Birmingham City University is a leading modern university, in one of the UK’s largest thriving cities. The Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences has an outstanding reputation for the education and training of health and education professionals, assisted by first rate facilities and placement opportunities.
This post is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Technician to join an established Centre for Clinical Skills and Simulation. The successful applicant will join the existing skills and simulation team supporting faculty staff and students involved in courses for the health and social care professions.
Duties include technical support for all clinical simulation areas including, but not limited to, clinic/ward/room preparation, clean up, maintenance of human patient simulators and associated computers/software, maintaining inventories of assets and maintaining storage areas. You main duty will be to support students practicing clinical skills within a designated area and other duties as assigned by the Team Leader. As such you will maintain excellent health and safety practice in the areas where you will be working.
This is a great opportunity to be part of a committed and friendly technical team within a dynamic forward-thinking University. We are keen to receive applications from individuals, with some experience in the clinical setting, who are motivated and able to use their own initiative.
You may have undergraduate degree in in a medical related or other health related discipline or an equivalent combination of education/experience in a technical or clinical role. The minimum qualifications include BTEC, HND, NVQ (level 3 or above) or equivalent with a minimum of GSCE maths and English language or equivalent.
The role requires a strong understanding of workplace health & safety, good communication skills and a positive attitude.
As part of your application, please ensure you upload a CV and Cover Letter explaining clearly how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Our facilities are located in a beautiful, leafy campus in the Edgbaston area of Birmingham, next door to the Botanical Gardens with excellent transport connections. Birmingham City University offers attractive benefits which include up to 32 days annual holiday and a pension scheme.
For further information please contact Dr Mohammed Tasab, Head of Technical Services, Faculty of Health, Education & Life Sciences, Mohammed.Tasab@bcu.ac.uk,
Birmingham City University is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community.
Closing Date: 07 Dec 2020
Category: Technical
