Technical Assistant (Simulation & Clinical Skills) (TS24-24)

Why do we need technical staff?

Technical staff have the skills and knowledge to bring technology to life, through practical support, training, advice and guidance. They ensure that anyone learning new techniques or mastering equipment can do so safely and successfully. Staff and students working on practical healthcare courses place an incredibly high value on the support, guidance, training, and advice that technical staff provide. Technical staff add genuine value to learning that lasts a lifetime.

Is this the job for you?

Would you like to use your skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to support staff and students from diverse backgrounds working in healthcare with a wide range of techniques? Do you want to develop and grow our technical service, providing ever increasing opportunities to help students realise their professional potential? Do you enjoy using practical skills in an interactive and engaging way?

Why you will want to work with us

In Technical Services we work as a team and the staff all support each other, sharing advice and discussing topics that span the service. The tasks you work on will be as individual and different as the imagination of people you’re working with, and no two days will be quite the same. We are proud signatories of the Technician’s Commitment which aims to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians and we encourage professional registration.

Contact For Informal Discussion

Mark McDonagh - Technical Services Manager

01782 294706 - Mark.mcdonagh@staffs.ac.uk

Who is Staffordshire University? 

Staffordshire University is an award winning, teaching-intensive and research-inspired university with a focus on work integrated learning, digital innovation and enterprise engagement. With over 100 years’ experience, we are a successful, confident and ambitious modern university, with a foundational purpose of providing higher and applied learning opportunities relevant to our region and beyond.

Spread across three main campuses in Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford and London, our future-focused courses and next-level teaching ensure our students can unlock the potential the world needs now to support better futures.

This is a key reason why we are ranked 2nd in the UK for quality education (Sustainable Development Goal 4, THE Impact Rankings 2023) and why we’re in the top 10 of UK universities for career prospects (WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023).

As a university it is important that we are at the forefront of research, delivering impact across the globe and informing how and what we teach. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, 87% of our research impact is recognised as “outstanding” or “very considerable”, demonstrating how we continue to push further to create a better tomorrow for our local and global communities.

When you join Staffordshire University, you join a highly supportive, supportive, boundary-pushing culture where insight and innovation is celebrated, expertise is valued, and excellence is rewarded. We can’t wait to see the contribution that you make to the continued growth and success of the Institution.

Rewards and Benefits

In return for your dedication we have a competitive benefits package available

•    Competitive incremental rates of Pay
•    32 days Annual Leave plus 11 days Bank Holiday and Discretionary days
•    Excellent Pension Scheme
•    Access to continued professional and personal development
•    An opportunity to become part of the wider University community
•    Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•    Discounted Health & Fitness Facilities on site at the Stoke Campus
•    Discounted Travel by Rail or Bus, with the option of season tickets loans

At Staffordshire University, we believe that every student and staff member needs to be carbon literate if we are to help tackle the climate emergency and achieve our One Planet Pledge of carbon neutrality by 2030, and we are proud of our Bronze Carbon Literacy Award status. As part of our ongoing commitment we particularly encourage applications from candidates who have already completed carbon literacy training, or are prepared to undertake this training as part of their ongoing professional development.

We reserve the right to close any vacancies when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. All applicants are advised to complete and submit your applications as soon as possible.

Closing Date: 28 Mar 2024

Department: Professional Support

Salary: £23,700 to £26,444 Per Annum Permanent Full Time