Simulation & Clinical Skills Support Technician

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Duties:

General Duties, Skills and Responsibilities

Ensure each piece of equipment is fit for use and meets the supplier safety recommendations, liaising with lead technician and suppliers as required.

Ensure that correct disposables and sufficient supplies are available during courses and that the amounts of each provided are in line with the operating procedure.

Provide technical support for scenario based high fidelity simulation and skills training as required.

Working with the lead technician, to review, report and control all stock levels of equipment, disposables to ensure that minimal levels are observed and all activity is fully supported.

Provide equipment usage demonstrations for new users and produce user guides for new equipment/simulation systems.

Respond to equipment loan requests and ensure equipment that is to be loaned is in good condition.

Undertake regular handling of equipment with appropriate equipment provided.

In accordance with service need, undertake regular maintenance audits daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly identifying any issues for repairs/replacement etc. to lead technician.

Ensure that all equipment is appropriately cleaned and stored after use in line with Infection Control guidelines.

Responsible for safety testing/calibration of equipment and PAT testing equipment when necessary.

Ensure that regular safety testing / calibration of equipment in all areas is carried out and recorded accurately.

Ensure that any damaged equipment is reported to the appropriate lead technician and Medical Engineering and / or other maintenance services and that the damage is recorded and repaired as per instruction.

Continuously develop own skills and expertise in the technology enhanced clinical training and take every opportunity to learn about emerging simulation technologies, platforms and software This includes:

Networking with other simulation centres and simulation technicians

Visiting other centres to learn about their innovations

Actively researching new technologies for learning and making recommendations for their adaptation in the Trust

Diagnose and escalates major faults to the lead technician/nurse.

Interprets operational manuals and is able to use technical equipment.

Organisation of the simulation learning environment room booking system.

Plans ahead to ensure resources and equipment required are booked from the equipment library and in-situ for teaching activities.

Plans and organises straight forward maintenance tasks within scope of competence.

Prioritises technical faults and is able to problem solve.

Audits equipment and facilities usage giving feedback on innovative Technology Enhanced Learning developments.

To support the Simulation Team in evidencing existing national guidelines for NHS England and ASPiH are followed.

Monitor the life span of the equipment and resources and make recommendations for replacements and upgrades to the lead technician/nurse.

Liaise with manufacturers and service companies to establish efficient communication and helpdesk trouble shooting.

There is no budget responsibility for this role.

Please see Job Description for further information.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as well as part of a team.
• Able to respond flexibly and positively to changing requirements.
• Able to be flexible and adjust working times to accommodate later finishes.

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet targets/service demands.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage own workload.
• Excellent technical and troubleshooting ability.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to set up daily courses and maintain equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate to others how to use training equipment.
• Able to raise concerns.
• Demonstrates working as a team player and innovative.
• Able to work on own initiative with no or limited supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations.

Desirable

• Negotiating and influencing skills.
• Actively participate in meetings.
• Experience of equipment maintenance

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake a moderate degree of moving and handling duties.
• Driving license and ability to travel across sites.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Maths, English or equivalent.
• Educated to A/T Level/NVQ qualification or equivalent or working towards.

Desirable

• RSCiTech Accreditation.
• IT qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Able to demonstrate working with IT packages e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook or possesses appropriate qualifications.
• Experience of working in a busy environment.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience of working within a healthcare environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in Education
• Experience of working in a simulation or skills environment

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

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

Employer's website

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