Senior Technician / Skills Instructor

We are looking for a Senior Technician/ Skills Instructor (Healthcare Simulation) to support our clinical skills teaching and simulation sessions. Working as part of the School healthcare simulation technical team, you will assist with the operation, organisation, maintenance, safety and security of healthcare simulation laboratories, classrooms and related facilities specifically to support our Health and Care courses. A central aspect of the role will be the contribution to the delivery of practical training sessions, in particular conflict resolution training for our healthcare students.

You should hold a BSc (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline.
Our Successful Candidate
Ideally you should have experience of providing technical support for clinical skills teaching and healthcare simulation, maintaining and updating equipment, or experience of working in a healthcare setting. Experience of delivering conflict resolution training, mandatory training or demonstrating skills is advantageous.
Additionally, you will be proactive and have excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills and be committed to equality and diversity. You enjoy working with students and contributing to their development. The ability to learn new skills and pass these on is essential to the role.

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.
The School of Health and Care delivers an extensive range of undergraduate and post graduate courses for professionals working in health and social care settings, alongside a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits including;
+ Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
+ 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
+ Holiday Purchase Scheme
+ BUPA Cash Plan
+ 50% off Tuition Fee's for staff dependants
+ CU Reward Scheme - Discounts across a range of Retailers
+ Electric Car Scheme
+ Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
We are proud signatories of the Technician Commitment and our Technician Commitment Action Plan aims to promote recognition, visibility and career development for technicians, as well as ensure the sustainability of technician roles.
Closing date: Monday 6^th January 2025