Technical Assistant (Health) (1 FTE/Open ended)

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Glasgow Caledonian – the largest and leading modern university in Scotland - is a vibrant, values-led university with campuses in the heart of Glasgow and London. With a strong commitment to high quality education and research which supports the communities we serve, we have strong partnerships with employers to ensure our students get the careers they dream of and deserve.

Named UK Modern University of the Year for Graduate Jobs in the latest Daily Mail University Guide, and the top-ranked UK modern university in the Times and Sunday Times Guide 2026, we are a UK top 40 university according to these highly regarded guides. We are the only Scottish university with EcoCampus Platinum accreditation and were ranked first in Scotland for sustainability in the most recent People and Planet league table (2024).

With a wide range of professionally accredited courses and links with over 300 industry partners, we are the top university in Scotland for students in employment and/or further study within 15 months of graduating at 92% - with 78% of graduates in highly skilled occupations (HESA 2025). We are Scotland’s leading provider of Graduate Apprenticeships. We are committed to widening participation, helping more people from diverse backgrounds into university. Our modern campuses support nearly 23,000 students from 119 countries.

Our research is addressing many of today’s biggest global challenges. We are unsurpassed by any other Scottish modern university for the level of research (72%) considered to be world leading or internationally excellent, and our health research is surpassed only by King’s College London for outstanding impact (REF2021).

Guided by our values – integrity, responsibility, creativity and confidence - we transform the lives of the people and communities we serve.

The Directorate of School Professional Services provides support for three Academic Schools.  The Directorate covers Registry, Technical Services and Administration teams.  The position being offered is situated within the Technical Service (Health) and is embedded within the School of Health and Life Sciences.  Our focus is to provide an outstanding service to all our stakeholders while supporting and enhancing the student experience through a 1^st class service.

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Assistant (Health) to support the teaching and learning activities within the School of Health and Life Sciences interprofessional Simulation Centre (ISC). In this role, you will work closely with Technicians to ensure the smooth operation of practical classes, simulation labs, and clinical learning environments.

The successful candidate will have an HNC in a technical related subject or relevant experience in a similar role.  The role also requires a significant amount of manual handling, so an understanding of relevant health and safety policies and procedures is crucial.

Ideally candidates will have a strong interest in healthcare education and have some hands-on experience in a technical support role as well as being enthusiastic about contributing to the high-quality delivery of GCU programmes in Nursing and Allied Health, Psychology and Social Work.

While working within a well-established team of technicians the role holder will be required to operate within established procedures and deliver support for the day to day operational needs of the ISC.  In addition, you will ensure clinical areas are stocked with appropriate supplies and assist technicians in the provision of clinical skills support.  You will also undertake equipment loans and maintain relevant inventories. 

Experience of nursing or some other health related role would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given.  General IT skills are essential. 

As a Technical Assistant, you will also contribute to the development of a “one team” culture by embedding teamwork as part of your core ethics as well demonstrating commitment to the GCU values.

For further information please contact Gordon Morlan, Senior Technical Officer, School Professional Services - Health.  (g.morlan@gcu.ac.uk)

As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do.  As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.

Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success​.

The University holds the prestigious Athena Swan Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.

The University holds the Race Equality Charter Bronze award, in recognition of our work to combat racism and support race equality.

As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.

The University also holds the ‘Carer Positive Established’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.

Glasgow Caledonian University are committed signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.

Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).