Clinical Education Support Administrator
Job Description
Job summary
As a Clinical Education Support Administrator, you will play a key role within the Medical Education department, supporting high quality teaching, simulation & clinical skills training for learners across the Trust. This hands on role blends technical, operational & administrative responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to work closely with clinical educators, trainees, students & external partners. You will help prepare, run & maintain simulation & clinical skills equipment, support AV & multimedia needs, & ensure teaching spaces are safe, well organised & fully equipped. You'll also provide firstline troubleshooting, assist with scenario setups, & offer calm, professional support to staff & learners during training events. The role may include cross site working to support education delivery across Trust locations, offering variety and the chance to build strong relationships with a wide range of teams. Although this is predominantly an administrative role, elements of the work involve specialist technical support. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone enthusiastic, practical and keen to develop new skills within a dynamic educational environment.
This is a 30 hour per week position, typically worked Tuesday to Friday between 8am and 5pm. Flexibility in start and finish times is essential, dependent on activity within the department, and exact working hours can be discussed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
In this role, you will support the delivery of high quality clinical education by ensuring training spaces, equipment and technology are ready, safe & fully functional. You'll bring practical problem solving skills, attention to detail & a calm, supportive approach to a busy teaching environment. Working closely with educators, clinicians and learners, you will help create realistic, effective simulation experiences that enhance clinical skills & patient care. Your work will involve hands on technical support, confident use of AV & IT systems, & the ability to adapt quickly during fast paced training days. You'll also contribute to the organisation of courses & events, helping to keep the service running efficiently & professionally.
This role suits someone flexible, enthusiastic & eager to contribute to an engaging, welcoming team. Working in Medical Education allows you to directly shape the future of healthcare. It is a broad and far reaching field with a clear purpose: to train, inspire and motivate medical students & doctors. Medical education is vital because it ensures healthcare professionals gain the knowledge, skills & ethical foundation needed to deliver safe, high quality patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, teamwork & learning new skills, while playing a meaningful part in developing the next generation of clinicians.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
Certificates of Sponsorship
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Nationally recognised qualification (eg NVQ or BTEC) in business/office administration at level 3 or above or equivalent experience
- GCSE C/4 or above in Maths and English or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience with data collection, input and analysis
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in an administrative/support role and knowledge of good administrative practices
Desirable
- Experience of setting up medical equipment
- Experience of working in a Medical Education or Student environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of administrative procedures, including specialised IT systems and project management, training knowledge, acquired through formal training or experience to diploma level equivalent
- In depth knowledge and application of the full suite of Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of a range of non-routine work procedures
Desirable
- Able to understand general medical terminology and medical notes in hard and electronic forms
- Knowledge and experience of skills-based course on simulation
Employer details
Employer name
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Moorgate Road
Rotherham
S60 2UD
United Kingdom
