Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Simulation Technical Officer

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to work in education in the NHS. The job is based in the Royal Berkshire Simulation Centre, within the hospital, as apart-time Simulation Technical Officer.

We are looking for someone with buckets of enthusiasm and excellent team working skills. We deliver a range of courses to teach doctors, nursesand other healthcare staff using life-like mannikins that can breathe and other innovative equipment.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would be trained in the technical aspects of the job. The postholder would be responsible for organising and maintainingboth equipment and stock for the Simulation Centre. Good organisational skills are essential. A background in either administration or using multimediaequipment would be advantageous.

This role is part-time and forms a job share. The days required are Wednesday to Friday for a total of 22.5 hours per week. A certain amount offlexibility is required around working hours to cover service needs but an average day would be from 8 am until 4 pm.

About us

Diversity is what makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.

Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.

We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.

If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.

Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.

Date posted

04 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

193-6920643CORB3SIM

Job locations

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will involve technical and administrative tasks, for which full training will be provided.

Please see attached job description for further detail of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will involve technical and administrative tasks, for which full training will be provided.

Please see attached job description for further detail of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Specific Competencies for the Role

Essential

Excellent organisational and administrative skills evidenced by previous experience
Competent in the use of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Teams
Experience of providing an effective customer service

Desirable

Qualified to set up High Fidelity manikins and troubleshoot if there is a problem
Experience of appropriately dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Good basic level of education

Desirable

Trained in the use of audio-visual equipment

Professional, Specialist and Functional Experience

Essential

Good team working and evidence of this

Desirable

Experience in multimedia packages including film or video clip production

Person Specification

Specific Competencies for the Role

Essential

Excellent organisational and administrative skills evidenced by previous experience
Competent in the use of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Teams
Experience of providing an effective customer service

Desirable

Qualified to set up High Fidelity manikins and troubleshoot if there is a problem
Experience of appropriately dealing with confidential and sensitive information

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

Good basic level of education

Desirable

Trained in the use of audio-visual equipment

Professional, Specialist and Functional Experience

Essential

Good team working and evidence of this

Desirable

Experience in multimedia packages including film or video clip production

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

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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