About the job:
The School of Nursing & Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit an Apprentice Clinical Skills Technician (Grade 2).
Apprenticeships are designed to develop new knowledge and skills at a higher level than you already have, or in a new vocational area. Therefore, you will not be eligible to apply if you already hold the same or similar qualification in the vocational area of the apprenticeship.
The successful applicant will train to provide specific specialist technical support to Clinical Skills and Simulation teaching for the School of Nursing and Midwifery. To develop relevant competencies and expertise over the duration of the apprenticeship programme through in-house training, completion of professional/academic qualifications and tailored support and mentoring. This role will require the successful applicant to be on campus to deliver the duties required with the post. Successful completion of the apprenticeship will lead to appointment to a permanent Technician post within the University.
Established in 1991, Queens School of Nursing & Midwifery provides a range of innovative programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, which prepare nurses, midwives and healthcare professionals for leadership roles in clinical care, teaching, management and research.
With approximately 3,500 students, the School has one of the most extensive portfolios of programmes of any nursing and midwifery school in the UK or Ireland.
The overall vision of the School is to provide a learning community committed to excellence in teaching, research, scholarship and practice that contributes to local and global efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of society.
About the person:
The successful applicant must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE's A*-C (9-4) or equivalent (e.g. NVQ level 2) to include Maths, English and another relevant subject(s) . (e.g. Computing Technology, Digital Technologies)
- Demonstrable knowledge of IT systems and software or proven high level of IT literacy.
- Proven basic knowledge of regulations and procedures, including H&S requirements.
- Demonstrable knowledge and interest in the subject of Creative Media.
- Ability to work successfully as part of a team.
- Ability to demonstrate a methodical and logical approach to tasks.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.
