Technician (Health Sciences) - 16953

Original job posting

Provide technical support for health sciences facilities, including clinical skills rooms and simulated wards, to ensure high-quality teaching and learning. Maintain equipment and resources to ensure they are safe, compliant, and effective for students and staff.

Job details

Brunel University of London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home Posted Date 03/09/2026 Closing Date 27/09/2026 Ref No 5207 Position Title: Technician (Health Sciences) Department/College: Technical Services / Science Health and Medical Technical Team Location: Brunel University of London, Uxbridge Campus Salary: Grade 5 from: pro-rata of £29,827 to £33,744 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £35,510 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, through sustained exceptional contribution. Hours: Part-time Contract Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Brunel University of London’s Technical Services Team within the College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (CHMLS). We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Sciences Technician to join our technical services team and support the delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and practical activities across our health sciences facilities. As a key member of the Health Sciences Technical Team, you will provide technical support across a range of teaching environments, helping to ensure that students and staff have an excellent experience and that facilities, equipment and resources are safe, compliant, effective and maintained to the highest standards. The role will involve supporting a variety of specialist health science facilities, including clinical skills rooms, simulated wards, and an immersive learning space. The postholder will also provide occasional technical support to the Medical School, working collaboratively with academic and professional services colleagues to support teaching, practical activities and the effective operation of relevant facilities and equipment. This Is An Excellent Opportunity For An Early Career Or Experienced Technician To Advance In Their Career And Contribute To The Development Of Health Sciences. The Successful Candidate Will Need To have experience of providing technical support To be familiar with the wide range of equipment used within a medical education setting Experience of supporting practical teaching in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, life or medical sciences) To be a confident communicator who can effectively discuss technical matters with colleagues and staff/students with different levels of knowledge To demonstrate a commitment to continued professional development. 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. Closing date for applications: Sunday 27th September 2026 Interviews will take place on week commencing 12th October 2026 For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk For an informal discussion about the position, please contact Miss Soley Fletcher (Soley.Fletcher@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 of 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. Documents Job Description - 16953 (Word, 103.82kb) Apply here Send to a Friend

What you’ll do

Provide technical support for health sciences facilities, including clinical skills rooms and simulated wards, to ensure high-quality teaching and learning. Maintain equipment and resources to ensure they are safe, compliant, and effective for students and staff.

Requirements

Candidates must have experience providing technical support and familiarity with medical education equipment. Strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development are required.

Benefits

• Annual Leave • University Closure Days • Training And Development Opportunities • Occupational Pension Scheme • Health-related Support

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Technical Support · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Technical Support
• Medical Education Equipment
• Practical Teaching Support
• Communication
• Facility Maintenance
• Clinical Skills Support
• Simulation Support
• Health Sciences

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Healthcare