An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Simulation Technician who will assist the Senior Simulation Technician to run simulation and clinical skills labs, involving high / low fidelity simulators within the School of Health and Life Sciences at our Lanarkshire Campus. In this busy role as a Simulation Technician, you will provide technical support primarily to Nursing and Health related programmes.
The successful candidate will have the following:
About us
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.
With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you will play a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities – among the very best in the country – and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private, public and third sectors. Find out more about our School of Health & Life Sciences.
Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
Informal enquiries can be made by contacting:
Marie Anne Pringle, Technical Manager marieanne.pringle@uws.ac.uk or
Craig Shepherd, Senior Simulation Technician, craig.shepherd@uws.ac.uk
Closing date: 15th of September 2024
Interview date: W/C 23rd of September 2024
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University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.