Technical Educator - Healthcare Science
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38,784 to £46,049 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University West of England |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R08529 |
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Healthcare Professional to join our Technical Team within the College of Health Science and Society, supporting the School of Applied Sciences. This role is central to the delivery of high quality practical education for healthcare science students.
In this role, you will play a hands on part in shaping students’ learning experiences, delivering practical instruction and assessment that brings their studies to life. You’ll work directly with learners in specialist environments — from skills suites to laboratories — providing the technical guidance and support needed to help them build confidence. Alongside maintaining equipment and teaching spaces, you’ll keep operations running smoothly by managing stock, supporting procurement, and contributing to student projects and events. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team, taking part in coordination, inductions, and training activities. With a strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing, you will create an environment where students can thrive, offering appropriate pastoral support and signposting when required. This is a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real difference to the student experience every day.
About you
You will have relevant experience in healthcare science or a related technical field, with a strong understanding of practical teaching and technical support in an academic or clinical setting. You should feel comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to supporting student learning and development.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
This role is campus based for all your time with the occasional opportunity to work from home outside of teaching weeks.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Michelle Hickman on 0117 3287656 or email: Michelle.Hickman@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews will be scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on towards the end of April.
This is a full -time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
In this role, you will play a hands on part in shaping students’ learning experiences, delivering practical instruction and assessment that brings their studies to life. You’ll work directly with learners in specialist environments — from skills suites to laboratories — providing the technical guidance and support needed to help them build confidence. Alongside maintaining equipment and teaching spaces, you’ll keep operations running smoothly by managing stock, supporting procurement, and contributing to student projects and events. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team, taking part in coordination, inductions, and training activities. With a strong focus on health, safety, and wellbeing, you will create an environment where students can thrive, offering appropriate pastoral support and signposting when required. This is a rewarding and varied role where you can make a real difference to the student experience every day.
About you
You will have relevant experience in healthcare science or a related technical field, with a strong understanding of practical teaching and technical support in an academic or clinical setting. You should feel comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, with a commitment to supporting student learning and development.
Where you will be working
In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus
This role is campus based for all your time with the occasional opportunity to work from home outside of teaching weeks.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Michelle Hickman on 0117 3287656 or email: Michelle.Hickman@uwe.ac.uk
Interviews will be scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on towards the end of April.
This is a full -time, permanent post, working 37 hours per week.
Salary offers are made in line with the University’s salary assessment guidelines, reflecting your relevant skills and experience in parity with colleagues.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist.
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible
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Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.