Technical Instructor (Allied Health & Community)

The College of Health and Science draws together a wide range of healthcare disciplines including Nursing, Midwifery, Social Care, Paramedic Science, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Medicine, Physician Associate, Diagnostic Radiography, Dietetics. The University of Worcester is a leading institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education through innovative simulation-based training. Our mission is to enhance clinical skills and simulation-based education to improve patient outcomes by providing high-quality, authentic learning experiences. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic Technical Instructor to join our Clinical Skills team. This role is ideal for a newly qualified paramedic or nurse looking to transition into an educational setting. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in delivering clinical skills and simulation-based training sessions, maintaining simulation equipment, and supporting learners in developing their clinical skills.

The role holder will be part of a team that provides a highly efficient technician support service to internal and external stakeholders. Working collaboratively with academic staff and skills technicians the role holder will plan, prepare, deliver and evaluate clinical and professional skills sessions and simulation related activities across a range of undergraduate and/or postgraduate health and social care courses. This includes demonstrating equipment, and ensuring equipment is regularly maintained. The role holder will also provide a comprehensive programme of skills instruction and coordination of the timetabling/ scheduling of teaching activities.   

The University is expanding its facilities and sites, with the continued development of our new Health and Wellbeing Severn Campus, including our newly opened Elizabeth Casson Building and the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building. We also provide technical instructor support for the healthcare courses due to start in September 2024 in Dudley.

What's in it for you?   

• Annual incremental increase up to £36,023, with the opportunity to progress to £39,348
• Up to 36 days of leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays and University closure days) rising to 41 total days after 5 years’ service
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of benefits including our Staff Retail Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing advice and support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• In-house training and development support
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive culture and work environment

For an informal discussion in relation to this role please contact Kat Ramsden (Head of Simulation & Skills Based Education) on k.ramsden@worc.ac.uk