Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Simulation Technician to work as a member of the Medical Education Team at the Bedford site, to support the delivery and growth of Simulation Based Education (SBE).



The role demands a high level of technical, administrative and communication skills that will support all aspects of Simulation. The post holder will ensure the maintenance of the simulation suite and clinical skills room is upheld. There is a requirement to operate the computer and audio/video (A/V) technology, including all manikins and simulation suite equipment and to also help set up and take down manikins and clinical skills equipment for specific training sessions. The post holder will have responsibility for the preparation of the training environments, managing equipment stock levels, maintaining equipment and ensuring resources are available for all training programmes. The post holder will also assist in the provision of audio-visual and other learning resources, in the clinical skills, simulation and educational environments. This position involves working closely with the Simulation Lead and Simulation Faculty to provide a safe, well equipped skills training environment.



Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.



We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



To work closely with the Simulation Lead, the Clinical Skills Tutor, the Clinical Teaching Fellows and the wider Simulation Faculty to:



Ensure all learners receive clinical skills teaching opportunities in line with their curriculum.



Work closely with the Simulation Lead, the Clinical Skills Tutor, the Clinical Teaching Fellows and the wider Simulation Faculty to organise simulation training for all learners.



Work closely with the Simulation Lead, the Clinical Skills Tutor, the Clinical Teaching Fellows and the wider Simulation Faculty to deliver clinical skills/simulation in its widest sense to meet NHSE and CQC standards



Contribute to the management of the monitoring and auditing process of clinical skills and simulation training, to ensure data is widely available and is transparent as well as compliant with the various external or internal guidelines



Act as the main point of contact for all technical aspects of SBE activities including, but not limited to high-fidelity manikins and audio-visual systems



Directly facilitate and assist with training programmes using simulated patients (actors) and patient simulators. This will include:



Delivering training both in the education setting and clinical areas



Setting up and running clinical scenarios alongside clinical educators



Operational delivery of technical elements of courses, e.g. simulators, medical devices, AV equipment



Assist with delivery of simulation by the means of patient role-play