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Assistant Technician in Health

University of the West of Scotland

Job Location	Blantyre
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	£23,144 - £25,742 per annum
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent, full-time or part-time

Job Description

School of Health & Life SciencesLanarkshire CampusAssistant Technician in Health - REF107Salary: Grade 3 £23,144 - £25,742 per annum Full Time: 35 hours per weekPermanent: Term Time OnlyTHE POST - Assistant Technician in HealthThe University of West of Scotland is recruiting for an Assistant Technician in Health to join the school of Health and Life Sciences. As an engaged and enthusiastic member of the Technical Team, the post holder will perform a range of operational taskswhich require skills and knowledge associated with Health and Nursing to support learning, teaching, research and enterprise activity within the School of Health and Life Science.As an Assistant Technician in Health your responsibilities will include:

Assisting in the support of students and staff in clinical skills practical classes, ensuring an efficient, effective, and safe working environment.
Providing support in the preparation of materials and equipment for clinical skills simulated practice as directed by the Senior Technician and nursing protocols and schedule as timetabled.
Ensuring the maintenance of equipment is in good working order and fully functional for use.
Preparing of purchase order requisitions, and good receipt deliveries on arrival as well as stock taking, monitoring quantities and discard dates.
Assisting in the production of risk assessments for personal activities, also standard operating procedures for equipment within Health and Skills labs.
Ensure suitable disposal of any clinical waste and sharps used within Health on Lanarkshire Campus.

The successful candidate should have the following:

Education to HNC level in a relevant subject area or with equivalent experience in a similar role demonstrated through relevant and practical work experience in Healthcare or HEI
Experience of delivering clinical skills education in an FE or HE environment or Relevant experience in a hospital/community social care environment.
Demonstrable experience of managing a broad-ranging workload with challenging and competing deadlines and delivering to agreed timescales, evident in a similar role.
Capacity to manage own time effectively and deliver outputs consistent with the standards expected in terms of productivity and quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to pass on and receive accurate information to both staff and students.

ABOUT USUniversity of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leadingprovider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industriesand businesses.With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others.UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, firmly focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, where you willplay a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good. Our students benefit from studying in modern learning facilities - among the very best in the country - and the strong links we have with partner organisations across the private,public and third sectors.We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
An additional days leave on your birthday
23% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
Fitness facilities across our campuses
Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Professional, career and research development opportunities.

Closing Date: 26th November 2023Interview Date: 11th December 2023The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.

Keyskills :
Communication Skills Social Care Time Management Clinical Skills Consistency

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