Job title:Technician

Reports to:School Technical Manager

Department:School of Health Sciences

Location:Falmer

Grade:3

Post Number: HC5045

Purpose of the job: Working as part of the technical team within the School of Health Sciences to assist with the provision of technical support for a range of teaching, research and entrepreneurial activities.

Main areas of responsibility:

  1. Assist with technical support in clinical skills rooms and simulation suites within the school facilitating an effective learning environment for students and staff.
  1. Be responsible for maintaining the stock control in the teaching rooms as well as ensuring minimum stock levels of medical and non-medical supplies.
  1. Assist with maintaining and the compliance checking of all medical and non medical equipment to a clinical standard and assist with liaising with specialist contractors when required, including undertaking PAT testing.
  1. Be responsible for the safe disposal of clinical waste across the school.
  1. Support the school’s technical purchasing processes using the appropriate finance software and to undertake ordering across the school where appropriate.
  1. To arrange for any movement or loans of IT equipment and periphery equipment.
  1. To be a School DSE, PUWERand COSHH Assessor, undertaking assessments and support the school in the role of First Aider and Fire Warden.
  1. To assist with the development and capturing of technical writing processes and documentation as required by the School Technical Manager.

General responsibilities

These are standard to all University of Brighton job descriptions.

  • To undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and character of work as may be reasonably required, including specific duties of a similar or lesser grade.
  • To adhere to the University’s Equality and Diversity Policy in all activities, and to actively promote equality of opportunity wherever possible
  • To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.
  • To work in accordance with the Data Protection Act

The person specification focuses on the knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills (both general and technical) required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria. You will be assessed by your completed application form (A), at interview (I) and in some instances through an exercise (E).

Essential criteria / A, I, E
Knowledge /
  • good level of literacy and numeracy in order to be able to handle financial tasks such as ordering and handling invoices
/ A
Qualifications /
  • no specific education or training required

Experience /
  • experience of providing customer service
/ A, I
Managing people / Not applicable
Technical/work based skills /
  • able to use the full suite of Microsoft packages. (Excel, Work, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint)
  • able to use database software
  • ability to collaborate with others to create simulation characters
  • ability to apply manufacturer instructions for the safe use of equipment.
/ A, I, E
A, I, E
A, I
A, I, E
Other requirements /
  • clear, concise, timely and appropriate oral and written communication.
  • listens well and considers others’ needs and perspectives.
  • flexible; co-operative; helpful; self-aware; collaborates well.
  • systematic; efficient; meets agreed priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision.
  • prepares and plans self for change; adaptable; interested in learning and development.
  • the post holder must be able to undertake all the physical requirements of the job, such as lifting and moving and handling of bulky items; frequent visits to all areas of the site; working at height and working in awkward locations, according to health and safety guidelines.
/ A, I
A, I, E
A, I
A, I, E
A, I
Desirable /
  • knowledge of clinical simulation
  • knowledge of clinical equipment
  • knowledge of basic stock procedures
basic DIY skills e.g. the ability to competently use hand and power tools.
  • experience of working in a clinical environment
  • experience of working in an education environment
/ A, I
A, I
A, I
A,E
A, I
A, I
  • Any appointment is generally made at the bottom of the salary range for the grade dependent upon experience and previous salary.
  • This is a full time post and is permanent.
  • Annual leave entitlements are shown in the table below and increase after 5 years’ service. In addition, to the eight Bank Holidays, there are university discretionary days between Christmas and New Year. All leave, including bank holidays and discretionary days, are pro-rated for part time employees.

Grades / Basic entitlement per year / Grades / After 5 years’ service
1-3 / 23 days / 1-3 / 28 days
4-7 / 25 days / 4-7 / 30 days
8-9 / 27 days / 8-9 / 30 days
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02 December 2018