-based learning, with an ability to teach basic technical skills. You must also possess good organisational and communication skills.

For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.

The Simulation Department is essential to the provision of high-quality clinical skills and simulation-based education within the University’s Faculty of Medicine Health and Social Care. We provide a vital role in ensuring our students achieve the highest standards of clinical skills learning to prepare them for their professional roles.

We now have an exciting vacancy for a Clinical Skills and Simulation Technician to join our team at the University’s Medway campus.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging.

Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you... #yourCCCU.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 4th of April 2023
Closing date for applications: 28th of April 2023
Interviews are to be held: To be decided shortly after closing

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Kate Brown kate.brown@canterbury.ac.uk/(direct line) 01227 923213, (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ04108.

Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.