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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Training
Ability to use a variety of IT software
- Training
Trained in the maintenance and use of wet lab and skills and simulation equipment.
- Training
Experience of audio-visual equipment.
- Training
Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Training
Ability to learn new skills.
- Behaviours
Good communication skills/Interpersonal/Organisational skills/Teamwork/enthusiasm and motivation.
- Behaviours
Time Management skills
- Behaviours
A can do attitude
- Qualifications
Maths & English GCSE Grade C or above or equivalent experience
- Qualifications
IT BTEC, NVQ level 4 standard or equivalent experience and willingness to work towards a qualification.
- Practical Skills
Advanced Keyboard skills.
- Practical Skills
General Administration skills
- Special Knowledge
Ability to set up run and maintain a variety of skills and simulation equipment.
- Special Knowledge
Worked within a clinical environment
- Special Knowledge
The ability to advise and train staff members/faculty/trainees in the use of technical kit and manikins
- Other Requirements
Eg: Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary), including clearance on blood borne viruses in compliance with Trust Policy.
Desirable
10 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Training
Willingness to complete further education to enhance skills
- Training
Basic teaching /training qualification or experience
- Qualifications
Higher level technician qualification or can demonstrate higher level technician skills by previous experience.
- Practical Skills
Advanced Knowledge of simulation equipment and wet lab skills
- Practical Skills
Basic maintenance and repairs to wet lab and skills and simulation equipment.
- Special Knowledge
Previous experience working in the NHS and as a Simulation Technician
- Special Knowledge
Previous team leader experience
- Special Knowledge
Wet Lab practices
- Special Knowledge
Knowledge of VR Simulators
- Special Knowledge
Ability to supervise team members
Job summary
Our Team, primarily based at St Jamess University Hospital, with a small base at the Leeds General Infirmary, consists of two other Education and Simulation Technicians plus the Lead as well as two porters, and an AV Technician. Together we organise and support simulation training post graduate courses from Foundation Year all of the way up to Consultant level across a range of specialties. We collaborate closely with clinicians throughout the Trust to consistently provide high quality ongoing education. Educational events range from managing simulated patients with robots such as 3G SimMan, both in the department and in-situ, as well as surgical courses that we provide animal tissue for (typically pig), keeping the role varied. For this role you will need to be comfortable with handling animal tissue and their internal organs. You will also work closely with our administration team who arrange the trainees and faculty for each course. Our Team, primarily based at St Jamess University Hospital, with a small base at the Leeds General Infirmary, consists of two other Education and Simulation Technicians plus the Lead as well as two porters, and an AV Technician. Together we organise and support simulation training post graduate courses from Foundation Year all of the way up to Consultant level across a range of specialties. We collaborate closely with clinicians throughout the Trust to consistently provide high quality ongoing education.
Main duties of the job
You will have the following skills, education, and experience that you will be assessed against and which are essential for the role: Significant experience working in clinical areas within a hospital setting, with hands on experience using a variety of clinical equipment/devices Hold a degree in a relevant field, or relevant demonstratable practical experience. Experience of planning and delivering projects/events that require ongoing technical support. Able to independently manage your workload during busier periods and able to adjust task prioritisation when multiple events are running at once. Can confidently and quickly solve hardware and software related problems to avoid delays during an educational event. Comfortable with handling animal tissue. Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About us
The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.
Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 4
- Salary: £28,392 to £31,157 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: 001995
- Job locations: St James’s University Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For questions about this job, contact:
Jack Holmes Lead Education and Simulation Technician jack.holmes1@nhs.net 011320 66423 Shortlisting Date: 16/09/2026 Interview Date: TBC
Job Summary
As part of a small team within Medical Education support services, the Education and Simulation Technician provides advanced technical support for educational delivery and events across Medical Education Leeds and the wider Leeds Teaching Hospitals estate. The role involves preparing teaching environments and ensuring the availability and functionality of audio-visual equipment, clinical skills trainers, simulation devices, virtual reality equipment, and other educational resources. The post holder supports faculty, course directors, and learners in the effective use of complex simulation technology, contributes to the development of educational courses, and provides expert technical advice, troubleshooting, and guidance on equipment maintenance and replacement.
Working independently and collaboratively, the technician supports classroom, clinical, in-situ, and virtual education delivery, maintaining high standards of customer service and educational support. Responsibilities include producing and updating technical guidance documentation, ordering equipment and consumables, coordinating repairs and maintenance of simulation equipment, building effective relationships with industry representatives, and deputising for the Lead Education and Simulation Technician to ensure continuity of service. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and provide high-quality technical support across a range of educational activities.
Why you should join our Team
Our Team, primarily based at St James’s University Hospital, with a small base at the Leeds General Infirmary, consists of two other Education and Simulation Technicians plus the Lead as well as two porters, and an AV Technician. Together we organise and support simulation training post graduate courses from Foundation Year all of the way up to Consultant level across a range of specialties. We collaborate closely with clinicians throughout the Trust to consistently provide high quality ongoing education.
Educational events range from managing simulated patients with robots such as 3G SimMan, both in the department and in-situ, as well as surgical courses that we provide animal tissue for (typically pig), keeping the role varied.
For this role you will need to be comfortable with handling animal tissue and their internal organs.
You will also work closely with our administration team who arrange the trainees and faculty for each course.
About You
You will have the following skills, education, and experience that you will be assessed against and which are essential for the role:
- Significant experience working in clinical areas within a hospital setting, with hands on experience using a variety of clinical equipment/devices
- Hold a degree in a relevant field, or relevant demonstratable practical experience.
- Experience of planning and delivering projects/events that require ongoing technical support.
- Able to independently manage your workload during busier periods and able to adjust task prioritisation when multiple events are running at once.
- Can confidently and quickly solve hardware and software related problems to avoid delays during an educational event.
- Comfortable with handling animal tissue.
Please see the attached job description for further information about this vacancy.
About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
Our Trust values
The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.
We are….
Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind
Our Trust priorities
Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time
Our priorities:
People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes
To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.
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This advert is for Education and Simulation Technician with Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Leeds, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Technician (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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