Technical specialist - Health


Company:	York St John University
Salary:	£31,236 to £33,951 a year, pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	York, YO31 7EX
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	25 Sept 2026

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Summary

Department: Estates Management and Development

Location: York

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum pro rata

Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 at midnight

Interview Date: Wednesday 14 October 2026

Reference: 128-26

Location: York

Full Time and Part time posts available, Permanent

Salary: £31,236 to £33,951 per annum (Pro-Rata for the part-time staff)

Introduction to YSJ

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

You will join the Specialist Technical team, providing dedicated support and specialist facility management to the Health suite of programmes. Working closely with the academic team you will be required to have a constant overview and maintain the specialist environments and equipment within the facility. You will also be expected to oversee key aspects of simulated activities and in lesson support as directed by the academic team, engaging with students to help facilitate their learning.

The role

This is an exciting time to join the team as we grow our health department here at York St John. We have a long history of offering Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy programmes, and over the last few years we have welcomed Adult Nursing and Mental Health Nursing BSc, Paramedic Science, Language and Speech Therapy, Operating Department Practice, and we are introducing Diagnostic Radiography and Midwifery. Along with the introduction of these courses we have also invested and created new facilities for these areas, including a midwifery suite, an MRI room and an X-Ray room that will open in September 2026 to our new students.

We would like to welcome those seeking a part time or full time post (multiple posts).

Required skills and experience

The successful candidate will have experience of supporting the management of resources and equipment. We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills, experience of previously working in a higher education and/or health profession is desirable but not essential.

Working pattern

We welcome applications from those seeking a part time or full-time opportunity with a minimum of 15 hours worked per week. The hours you are seeking to work will be requested at application.

Additional information

For informal enquiries please contact Chris Jones at c.jones2@yorksj.ac.uk.

It is anticipated that the selection process will involve a presentation, and a panel interview. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

Closing Date - Friday 25 September 2026 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Wednesday 14 October 2026

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