Job overview
The Clinical Simulation (CSC) Team is looking for a Simulation Technician to join our workforce. This is a unique chance for a technician to join the CSC as part of the GOSH Learning Academy.
This dynamic role presents the opportunity to apply a combination of technical, creative, administrative and team working skills to work within one of six priority areas under the GOSH Learning Academy. The post holder will provide technical support to the CSC Team, assisting the delivery of a range of simulation activities. These include but are not limited to; online and face to face full immersion simulation delivered within and beyond GOSH, AR and VR assisted simulation, and part task training for technical skills development.
Please see Person Specification for additional details. If you would like to discuss this post further, you can contact one of the following colleagues. Emma Broughton: Amy Dines: A
Main duties of the job
• Liaise with the Biomedical engineering department and other providers where appropriate to ensure that all equipment is serviced and maintained.
• Ensure that storage areas are kept tidy and appropriately stocked.
• To maintain necessary records related to simulation operations and equipment.
• To receive, set up and test new simulators and related equipment.
Administrative
• To maintain attendance records and track usage of the Clinical Simulation Centre.
• Maintain attendance registers and audit of room(s) usage.
• Maintain a booking system for rooms and equipment including bookings for the mobile simulators.
• Assist in the organisation of courses, catering, payments and necessary candidate materials.
• Organise dispersal of information to multi-professional faculty.
• Provide centre
Working for our organisation
We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as the communities we serve, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including people with Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic heritage, people with a disability, and people from LGBTQ+ communities. By growing an ever more diverse workforce, we’ll have a greater range of perspectives and knowledge, meaning that we can provide the children and young people at our hospital with even better care.
Our hospital is committed to creating an environment that is open and inclusive. Our staff are encouraged to engage with colleagues through the following networks: REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) ENABLED (Enhancing Abilities & Leveraging Disabilities Network), PRIDE and Women’s networks; all of which are sponsored by a member of our Executive Management Team.
We want to ensure that all of our people, regardless of their background, are seen and heard. We want to attract applicants that share our commitment to inclusion and that understand diversity is a strength that is embraced and valued.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
* Our Always values
* Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
* Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
* Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential criteria
* Training to Diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses or experience
* Level 2 Literacy & numeracy
* NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in related subject
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Experience of working in a simulation or similar technical setting
* Use of MS Office 2010 incl. Word Excel, PowerPoint, Access and corporate email systems
* An understanding of information governance
* An understanding of Health and Safety issues at work
Desirable criteria
* Substantial recent work experience in a similar technician role
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
* Ability to prioritise and organise work to provide an effective quality service
* The ability to use complex technical equipment such as computer controlled simulated manikins and audio-visual equipment
* An ability to work flexibly and independently, both as part of a team and as an individual
* Proven ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people at all levels
* Ability to use Internet, database and online services
* Excellent telephone manner
* Excellent time management