University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Apprentice Technician Clinical Skills and Simulation

The closing date is 12 March 2026

Job summary

This is an Apprenticeship role where you'll learn handson technical skills that support real healthcare training. As an Apprentice Technician, you'll help to set up equipment for clinical skills teaching and work alongside experienced clinicians delivering medical simulations used by staff to learn safely.

You'll be working towards the Hampshire Hospitals Level 3 Apprenticeship in SimulationBased Education, a national 24month programme delivered remotely. It includes specialist modules to help you build technical confidence and understand the unique world of healthcare simulation. Completing the apprenticeship also gives you the opportunity to apply for professional registration as a Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).

You can read more about the programme here:

https://hampshirehospitalscareers.co.uk/files/trainings/SimTech%20-%20Information%20leaflet1643804436.pdf

We strongly encourage candidates to visit our simulation centre before applying so you can see the role in action. After a short probation period, successful candidates will be enrolled onto the two year apprenticeship.

On completion of the Level 3 Apprenticeship, post holders will be able to apply for a role as a Band 4 Senior Technician.

Main duties of the job

In this apprenticeship, you'll support the daily running of our busy Clinical Skills and Simulation Centres across our four hospital sites. You'll help set up training rooms, prepare equipment, and assist with the technology used to run realistic medical simulations. This includes learning how to handle manikins, audiovisual equipment, computers and other technical kit. Each day you'll work closely with our technical team, helping to make sure sessions start smoothly and equipment works as it should.

You'll learn how to troubleshoot simple issues, keep spaces tidy and safe, check stock levels and help move equipment between sites. As you grow in confidence, you'll take on more responsibility and work more independently.

We're looking for someone who is curious, practical and enjoys solving problems. You'll need good communication skills, a positive attitude and the ability to stay organised when things get busy. This is a great role if you enjoy handson work, like technology and want to start a career in a unique area of healthcare.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,762 to £23,874 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1098867

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note for a specific detailed job description for this vacancy please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade C or level 4 or equivalent).
  • * Willingness to undertake the two-year apprenticeship programme.

Desirable

  • * NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant subject.

Experience

Essential

  • * Interest in technology (IT, AV, engineering, media or simulation).
  • * Basic understanding of computers and digital equipment.
  • * Willingness to learn technical skills, including troubleshooting.
  • * Good communication skills and ability to work with others.
  • * Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Desirable

  • * Experience using AV/IT equipment.
  • * Experience in a customer-facing or support role.
  • * Exposure to healthcare, education or training environments.
  • * Knowledge of clinical skills or simulation technologies.
  • * Experience with inventory or equipment handling.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • * Level 2 Maths and English (GCSE grade C or level 4 or equivalent).
  • * Willingness to undertake the two-year apprenticeship programme.

Desirable

  • * NVQ Level 2/3 in relevant subject.

Experience

Essential

  • * Interest in technology (IT, AV, engineering, media or simulation).
  • * Basic understanding of computers and digital equipment.
  • * Willingness to learn technical skills, including troubleshooting.
  • * Good communication skills and ability to work with others.
  • * Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Desirable

  • * Experience using AV/IT equipment.
  • * Experience in a customer-facing or support role.
  • * Exposure to healthcare, education or training environments.
  • * Knowledge of clinical skills or simulation technologies.
  • * Experience with inventory or equipment handling.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Andrew Jones

Andrew.Jones@uhb.nhs.uk

01214249121

Details

Date posted

27 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,762 to £23,874 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1098867

Job locations

Trustwide

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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