106561 Simulation Technician in Edinburgh

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NHS LOTHIAN
Medical Education Directorate
Simulation Technician
37.5hrs weekly
2 Positions available:
Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside
St Johns Hospital, Livingston
AfC Band 3

Candidates are invited to apply for one of two available innovative posts of Simulation Technician in NHS Lothian’s Medical Education Directorate (MED).

The MED’s main focus is to ensure delivery of high quality medical education and training from undergraduate through to postgraduate doctors in Lothian.

The Simulation Team, of which this position is part, works to support the delivery of face to face clinical skills training and rehearsal education for doctors. This includes the regular use of manikins, trainers, and even actors to replicate real events with realistic feeling simulated ones. This highly rewarding and very unique role would suit individuals with or without a clinical background who desire to make a real impact on helping clinicians and teams safely learn and perform even better.

The successful candidate will have experience working in a technical and/or creative environment and be IT literate and familiar with Microsoft Office systems. They should be an organised person who possesses a strong attention to detail, they should be a clear communicator with a friendly demeanour and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, especially when working under pressure.

There is a requirement at times for the candidate to ‘act’ in simulated roles as patients or staff members in educational situations so a willingness to participate in this way is a strongly desired.

In-house and external training will be provided for the right candidate to support the fleet of manikins and training equipment, including AV equipment and software.

Although based in one of the four main NHS Lothian hospitals the post holder will be required to work across all NHS Lothian sites. Therefore a flexible approach to travel and working hours is essential in this post.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit to the REH or SJH Simulation Centres, please contact:
Nathan Oliver, Clinical Simulation Programme Manager 07792 491 240