Simulation and Clinical Skills Support Technician

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

This post will enable you to be a key player of the Hereford Academy of Simulation Training and Ergonomics (HASTE) which provides a multi-disciplinary training service for clinical professionals within the Trust and higher education providers. The ultimate aim of the Academy is to improve the quality of health care for our population by focusing on continually improving and developing training and education opportunities for all of our staff.

We anticipate high levels of interest for this exciting role. The role allows for creativity and innovation in the simulation arena and the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate capability in digital, programming and provision of advanced simulation equipment to enable HASTE to achieve its objectives.

The role will consist of multi-professional working across all healthcare professions and is interactive in its approach.

Main duties of the job

• To maintain the simulation and clinical skills equipment, IT and audio-visual equipment, which includes cleaning and trouble-shooting, in accordance with HASTE standard operating procedures.
• To assist with delivering simulation sessions and running the technological side of those sessions. To assist to order equipment and consumable supplies as required and ensure all are in good working order at all times, cleaned and stored securely after use, in accordance with HASTE standard operating procedures.
• To work closely with the HASTE committee, Clinical Education Fellows, Practice Educators, Training Leads and Post-Graduate Medical Centre staff involved in medical and multidisciplinary training to ensure learners are able to access high quality simulation training in line with Health Education England, Universities and other professional bodies' requirements.
• To provide training and assessing in the set up and use of simulation and clinical skills equipment to lead clinicians and external service users as required.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is a member of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales in the shadow of the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and into parts of Powys and run Hereford County Hospital and the community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive and forward looking trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through close collaborative working with our partners to deliver the quality of care we'd want for our family and friends.

More than 3,500 people work for the Trust - they tell us it's a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural and unspoilt county like Herefordshire.

We can offer a great work-life balance and have a fine tradition of working with staff to help them achieve their full potential.

Russell Hardy, Trust Chairman: "The strength of the Trust is its amazing staff; a great place to work, a great place to develop your career and a great place to reach your potential."

Our values - Care, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - are at the heart of all we do. We believe in providing the right care in the right place at the right time...all the time.

Date posted

11 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

229-COR-7080228

Job locations

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Job description Job responsibilities

For more details on this position, please refer to job description and person specification attached or contact Claire Haslam on the number provided.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience
• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4 or above) or equivalent
• Information and Technology qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Teaching/Assessing qualification or equivalent experience

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

• Substantive experience and understanding in a technical or IT role
• Confident and competent use of computers, recording equipment and electronic systems
• Ability to contribute to the written requirements in report/policy reviews for HASTE

Desirable

• Experience working within a larger complex organisation

Experience

Essential

• Substantive experience and understanding in a technical or IT role

Desirable

• Experience of working in healthcare
• Previous experience of and an interest in teaching

Personal Attributes

Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and organisational skills
• Excellent team working
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Capable of independent working and initiative

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address

Hereford County Hospital

Hereford

HR1 2ER

Employer's website

https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/