Job Description:
Simulation Suite Technician (Clinical)
Staines – 5 days on site
Permanent
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
£45,000
We try to consider all types of flexibility, including hours and working patterns.
We make health happen:
This is an exciting time at Bupa as we get set to open the doors on our new state of the art, Clinical Training Academy. Here we are seeking to deliver innovative learning & development, both physically and virtually through word class experiences and, to connect, grow and broaden the skills of our clinical teams across all business units (Dental Services, Care Services, Health Services, Insurance). Our goal is to exceed learner expectations and foster a culture of exceptional learning and development, through a learning offering that includes fully immersive technology, hi fidelity simulation labs & AI.
This role is responsible for the safe operation of the simulation suites, immersive rooms and associated equipment and facilities within the CTA. The Simulation Suite Technician will ensure the smooth operation of simulation training, sim based activity within courses, and showcasing facilities during on site events, and providing technical and teaching support to guarantee a positive learning experience. You will assist the clinical education and events teams in technical support for sim-based learning of clinical skills. The candidate must be flexible to support some training and events outside standard hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.
You will be supporting the Hospital & Care Simulation Suite and will work alongside the technician supporting the Dental Simulation Suite. These roles will work closely as a team and support each other in maintaining the sim labs, kit and simulated learning experiences.
How you’ll help us make health happen:
- Oversee and manage the safe and tidy operation of CTA simulation facilities.
- Support Clinical Educators by demonstrating and advising on using sim within clinical procedures, scenarios and assessments.
- Prepare and provide technical sim support for courses, training, and events, ensuring the simulation meets learning and course requirements.
- Oversee testing and repair of simulation equipment, liaising with suppliers and maintaining service records.
- Recommend improvements for simulation learning feasibility.
- Program simulations and manage and monitor sound / video facilities for reflection, debrief and feedback post simulation.
- Monitor and advise on Health and Safety compliance, including waste disposal and record maintenance.
- Maintain required documentation and provide evidence as needed.
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
- Proven work experience in a relevant technical role acquired through working in a simulation suite
- Experience of working with students, with relevant teaching skills in clinical equipment, mannequins and software
- Experience in VR clinical training and working with Audio Visual
- Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and issues
- The ability to train staff and students on simulated clinical facility procedures and simulation equipment operation
- Excellent observational and clinical demonstration skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
- Willingness to learn, support, and collaborate with the CTA and wider team
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits.
- 25 days holiday, increasing through length of service, with option to buy or sell
- Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
- An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
- Onsite gyms or local discounts where no onsite gym available
- Various other benefits and online discounts
Why Bupa?
We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
People & HR
Locations:
Staines - Willow House
