Job summary
The ideal career opportunity for a doctor awaiting entry into a specialist training programme. The post will suit a Doctor at a post Foundation Year 2 level and who has an interest in quality medical education, and specifically immersive simulation.
The primary duty of the post holder is to support the delivery of the trusts postgraduate mid & high fidelity medical and surgical immersive simulation programmes.
The post holder may also support as required some of the delivery of the undergraduate medical student simulation core curriculum programmes, in order to gain an understanding of these processes and how they differ educationally from postgraduate workstreams.
The post holder will support the day to day running of the immersive Simulation service and will be expected to deliver multiple simulation sessions and programmes across the wider trust.
They will work with the Clinical Education leads to audit, develop and improve both the junior doctor teaching programmes and the medical students and their opportunities for simulation. It is expected that the post holder/s will undertake prescribed training in quality medical education and undertake a research project into an aspect of simulation and medical education, inclusive of integrated Human factors whilst within the post.
The post holder will meet and support core stakeholders within the Trust with regard to the delivery of Simulation, as agreed with the Head of Clinical Education for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
It is expected that the post holder's time will be given over to their Clinical educational responsibilities which will include:
Delivery of Simulation and training programs
*To support the delivery of an annual programme of work in conjunction with the Lead educator- Commissioned Education and Activity and Deputy Head of Clinical Education.
*To support the safe delivery of all aspects of the courses including health and safety, consent, co-ordination and management of course faculty, learner experience and course evaluation.
*To develop scenarios/materials, while ensuring that the content is relevant, up to date, and meets the appropriate curricula's/needs of participants; using current applicable multi professional simulation/skills based training methodologies.
*The post holder will work towards actively leading the delivery of simulation programmes; of which the provision of debrief post scenario is integral. Ensuring human factors as well as technical skills are reviewed during these debrief processes.
*Actively participate in the setup and close down of teaching sessions prior and post -events and other related training sessions (simulation equipment, clinical skills, furniture, and audio visual equipment).
*Role model to maintain training areas in a tidy and safe, and educationally conducive state ensuring that disposable items, sharps bins and clinical waste disposal bins are utilised appropriately as required by all learners.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will meet and support core stakeholders within the Trust with regard to the delivery of Simulation, as agreed with the Head of Clinical Education for the Trust.
The use of High Fidelity Simulation as an educational modality is continuously expanding and has proven to be beneficial in developing both technical and non-technical skills. Simulation Based Education is also an excellent opportunity to promote human factors and encourage staff to apply human factors and ergonomics science to their clinical work. The multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary nature of simulation training means that it does not fit into defined medical, nursing or allied health professional established forums but crosses into all of these and to achieve this it is important the Trust has a coordinated simulation strategy to maximise clinical benefit and underpin patient safety.
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Team is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare education. If you have a keen interest in Medical / Surgical Education we would welcome you to be part of shaping the future of healthcare.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will meet and support core stakeholders within the Trust with regard to the delivery of Simulation, as agreed with the Head of Clinical Education for the Trust.
The use of High Fidelity Simulation as an educational modality is continuously expanding and has proven to be beneficial in developing both technical and non-technical skills. Simulation Based Education is also an excellent opportunity to promote human factors and encourage staff to apply human factors and ergonomics science to their clinical work. The multi-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary nature of simulation training means that it does not fit into defined medical, nursing or allied health professional established forums but crosses into all of these and to achieve this it is important the Trust has a coordinated simulation strategy to maximise clinical benefit and underpin patient safety.
The Clinical Skills and Simulation Team is dedicated to enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals, improving patient outcomes, and shaping the future of healthcare education. If you have a keen interest in Medical / Surgical Education we would welcome you to be part of shaping the future of healthcare.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC
- Medical Degree from a recognised University
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years full time post graduate training (its equivalent gained on a part time basis) or equivalent experience and competencies.
- Able to demonstrate basic clinical knowledge appropriate to level of responsibility.
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
