SAS TECHNICIAN (FTC)

Our University's DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Buckinghamshire New University as a Technician in support of new and existing courses. Working alongside other technicians, you will be responsible for the organisation of equipment used for teaching and assessing, routine maintenance of equipment and the management of supplies. In this varied and vital role you will work alongside other technical colleagues in unique learning environments and will have the opportunity to develop and grow into specific areas such as patient simulation, virtual/augmented reality and the programming and use of robotic mannikins. As part of a team, you will be working closely with academic colleagues to prepare the equipment required for teaching as well as facilitating and enabling an excellent student experience. If you have 'hands on' practical ability together with good self organisation and communication skills plus IT literacy, we would like to hear from you. Full training will be provided but a proactive 'can do' attitude and experience of working in a busy support role are essential. You will be mainly based at the High Wycombe campus with a requirement to travel to Uxbridge or Aylesbury to meet student demand., Responsible to: SAS Technical Supervisor (High Wycombe) Responsible for: N/A Job Purpose: To provide technical support to Healthcare and Allied Health areas and to provide ad-hoc support to nursing and related courses. To practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves. Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare equipment and materials for use by students and lecturers.
• Preparation of materials for assessment.
• To provide operational support to senior colleagues as and when required.
• To ensure that equipment is correctly stored and maintained, ensuring adequate supplies of consumables.
• Operation of instructional media equipment such as video cameras, multimedia computer systems and audio and visual distribution systems.
• To maintain inventories of equipment, identifying faults and reporting to senior colleagues as appropriate.
• To help to ensure all areas provide a clean, safe and secure working environment and satisfy relevant Health and Safety regulations, reporting any concerns to senior managers.
• To collaborate with colleagues across the wider Directorate to provide a customer-focussed service, playing a proactive role in improving the Student Experience.
• To contribute to the student experience - demonstrating an awareness of the need for 'customer focus' in respect of resolving issues.
• To be responsible for the booking and scheduling of sessions, liaising with academic staff and timetabling.
• Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
• Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required., The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows Delivering Excellent Service Making every contact count by providing the best quality service to all our customers (Internal Customers, Students and all our Stakeholders). Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to improve customer services. Working Together Working collaboratively and across boundaries with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising a valuing the different contributions people bring to this process. Engaging With The Wider Context Enhancing your contribution to the university through an understanding of organisational values, its students, customers and stakeholders.

Do you have experience in SAS?, Educated to A Level standard or equivalent A Knowledge & Experience Practical / technical experience relevant to post including an understanding of simulation in a clinical/healthcare context and an interest in one or more of the key areas of focus. A/I Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements A/I Experience of working within teams A/I Experience of working in a clinical environment or similar A/I Experience of working in a student-facing role A/I Skills Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools A/I Ability to engage with others in a working environment A/I Ability to organise self and manage own workload A/I Ability to work to deadlines A/I Ability to set up, operate and demonstrate technical equipment A/I

• a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & a set amount of closure days between Christmas and New Year, these days are determined and agreed on a yearly basis and are dependent on when Christmas and New Year falls each year.)
• training & development support opportunities
• contributory pension scheme (defined benefits scheme)
• discounted gym membership to the on-site gym
• a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That's why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.