Clinical Skills and Simulation Assistant Technician

London, England, United Kingdom

12/3/2024

Turning Passion into Purpose.

London South Bank University are excited to be recruiting for the post of Clinical Skills and Simulation Assistant Technician within our Technical Support Services division (TSS).

This position will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to assist with the upkeep and preparation of several specialist teaching facilities in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Laboratories. The area comprises of two Schools, the School of Nursing and Midwifery and the School of Allied Health and Social Care.

The clinical skills and simulation labs are maintained by a dedicated team of technicians who support students and staff in use of specialist equipment and related processes. The role involves set up and take downs in skills rooms and the movement of large equipment.

As an integral member of this team, you will assist the presentation and demonstration of key technologies, facilitate practical sessions, and play a key role in ensuring that the environments and technical equipment run smoothly.

As a valued member of our team, we will provide the opportunities for you to develop your experience, knowledge and understanding of the wide range of systems, processes, and techniques that are an essential part of working in this environment.

About You:

We are looking to hear from candidates who have the following skills/experience:

• ND, HND or an equivalent in a healthcare related discipline, or professional experience of working in a technical support / commercial environment .
• Effectiveness as a problem solver, able to take on board unfamiliar information and apply it to the open-ended challenges frequently encountered in technical environments.
• Excellent communication with the ability to coherently convey technical information and be able to demonstrate a considered approach to customer service.
  
  

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in a healthcare related discipline, be highly motivated and bring a team centred approach. Experience with AR/VR is also highly desirable.

Please note that the successful candidate must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check.

A full list of key responsibilities and the required skills and experience for this role can be found on the attached Candidate Pack.

Benefits of Working With Us:

As a leading Higher Education Institution LSBU offers staff a highly competitive benefits package including holiday entitlement starting at 26.5 days per annum, professional development opportunities and flexible working. Full details on the range of benefits we offer can be found here .

Application Process:

The person specification for this role alongside applicant guidance on what to submit within your application can be found within the candidate pack attached. Applications must only be submitted via the "Apply Online" button below.

For an informal conversation ahead of applying please feel free to contact the hiring manager for this position:

• Helen Lloyd
• Technical Services Manager
• lloydh3@lsbu.ac.uk
  
  

Key Dates:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 Sunday 19 th January 2025
• Interview/assessment - week commencing 3 rd February 2025
  
  

Exact dates for interviews will be confirmed closer to the time. Please kindly note that interviews may be slightly later than the date advertised.

We are happy to talk flexible working and reasonable adjustments and aim to make our recruitment and selection process accessible to all, please contact us to discuss any support you need. The diversity of LSBU’s staff and students is a source of our strength and the richness of ideas and perspectives that this diversity brings makes LSBU a unique place to work.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UKVI Skilled Worker route.

If you have any questions related to your application, please email the recruitment team staffrecruitment@lsbu.ac.uk

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.