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Job overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to learners and supporting the delivery and growth of simulation and clinical skills teaching? 

We are recruiting for a Clinical Skills Technician to join our evolving and innovative Learning and Development department to work primarily within the Clinical Education and Development team.

You'll be able to work flexibly within a thriving and dynamic team, alongside supportive colleagues committed to providing excellent education opportunities for staff and learners.  You'll be key in supporting the delivery and growth of the simulation and clinical skills teaching for all learners and have responsibility of preparing training environments and train users on the use of equipment. 

We are keen to support learning and growth within our team so there will be an opportunity for you to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to this role. Oxford Health NHS Trust is recognised by Ofsted as good, delivering first-class apprenticeship programmes. 

If you're an enthusiastic and motivated individual with experience as a technician and supporting learners, we would love to hear from you! 

Main duties of the job

• Support delivery and growth of the simulation and clinical skills teaching for all learners, as delivered by the Learning and Development Department
• Monitor equipment stock, and have responsibility for ensuring adequate supply, maintenance of the equipment and ensuring the most effective learning materials are in place for all programmes
• Assist in the provision of audio-visual and other learning resources, in the clinical skills laboratory and other learning environments
• Prepare the teaching environment for each session, including set up of room and equipment and packing away of all equipment post session
• Facilitate the running of clinical examinations and practical examinations such as OSCEs
• Be an expert resource on the equipment held in the laboratory and instruct on the use of this
• Maintain set stock levels and report when stock levels need reviewing to ensure training delivery is not disrupted

Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties 

Working for our organisation

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible 

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”

Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team