Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Education Technician

The closing date is 04 January 2026

Job summary

Closing Date: 4th January 2026

Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 5th January 2026

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 12th January 2026

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to make a real impact in clinical education? The Education Department at Bradford Royal Infirmary is seeking an Associate Education Technician to join our team in delivering high-quality technical support for Clinical Skills and Simulation events.

Our state-of-the-art Simulation Centre is ASPiH accredited, reflecting the high standards and quality of the work we do. You'll be part of a team that brings clinical skills to life, helping healthcare professionals learn in a safe, realistic environment.

About the role:You will work with a range of medical and simulation equipment, including high- and low-fidelity manikins, supporting day-to-day operation of the simulation centre. This includes simulation training, technical skills sessions, and maintenance of equipment and facilities. The role requires initiative, flexibility, and the ability to manage your own workload in a busy education service, with participation in a rota covering 7.30am - 6pm.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities:

  • Set-up & Operation: Prepare, operate, and maintain simulation equipment including manikins, clinical task trainers, AV systems, and IT equipment.
  • Scenario Programming & Support: Assist in developing and programming simulation scenarios alongside faculty and educators.
  • AV Recording & Debrief: Operate AV equipment to record sessions for debrief and learning.
  • Equipment Maintenance & Inventory: Carry out routine checks, maintenance, and repairs; manage inventory, ordering, and safe storage.
  • Environment Setup & Reset: Prepare and restore simulated clinical environments (wards, theatres, emergency settings) to replicate realistic scenarios.
  • Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure safe use of equipment in line with infection control, manual handling, and data protection protocols.
  • Liaison & Coordination: Work closely with educators, clinicians, and learners to support the delivery of simulation training.
  • Innovation & Development: Contribute to continuous improvement by staying up to date with new technologies and supporting service development projects.

What we offer:

  • Work in a leading ASPiH-accredited Simulation Centre
  • Supportive, collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities to develop technical skills and professional expertise
  • The chance to contribute to innovative, high-quality clinical education

About us

Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

  • We value people
  • We are one team
  • We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7682527

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached person specifications and Job Description.

The post holder will provide support to the Facilities Team in the provision of technical assistance for Clinical Skills and Simulation events.

They will provide technical assistance and support to faculty and training courses both on the day and in the planning and preparation stage to ensure effective use of resources.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached person specifications and Job Description.

The post holder will provide support to the Facilities Team in the provision of technical assistance for Clinical Skills and Simulation events.

They will provide technical assistance and support to faculty and training courses both on the day and in the planning and preparation stage to ensure effective use of resources.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of maintaining technical equipment and trouble shooting
  • Experience of setting up equipment or preparing clinical environments for procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up teaching environments
  • Experience of working with multimedia
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and attention to detail.
  • Computer literate and able to demonstrate experience with Microsoft applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Good understanding of infection control policy and cleaning and disinfection of medical devices

Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of clinical equipment and environment
  • Understanding of Governance issues for Video Recording for Health care Professionals

Qualifications

Essential

  • Satisfactory level of general Education including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
  • Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or Technical Support or equivalent significant experience
  • Willingness to undertake any required training

Desirable

  • Customer Care Training
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of maintaining technical equipment and trouble shooting
  • Experience of setting up equipment or preparing clinical environments for procedures

Desirable

  • Experience of setting up teaching environments
  • Experience of working with multimedia
  • Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

Essential

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Good organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and attention to detail.
  • Computer literate and able to demonstrate experience with Microsoft applications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
  • Good understanding of infection control policy and cleaning and disinfection of medical devices

Desirable

  • Good working knowledge of clinical equipment and environment
  • Understanding of Governance issues for Video Recording for Health care Professionals

Qualifications

Essential

  • Satisfactory level of general Education including GCSE English and Maths grade C or above
  • Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or Technical Support or equivalent significant experience
  • Willingness to undertake any required training

Desirable

  • Customer Care Training

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

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Educator/ Lead Technician

Karvita Persad/ Lee Metcalfe

karvita.persad@bthft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

17 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

389-25-7682527

Job locations

Bradford Teaching Hospitals

Bradford

BD9 6RJ


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