Healthcare Skills Technician

About the role

We are looking for a reliable, personable and enthusiastic individual to join our Clinical Practice Simulation team. This role forms part of an established technician team, working flexibly with colleagues to support the safe and efficient functionality of our healthcare skills facilities and equipment across the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. The role requires the set up and clear away of practical classes, purchasing required equipment and consumables, arranging scheduled servicing and a willingness to engage with current and new simulation-led technology. You will have excellent interpersonal skills, be IT literate, possess a willingness to engage with current and new simulation-led technology (such as A/V) as well as the ability to learn new skills rapidly. You must be physically able to undertake manual handling duties and be approachable and helpful in nature.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

For further information please contact Emma Pegrum, Operations Manager epegrum@bournemouth.ac.uk

About the department

The world leading education, research and professional practice delivered across our five academic departments in the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences enrich society and make people's lives better. We have a long and close association with health and social care practice partners across the region; we also work with industry, social enterprise organisations, charities and governmental organisations, both nationally and internationally. Our staff are engaged in innovative and impactful research and routinely work with the public, patients and practitioners locally and globally to shape the future.

About us

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.  

A detailed job description and person specification are available from our website together with an online application form. Alternatively, please telephone 01202 961130 (24 hour answerphone) quoting reference. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at hrvacancies@bournemouth.ac.uk.

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