In this episode of SimCast Tony and Lawrence are joined by Craig Dores, NHS Simulation Technician, former British Army Combat Medic, host of the SimTech Podcast and founder of the National Simulation Technician Awards,

Craig shares how a gap in the simulation podcast landscape led him to create a platform dedicated to the technician voice. The conversation explores professional identity, the evolving role of simulation technicians, the growth of a national community, and why “just the tech” is a phrase that needs retiring.

If you are involved in healthcare simulation, higher education, NHS workforce development, or technical simulation support, this episode offers insight into one of the most important and often under-recognised roles in our field.

Links 🔗

The SimTech Podcast - Hosted by Craig Dores

https://open.spotify.com/show/5URzrrB1udHmjyroSDWIrk?si=e84132ff9e364d66

Nominations form for the National Simulation Technician Awards (closes end of April 2026)

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO41-Rc9rlzghGs2SKWvYkKHZUNlYyRDdTSlJZWUY5RTZNNlIzS1I3WExOTi4u&route=shorturl

National Simulaiton Technician Symposium 2026

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6lBhic--G9cnXGWxckF4wuOJpHi-S5WM58TC9F-s-gHJJEg/viewform?pli=1

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Chapters

00:00 – Welcome and guest introduction
03:00 – Why Craig created the SimTech Podcast
07:00 – The evolving identity of the simulation technician
12:00 – Diverse backgrounds and what makes a great SimTech
16:20 – National Simulation Technician Awards explained
21:00 – The SimTech Symposium and building community
26:00 – Podcasting, vulnerability and imposter syndrome
32:00 – Advice for starting a podcast
35:00 – Professionalisation, banding and future direction
39:00 – “Just the tech” and recognition of invisible work
45:00 – Final reflections and how to get involved