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Simulation Technician
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Part time
  • Job share
22.5 hours per week (per annum pro rata (Wednesday - Friday))
Job ref
193-6920643CORB3SIM
Employer
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Berkshire Hospital
Town
Reading
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust logo

Simulation Technical Officer

Band 3

Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated ‘Good’ with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements.  The Trust’s overall rating has also improved to ‘good’.  This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust.  Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.

At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is “Working together to provide outstanding care for our community.”

We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions

We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate

We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live

We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice

Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don’t you come and join us.  We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical.  

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to work in education in the NHS. The job is based in the Royal Berkshire Simulation Centre, within the hospital, as a part-time Simulation Technical Officer.

We are looking for someone with buckets of enthusiasm and excellent team working skills. We deliver a range of courses to teach doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff using life-like mannikins that can breathe and other innovative equipment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would be trained in the technical aspects of the job. The postholder would be responsible for organising and maintaining both equipment and stock for the Simulation Centre. Good organisational skills are essential. A background in either administration or using multimedia equipment would be advantageous.

This role is part-time and forms a job share. The days required are Wednesday to Friday for a total of 22.5 hours per week. A certain amount of flexibility is required around working hours to cover service needs but an average day would be from 8 am until 4 pm.

Working for our organisation

Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Duties will involve technical and administrative tasks, for which full training will be provided.

Please see attached job description for further detail of responsibilities.

Person specification

Specific Competencies for the Role

Essential criteria
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills evidenced by previous experience
  • Competent in the use of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Teams
  • Experience of providing an effective customer service
Desirable criteria
  • Qualified to set up High Fidelity manikins and troubleshoot if there is a problem
  • Experience of appropriately dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • Good basic level of education
Desirable criteria
  • Trained in the use of audio-visual equipment

Professional, Specialist and Functional Experience

Essential criteria
  • Good team working and evidence of this
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in multimedia packages including film or video clip production

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Care quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Stonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.National Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sue Anderson
Job title
Simulation Centre Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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