Technical Manager (Health Sciences) - 15425

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus

Hours: Full-time (35 hours)

Contract Type: Permanent

The College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS) is a renowned provider of clinical and life science-based education. We offer a diverse range of courses including includes Physiotherapy, Nursing, Medicine, Physician Associate, Biological Sciences, Sport, Health and Exercise Sciences, Psychology. For more information about the College: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/chmls

The College has an exciting opportunity within its Services Team for a highly motivated Technical Manager for the Department of Health Sciences to lead its complete technical service. The Department conducts teaching and research in several areas of allied health professions, nursing, social work, public health, health promotion and health economics. Based in the Mary Seacole building, the department boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulated hospital ward; clinical skills training rooms; a large rehabilitation training space; research facilities; a brand-new immersive room; kitchen facilities for student training; and simulated mental health facilities. We also have exciting plans for further growth in the coming years.

As the Technical Manager for the department, you will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and overseeing all its technical facilities and operations. Your primary objective will be to ensure that all staff, students, and visitors have an exceptional experience, while ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance of all activities within your domain.

This position is ideal for an experienced technician with knowledge of supporting clinical teaching activities (including clinical simulation), who is looking to take on more responsibilities.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of delivering high-quality leadership and management.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment used in allied health professional education settings, including troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical simulation.
• An excellent working knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements, such as health and safety, procurement, and environmental considerations.
• Experience in managing relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers.
• A commitment to the continued professional development of oneself and others.
• The necessary requirements to live and work in the UK.

We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.

For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Mr Christopher Stock, College Services Manager (christopher.stock@brunel.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications: Sunday 10th December 2023 (Midnight)

For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk

If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk

All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of any offer of appointment.

Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.

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