Advanced Technical Specialist in Simulation

University of Nottingham - Clinical Skills Centre - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

Location:NottinghamSalary:£46,049 to £58,225 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.Hours:Full TimeContract Type:Permanent

Placed On: 2nd February 2026

Closes: 23rd February 2026

Job Ref: MED445826

About the role

The University of Nottingham is launching a new Medicine Curriculum in September 2026 and is in the process of building a new Clinical Teaching Centre and Exam Centre to support Clinical Skills and Simulation education.

You will be responsible for the specialist technical support of Simulated Learning Environments that support Healthcare Education. You will need to combine specialist technical knowledge, people management skills and planning to align our support to university strategy.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute towards a new Medicine curriculum, as well as existing courses.

About the team

You will be an integral part of the Clinical Skills Team, providing world class technical support at our new spaces on University Park and Jubilee campus along with existing Clinical Skills space in the Medical School Building.

About you

We always strive to provide the best experience for our students and have a culture of continuous improvement which supports that vision. You should be someone who embodies this culture, demonstrating continuous improvement in all that you do, whether it is personal development or your day-to-day work.

What we offer

• This role will be predominantly based on site, with little requirement for hybrid working.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 30 days plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• We are committed to staff development, and the University is a signatory of the Technician Commitment. You can not only benefit from this but will be encouraged to be actively involved.

What next?

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

This is a permanent role and your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week.

Please contact Nick Turton, nicholas.turton@nottingham.ac.uk, if you have further questions about this role. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details:

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