Simulation Fellow

Job summary

The role supports the provision of education for postgraduate and undergraduate clinical trainees with an emphasis on simulation/Technology Enhanced Learning - TEL and clinical skills for medical trainees. The post is a one-year fixed term contract. It is a unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education to develop a high-level of capability working in the field of simulation and inter-professional training. The successful applicant will require commitment and enthusiasm, leadership qualities and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. The post is aimed at those who wish to build on prior experience of medical educational with an opportunity to develop expertise in educational theory, practice, and supervised research. The post would typically suit clinicians entering specialist training or those wishing to undertake further training in simulation either as part of an Out-of-Programme year or after completion of certificate in training (CCT).

Main duties of the job

Education and development responsibilities:

To develop personal skills in advanced simulation-based education including:

An understanding of educational theories.

Knowledge of providing simulation-based education (course design, scenario design, facilitation and debriefing techniques);

Assessment and evaluation methodology

Knowledge of human factors and crisis resource management and their role in simulation based learning and the wider clinical environment.

Participate in the development and teaching of new and existing courses in the simulation and clinical skills environment to ensure that curriculum needs for medical trainees are met. This will include delivering multi-professional courses for under-graduate and post- graduate trainees in conjunction with experienced Faculty in the Simulation Suite.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey.Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities for the 12-month fixed term Simulation Fellow job at St George's.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities for the 12-month fixed term Simulation Fellow job at St George's.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Completion of foundation training
• Evidence of having attended a simulation 'Train the Trainers' programme
• Evidence of participation in a medical education- related study programme
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of appointment.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Publications in recognised medical or academic journals
• Evidence of a teaching qualification
• Training in debriefing methodology
• Previous experience in simulation
• Training in debriefing methodology

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in a range of specialties, with experience of managing complex patients in hospital
• Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
• Evidence of independently leading teams
• Able to work in a team, to lead others and develop excellent inter-personal relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of management and problem solving
• Demonstrable excellent skills in written and spoken English
• Evidence of clinical teaching including simulation

Desirable

• An understanding of NHS management and resources.
• Three years or more of post-foundation training
• Leadership or management roles.
• Previous experience in technology applicable to simulation
• Previous experience of delivering simulation sessions and in debriefing
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures and medical emergencies

Other Skills

Essential

• Shows ambition, initiative, drive, enthusiasm and ability to get things done (self-starter and highly motivated)
• Able to work in a team, to lead others and develop excellent interpersonal relationships
• Able to cope with pressure and uncertainty.
• Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions.
• Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan.
• Highly organised and able to handle high workload, prioritising tasks as required.
• Demonstrates probity.
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
• Evidence of sustained commitment to medical education
• Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
• Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
• Evidence of commitment to a career in medicine and in medical education

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• Completion of foundation training
• Evidence of having attended a simulation 'Train the Trainers' programme
• Evidence of participation in a medical education- related study programme
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice at time of appointment.

Desirable

• Higher degree (MSc, MD, PhD or equivalent
• Publications in recognised medical or academic journals
• Evidence of a teaching qualification
• Training in debriefing methodology
• Previous experience in simulation
• Training in debriefing methodology

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of experience in a range of specialties, with experience of managing complex patients in hospital
• Competence in independent management of medical emergencies
• Evidence of independently leading teams
• Able to work in a team, to lead others and develop excellent inter-personal relationships
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of management and problem solving
• Demonstrable excellent skills in written and spoken English
• Evidence of clinical teaching including simulation

Desirable

• An understanding of NHS management and resources.
• Three years or more of post-foundation training
• Leadership or management roles.
• Previous experience in technology applicable to simulation
• Previous experience of delivering simulation sessions and in debriefing
• Able to demonstrate proficiency in a range of medical procedures and medical emergencies

Other Skills

Essential

• Shows ambition, initiative, drive, enthusiasm and ability to get things done (self-starter and highly motivated)
• Able to work in a team, to lead others and develop excellent interpersonal relationships
• Able to cope with pressure and uncertainty.
• Ability to problem solve and independently make decisions.
• Able to monitor developing situations, anticipate issues that arise and pre-plan.
• Highly organised and able to handle high workload, prioritising tasks as required.
• Demonstrates probity.
• Capacity to take responsibility for own actions
• Commitment to personal and professional development

Desirable

• Extracurricular activities / achievements relevant to medicine or teaching
• Evidence of sustained commitment to medical education
• Evidence of being a reflective practitioner
• Evidence of leadership roles either within or outside of medicine
• Evidence of commitment to a career in medicine and in medical education

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

Tooting

SW17 0QT

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