Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Simulation Fellow in Emergency Department

The closing date is 19 April 2026

Job summary

Applicants are invited to apply for the role of Simulation fellow in Frimley Emergency Department. The role is 75% clinical and 25% non-clinical. We are looking for doctors to start August 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for doctors to maintain clinical work but also have time in their schedules dedicated to areas of interest to them. We see this as a way of sustainable working whilst also building on CVs and experience.

Study leave: 18 days (10 days general study leave, 5 days private study leave, 3 days for exams or interviews). Study budget: £650 per year.

The emergency medicine rota will include evening, night, weekend and bank holiday working. LTFT enquiries are welcome.

Applicants must have a minimum of 24 months experience working as a doctor in the NHS. This advert is open to ST1-2 and ST3-5 applicants.

Main duties of the job

To attend the Trust simulation faculty training
To organise and run simulation teaching for the emergency department staff and medical students
To run simulation both in the sim suite and in-situ
To write simulation scenarios and write new scenarios to add to the trust's simulation bank
To learn the technical skills involved in running simulation
To deliver 'Sim Clinic' minimum every 4-6 weeks - a simulation session available for any clinicians to sign up to. We would particularly like you to use this simulation training to help support those returning to work after a period of absence, for those new to the NHS and those preparing for exams
To run 'Lightning Sim' in the department (short in situ sim training)
To work with the trust simulation fellows to support each other's training days and to share ideas and learning
To promote multi-disciplinary learning
To work with your supervisor to ensure that the work is beneficial to the department and to support you in meeting your learning goals
To supervise medical students whilst on placement in the ED
To work with the other ED fellows to expand your experience and support each other's projects

About us

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£52,656 to £65,048 a year per annum(dependant on experience)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

151-FPHCCF-43

Job locations

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job description.

This job description is an indication of the type and range of tasks that are expected of the post holder, and other duties may be required, in line with the role and the banding. It will be reviewed and amended from time to time in consultation with the post holder to take account of changing organisational need.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please review the attached Job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC at time of application
Clinical experience relevant to emergency medicine
First Medical Degree

Desirable

Progress towards specialty-specific exams

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays as required

Experience

Essential

24 months NHS experience
Clinical experience relevant to emergency medicine
Sound clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to grade
Teaching experience
Evidence of interest in, and commitment to the type of fellowship they would like to apply for
Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Simulation experience

Desirable

Is currently training in an acute specialty or is planning on a career in an acute specialty
Has delivered simulation teaching
Evidence of management skills
Life support courses

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of interest in, and commitment to the type of fellowship they would like to apply for
Project work which demonstrates motivation, initiatives and the ability to see projects through
Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff.

Desirable

Posters, presentations, publications

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC at time of application
Clinical experience relevant to emergency medicine
First Medical Degree

Desirable

Progress towards specialty-specific exams

Special Requirements

Essential

Able to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays as required

Experience

Essential

24 months NHS experience
Clinical experience relevant to emergency medicine
Sound clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to grade
Teaching experience
Evidence of interest in, and commitment to the type of fellowship they would like to apply for
Experience and ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
Simulation experience

Desirable

Is currently training in an acute specialty or is planning on a career in an acute specialty
Has delivered simulation teaching
Evidence of management skills
Life support courses

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Evidence of interest in, and commitment to the type of fellowship they would like to apply for
Project work which demonstrates motivation, initiatives and the ability to see projects through
Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives and staff.

Desirable

Posters, presentations, publications

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 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

Certificate of Sponsorship

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Frimley Park Hospital

Portsmouth Road

Frimley

GU16 7UJ

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)