Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Trainee Simulation Technician

The closing date is 16 March 2026

Job summary

This is an exciting apprenticeship post, primarily based in the Centre Simulation Suite, which will combine communication, technical, IT and administrative skills.

You will be primarily required to help provide effective and efficient support to the Simulation Faculty. You can be expected to communicate with the Education & Development Team members and other facilitators, under the mentorship of the Learning and Simulation technologist, who is also based in the PGEC. In addition there will be activities outside the sim suite, such as supporting 'in-situ' simulation, which takes place in wards and other areas of the hospital, run by The Simulation Fellow.

You will undertake your apprenticeship with Hampshire Hospitals, who are delighted to be able to offer a Level 3 Apprenticeship aimed at providing the knowledge and skills required to develop your career in Simulation Based Education. This national programme will be delivered remotely over 18-24 months and includes specialty modules designed to give Simulation Technicians the theoretical, as well as practical, knowledge of their role and beyond.

The program offers 20% off the job study time, within normal working week.

Main duties of the job

To support the facilitation of simulation-based education
To support faculty and the service in the development, operation and review of simulation-based education
To setup, maintain and troubleshoot the equipment, manikins, technology and models within the service
To support the Education Directorate with simulation, technology enhanced learning, video/teleconference and training equipment and manikins to enable facilitation of education and training

About us

Visa Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£25,768 a year per annum incl HCAS (Annex 21)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

151-KMC114

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth road

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To setup and maintain the simulation suite, teaching rooms and equipment ready for education and training sessions
To provide moulage, creation of props and modification of manikins, equipment and the environment to increase fidelity within simulation
To promote excellent communication skills both verbally and written
To provide administrative support to the Directorate, service and faculty/facilitators to ensure that accurate records are recorded, kept up-to-date and available for audit, reports and verification
To support the faculty/facilitators to ensure the smooth running of sessions/courses
To ensure that the Trusts values are upheld and adhered to at all times
To engage with the identified learning, training and development required for the role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To setup and maintain the simulation suite, teaching rooms and equipment ready for education and training sessions
To provide moulage, creation of props and modification of manikins, equipment and the environment to increase fidelity within simulation
To promote excellent communication skills both verbally and written
To provide administrative support to the Directorate, service and faculty/facilitators to ensure that accurate records are recorded, kept up-to-date and available for audit, reports and verification
To support the faculty/facilitators to ensure the smooth running of sessions/courses
To ensure that the Trusts values are upheld and adhered to at all times
To engage with the identified learning, training and development required for the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education specifically including 3 GCSEs Grade C or above

Skills

Essential

Motivation and willingness to undertake the apprenticeship
Communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience
Computer literacy including being competent in the use of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Logical, analytical and numerate
Ability to work on own initiative with practical problem solving skills.
Able to work flexibly and reliably with a "can do" approach
Organisational and administrative skills
Enthusiasm

Desirable

Willingness to actively participate in scenarios (minor acting skill required)
Previous use of audio-visual equipment
Understanding of the Healthcare Environment
Customer Services experience

Experience

Essential

IT skills

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Good basic level of education specifically including 3 GCSEs Grade C or above

Skills

Essential

Motivation and willingness to undertake the apprenticeship
Communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and concisely to a non-technical audience
Computer literacy including being competent in the use of Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Logical, analytical and numerate
Ability to work on own initiative with practical problem solving skills.
Able to work flexibly and reliably with a "can do" approach
Organisational and administrative skills
Enthusiasm

Desirable

Willingness to actively participate in scenarios (minor acting skill required)
Previous use of audio-visual equipment
Understanding of the Healthcare Environment
Customer Services experience

Experience

Essential

IT skills

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

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth road

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth road

Frimely

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)