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We have an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Skills Simulation Technician to join our team at Kirklands - NHSL Headquarters
The post holder will assist in providing support and delivery of new and existing courses in the simulation and clinical skills environment and contribute to the development of the clinical skills programme
The aim is to prepare and set-up the daily technical elements of all courses using a range of equipment and supplies including, part task trainers, computer based simulators, audiovisual equipment and appropriate medical and surgical equipment making effective utilisation of resources under the direction of the Clinical Skills Consultant and Clinical Skills Specialists
The post holder will operate as part of the wider NHSL Medical Education Clinical Skills team.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Specific experience and educational requirements include: -
Educated to HNC in an IM&T subject or SVQ III in an IM&T Or Equivalent experience
Previous and on-going experience in a health care environment
Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent team working skills with ability to work on own initiative
Computer Literate across a range of packages
Excellent planning and organisational skills
An interest in simulation (essential)
Car driver – licence (essential)
The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder in the light of service needs.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Emma Closs, Senior Clinical Skills & Simulation Technician on 01698 752840
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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