Psychology Technician (Grade 5)
We are seeking a proactive, highly organised, and detail-oriented Technician (Psychology) to join the University of Salford's School of Health and Society. The successful candidate will be customer-focused and committed to delivering high-quality teaching support, enabling research excellence, and driving continuous improvement across laboratory and learning environments. This role involves providing general psychology technical support to staff and/or students as required, primarily across the psychology lab facilities, but also across the School of Health & Society if necessary. The role includes preparing spaces for teaching and practice; maintaining stocks of materials and supplies in line with established procedures; and demonstrating equipment to students, staff, and external stakeholders as required. The Psychology Technician will assist the psychology team in delivering high-quality teaching support, practical activities, and learning resources to enhance the student experience.
Key Responsibilities
- To Assist staff and students with the necessary technical support for Psychology learning and research.
- To assist in the technical support of psychology laboratories and equipment.
- To assist in the maintenance of psychology laboratories, equipment, and stores (i.e. stock control).
- To support the development of teaching, research and enterprise activities.
- Provide timely and accurate responses to customer enquiries for example via the technical team inbox, ensuring adherence to service standards.
About the School of Health and Society
With over 8,000 students we are the largest School at the University, with colleagues and students from all over the world. We are a forward-thinking, dynamic school with a commitment to lifelong learning and real-world impact.
We offer programmes across a range of subject areas including counselling, nursing and midwifery, allied and public health, psychology, sociology, social work and social policy, policing and criminology, and sport.
Through our interdisciplinary research network and three research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.
We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.
By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
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