Simulation Technician
Location Wolverhampton Campus, Walsall Campus Faculty/Department Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing Contract Type Permanent Salary £26,707 - £28,778 pa Closing Date 28/10/2025 Job Reference 14580 Documents
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We are currently seeking a full time Skills Support Technician to work within the Health Skills team, you are required to work across our 2 campuses (City, Walsall).
The team supports Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine skills areas, ensuring they are stocked, equipment is in good working order and that they are correctly set up for each session. General maintenance of equipment, inventory and ordering of stock and timetabling are all essential features of the post.
You will be educated to a minimum of degree level, or equivalent and possess the ability to organise and prioritise your own workload. You will work collaboratively with people at all levels within the Faculty and the University, working on your own initiative. Practical experience of working in a health environment, or similar support role, is essential.
You are required to work flexibly to provide technical support to Faculty laboratory facilities across our Campuses. This will also include some weekend and evening work, including support for Open Days.
Moving and handling activities are an essential requirement of this post. You will be expected to undertake first aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training and assume a first aid role within the Faculty.
Staff Benefits
You may be eligible to choose from a number of benefits during your appointment, subject to any rules applicable to the relevant benefit (as amended from time to time). Further details of these benefits are available on the intranet.
We believe employees should be recognised for their hard work and contribution to the University's growth and success and offer an attractive range of competitive benefits to all staff:
Your Benefits:
2. Competitive salaries
3. Standard Life Pension scheme – with employer contribution of up to 12% to the University's defined contribution scheme.
4. Long Service Recognition - £200 gift voucher, certificate, and afternoon tea with Vice Chancellor for 25 & 40 years of service.
5. Free Will Writing Service - Complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners.
6. IT & Mobile Discounts - EE Perk (20% off for family &
7. friends) & software discounts.
Supporting Your Health & Wellbeing
8. Wellbeing and Mental Health Support - 24/7 access to EAP service, free counselling sessions, wellbeing support resources and Occupational Health Service.
9. Gym memberships discounts – at our Walsall Campus and discounts at WV Active sites in Wolverhampton.
10. Eyecare Support - Free eVoucher for eye tests and glasses contribution.
11. Flu Vouchers - Free flu vaccinations for staff.
12. Paycare Health Benefit Plan - Covers optical, dental, physiotherapy, and personal accident insurance.
13. Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – Access to multi-faith chaplaincy services.
Valuing You:
14. Generous Annual Leave (see table below)
15. Flexible & Agile Working - Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
16. Free On-site Parking - available across campuses
17. Cycle Benefits Scheme - Save up to 42% on a bike & accessories via salary sacrifice.
18. Employee Discounts - Savings on groceries, fashion, and entertainment.
19. Travel Discounts - Up to 10% off holidays through Sodexo Circles.
Training and Development
20. Staff Network and Inclusion - Access to support networks and events with our LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability, and Women's networks.
21. Library Access - Staff have access to books and resources at our onsite libraries.
22. Staff Scholarship Scheme - Funding for part-time higher education, up to PhD level
23. Leadership and Management Development - Access to training opportunities to support you with advancing in your career.
The University of Opportunity for Students and Staff
As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)