Simulation Apprentice Technician
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £20,643 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Aston University |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 0665-25 |
Summary
The College of Health and Life Sciences is seeking an Apprentice Simulation Technician to join a technical team providing support to the Clinical and Cognitive Science subject groups. The role will primarily involve providing technical support within the clinical facilities used by the Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy and Physician Associate programmes.
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of technical duties, for which full training will be provided. As part of the role, the post holder will complete a Level 3 Simulation Technician Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, apprentices will be eligible to apply for nationally recognised registration with the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) and gain Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) status.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level, with five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
Aston University is located in Birmingham city centre and benefits from excellent transport links by bus and train. Discounted on-site parking and a cycle-to-work scheme are also available.
We are proud supporters of the Technician Commitment and are dedicated to developing our technical staff through a range of training opportunities, including placements at other universities.
Information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
The successful candidate will undertake a variety of technical duties, for which full training will be provided. As part of the role, the post holder will complete a Level 3 Simulation Technician Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, apprentices will be eligible to apply for nationally recognised registration with the Association of Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) and gain Registered Science Technician (RSciTech) status.
Applicants should be educated to at least GCSE level, with five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
Aston University is located in Birmingham city centre and benefits from excellent transport links by bus and train. Discounted on-site parking and a cycle-to-work scheme are also available.
We are proud supporters of the Technician Commitment and are dedicated to developing our technical staff through a range of training opportunities, including placements at other universities.
Information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for new applicants to the Skilled Worker visa route.
See here for information about Skilled Worker eligibility criteria: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
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