Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Clinical Skills & Simulation Technician

The closing date is 19 February 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Skills Technician to join our busy Medical Education Department working as part of a supportive Team to support and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education within the Health Board.

Clinical Skills Technicians are integral for the organisation and delivery of clinical skills and simulation based teaching within the Health Board, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who is methodical, accurate, innovative and enjoys working in a fast paced environment.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have responsibility for the training environment and provide both administrative and technical support for clinical skills and simulation sessions. They will ensure adequate maintenance of all equipment and monitor stock . The post holder will also assist in the provision of audio-visual support in the clinical skills area and other learning environments.

You will need excellent organisational and IT skills and be able to communicate effectively with people of all positions and age ranges. A level of flexibility will be required as there will be a requirement for multi site working as part of the Medical Education Team

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.

Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.

Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC039-0226

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents

Person Specification

Education & Qualificiations

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education

Desirable

  • Further Education Qualifications
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS systems and structures

Desirable

  • Experience of working in medical education
  • Experience of working with clinical skills models

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable IT Skills
  • Demonstrable Communication Skills
  • Demonstrable organisational skills
Person Specification

Education & Qualificiations

Essential

  • Good Standard of Education

Desirable

  • Further Education Qualifications
  • Evidence of CPD

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Knowledge of NHS systems and structures

Desirable

  • Experience of working in medical education
  • Experience of working with clinical skills models

Skills & Abilities

Essential

  • Demonstrable IT Skills
  • Demonstrable Communication Skills
  • Demonstrable organisational 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Employer's website

https://cavuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Manager, Clinical Skills

Mrs Melanie Cotter

melanie.cotter@wales.nhs.uk

02921842386

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,898 to £30,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

001-AC039-0226

Job locations

University Hospital Llandough

Penlan Road

Penarth

CF64 2XX


Supporting documents

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