Job summary
- Main area
- Simulation Technician
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-7078407-A
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Darent Valley Hospital
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £27,857 - £30,570 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Simulation Technician
NHS AfC: Band 4
Job overview
The Simulation Technician will work as a member of the Dartford and Gravesham’s Medical Education Team to support the delivery and growth of Simulation Based Education (SBE). The role demands a high level of technical, administrative and communication skills that will support all aspects of Simulation. The post holder will be working cross site to ensure the maintenance of the Simulation suites and clinical skills rooms are upheld.
There is a requirement to operate the computer and audio/video (A/V) technology, including all manikins and Simulation suite equipment. Setting up and taking down the manikins and clinical skills equipment for specific training sessions will be required. The post holder will have responsibility for the preparation of the training environments, managing equipment stock levels, maintaining equipment and ensuring resources are available for all training programmes. The post holder will also assist in the provision of audio-visual and other learning resources, in the clinical skills, Simulation and educational environments. This position involves working closely with the Simulation Lead and Simulation Faculty to provide a safe, well equipped skills training environment.
While this post is predominantly working Monday to Friday there may be occasional weekend work.
This position will not be supported for visa sponsorship. All applicants are expected to have valid right to work document to work in the UK when applying for this position.
Main duties of the job
As a Simulation Technician, you will be part of the wider simulation and medical education team delivering SBE and clinical skills sessions to a wide range of learners including; Consultants, Junior doctors, SAS and Locally Employed Doctors, medical students from King’s College London, St. George’s University and Kent and Medway Medical School, Nurses, Physiotherapists and Radiographers. The department also runs a strong insitu programme with good engagement across the clinical areas, the Simulation Technician will be involved in the smooth running of these sessions.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Specific Responsibilities: -
To work closely with the Simulation Fellows, Clinical Simulation Practitioner and Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead, Foundation Leads, College Tutors and SAS Lead in ensuring all learners receive clinical skills teaching opportunities in line with their curriculum.
To work with the Simulation Fellows, Clinical Simulation Practitioner and Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead, Director of Undergraduate Medical Education and the relevant and in organising simulation training.
To work in close collaboration with practice development nurses and the multidisciplinary team to ensure the development of patient focused, collaborative protocols/ practices/procedures and care.
With the Simulation Team, assist in supporting trainees or teams with difficulties by offering additional training with clinical skills/simulation in its widest sense and technology enhanced learning to achieve NHSE and CQC standards.
To continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the role in Trust.
To contribute to the management of the monitoring and auditing process of clinical skills training, to ensure data is widely available and is transparent, as well as compliant with the various external or internal guidelines.
Act as the main point of contact for all technical aspects of SBE activities including, but not limited to, high-fidelity manikins and audio-visual systems.
Directly facilitate and assist with training programmes using simulated patients (actors) and patient simulators. This will include:
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- Delivering training both in the education setting and clinical areas
- Setting up and running clinical scenarios alongside clinical educators
- Operational delivery of technical elements of courses e.g. simulators, medical devices, AV equipment
- Assist with delivery of Simulation by the means of patient role-play
Please see attached job description for further information.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- Computer based qualification, such as IT, ECDL and/or proven equivalent (online related tutorials certificates etc) in Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Databases)
Desirable criteria
- Functional Skills English and Maths to Level 2
Knowledge and Skills
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of low, medium and high fidelity simulation systems.
- Knowledge of medical/surgical instrumentation and its use within the surgical field/ clinical skills setting.
- Excellent organisational skills
- I.T. literate at a very high level including software and Microsoft Office
- Able to communicate information to multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven ability to plan and organise a number of activities, co-ordinating activities with other professionals
- Able to collate research / audit data
- Ability to work without supervision, on own initiative and within a team setting
- Excellent time management and ability to organise workload and prioritise tasks for yourself and others
- Concentration, hand-eye coordination and speed whilst working to a consistent high level
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge and experience of teaching small groups and 1-1.
- Knowledge of relevant guidelines and policies within a Simulation environment.
- Demonstrate understanding of Health & Safety legislation and policy procedures.
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Ability and confidence to communicate with all grades of staff
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast paced working environment and multi-task at short notice
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Approachable and enthusiastic, team player who demonstrates personal flexibility and resilience.
- Able to work independently, using initiative to take action
- Ability and willingness to undergo further training appropriate to the role
Desirable criteria
- Able to adapt to new systems and technology
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant hospital based clinical experience
- Experience of delivering practical clinical training to a wide range of staff
- Experience of working with technology-based equipment (e.g. multi-media and AV equipment)
- General office administrative skills (use of telephones, emails, maintaining accurate records)
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding and respect for and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
- Proven experience of writing/orchestrating clinical scenarios and courses for multi-disciplinary teams
- Experience of programming and controlling scenarios on both Laerdal and METI Simulators
- Previous experience of working in a Higher/Further Education or NHS environment or in Simulation environment.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zoe Melham
- Job title
- Human Factors & Simulation Specialist Lead
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07549876992
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