Technical Specialist (Clinical Skills)

The role

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in developing clinical and procedural skills teaching for the undergraduate medical programme at Bristol, focussed on the early years of the programme.

You will be working with academics, students and professional services staff both technical and administrative, to design and deliver clinical skills teaching to medical students.

The role involves designing effective solutions and training students and staff in using techniques and equipment for clinical and procedural skills relevant to the GMC Outcomes for Graduates.

You will be joining the large, friendly team delivering the dynamic and interactive medical undergraduate programme at Bristol.

The role is full-time but could be undertaken as a job-share.

What will you be doing?

Work with colleagues to apply professional expertise in the design of stimulating learning solutions.

Provide specialist guidance and support to students, staff or other technical staff to enable excellent teaching and learning for undergraduate medical students.

Use specialist and clinical experience to provide services, guidance, troubleshooting, support and training to students conducting self-directed clinical learning.

Supervise and teach students to use equipment and techniques to develop their clinical skills.

Support the development of the clinical and procedural skills teaching facilities, including writing standard operating procedures, risk assessments, and training guides.

Lead on the purchasing and maintenance of equipment and consumables, liaising with university staff outside the programme, suppliers, and NHS colleagues to deliver the facilities.

Developing and maintaining clinical skills practice/ simulation facilities that mirror clinical environments, allowing students to practise and refine essential skills in a safe, supportive setting.

Collaborating with academic and clinical staff to design and deliver structured teaching sessions that align with curriculum objectives and GMC competencies.

Ensuring the availability and functionality of clinical equipment and resources, which is critical for hands-on learning and assessment.

Innovating in simulation-based education, including the use of task trainers, manikins, and digital technologies to enhance realism and engagement.

This role is not only technical but also educational. It supports the transition from theory to practice, helping students build confidence before encountering real patients. It also fosters a culture of patient safety, as students learn to perform procedures correctly and ethically from the outset.

You should apply if

We are looking for a passionate, self-motivated and enthusiastic team player to take on the role.

This post requires a proactive approach, creativity, initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential and the ability to work with a range of internal and external interest holders. You will take a positive and flexible approach to work, prioritising as needed in order to deal with the variety of activities.

For any informal queries please contact Carys Davies (line manager) or Amanda Carmichael (Senior School Manager)

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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