Our Mission

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 Role

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 including; nursing, midwifery, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, paramedic science, operating department practice, diagnostic radiography, clinical psychology and public health. We also have a large portfolio of CPD courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including Advanced Clinical Practice, Independent Prescribing and Global Healthcare Management.

We are looking for a Senior Technician/ Skills Instructor (Healthcare Simulation) to support our clinical skills teaching and simulation sessions. You will work as part of the School Healthcare Simulation Technical Team, and will assist with the operation, organisation, maintenance, safety and security of healthcare simulation spaces, classrooms and related facilities specifically to support our Health and Care courses. You will also contribute to the delivery of clinical skills sessions, in particular Conflict Resolution training.

Our Successful Candidate

You should hold a BSc (or have equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline and have experience of providing technical support for clinical skills teaching or healthcare simulation, maintaining and updating equipment, or experience of working in a healthcare setting. You will need to be confident in delivering training to staff and students, and experience of delivering mandatory training or skills demonstration is essential to the role.

Additionally, you will be proactive and have excellent interpersonal, communication and team working skills and be committed to equality and diversity. The ability to learn new skills and pass these on is essential to the role.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New 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.

Full Job Description & Person Specification

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If you believe you have the skills, experience and attributes required and would like to informally discuss this role further, please contact Ulf Wagner (Laboratory Manager) Ulf.Wagner@coventry.ac.uk. 

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.