Technician in Simulation and Immersive Technology
Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.
About the job
This post is designed to support the academic departments within the School of Health, Sport & Bioscience coordinate the education delivery of simulation, demonstrating excellence in teaching clinical skills across the professional programmes. Responsibilities include:
- Working closely with the Hospital and Primary Care Training Hub Manager for the day-to-day operation of the skills and simulation rooms and workshops, ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of their area of responsibility. This includes set up, demonstrating the use of equipment, ensuring equipment is regularly maintained and clearing up the area after use.
- Provide skilled assistance and technical guidance to students, academics, and other stakeholders both on and off site, advising on relevant techniques and always observing safety precautions.
- Provide general health and safety supervision of stakeholders using equipment and working in the simulation laboratories, ensuring safe methods of working in accordance with statutory and university requirements.
About you
A successful candidate will have experience working in Higher Education simulation or simulation in NHS settings, a detailed understanding of clinical simulation, experience of setting up simulation settings for interprofessional learning and development, and have a collaborative nature, with experience working as part of a small team, supporting others in dealing with peaks in demand.
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