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Simulation/Medical Education Fellow

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Directorate: Medical Director's Office

Simulation Fellow - Medical Education (OOPE)

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee C1/C2 (or equivalent) - £ 43,923 - £63,152(ST-8 equivalent)

1.0WTE 40hrs per week

Fixed Term - 12 months

You will be supported in the post to develop your own simulation-based education competencies and portfolio through:

regular faculty development days

one-to-one senior Faculty Development Lead support

as a learner on all our internal faculty development days

trust-wide and network-associated opportunities

programmed time for Self Reflection Sessions

and funded to complete a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Education or relevant equivalent qualification.

You will be supported in the post to conceptualise, design and conduct simulation-based research with the support of the Simulation Research Lead, Faculty Development Leads and the wider simulation team through regular research 'lab' sessions. You will be encouraged to present work locally, nationally and internationally.

Previous staff have gone on to complete simulation-based research at Masters and doctoral level and the centre has a presence at international level.

Main duties of the job

Applications are invited for appointment to a Simulation Fellow within Medical Education. This unique post offers an exciting opportunity for Medical Trainees to develop their experience and skills as medical educators within simulation based education working closely with the Medical Education Department. The fellowship consists of an out of programme experience for a period of 12 months attached to the Simulation and Interactive Learning (SaIL) Centre within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The post offers the opportunity to commence in August 2024, for one year with an option to extend subject to review.

SaIL has a robust heritage of fellowships alongside development of courses and simulation-based interventions for staff delivering care to the wide array of patients seen within the trust. We provide training and support across all professions within GSTT, including medical trainees, nursing, and allied healthcare, to promote safe and effective patient care. We provide point of care simulation, centre-based simulation and clinical skills training to help directorate specialties deliver their own simulation based education delivery plans.

About us

As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.

Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.

All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.

Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.

Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.

Date posted

10 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£49,909 to £70,425 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

196-MED4749

Job locations

Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust

SaIL St Thomas' House

London

SE1 9RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will have an educational supervisor to support development in delivering simulation-based education, in doing so following our faculty development framework and develop a qualification in medical education. There is an expectation of participation in project work, with the opportunity to present work at local, national or potentially international conferences.

Previous experience as simulation education faculty is helpful. The successful applicant will assimilate the skills required to design, deliver and debrief simulation-based educational initiatives. As part of their development in becoming experienced faculty they will be undertaking duties such as quality assurance, peer reviews and supporting faculty development.

Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Full GMC Registration
FY2 - ST4-7 or Non Training Equivalent

Desirable

Prizes or distinctions
Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
Publications in peer reviewed journals

Clinical Ability

Essential

Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes. Or can demonstrate satisfactory regular appraisals of competence.

Educational Capability

Essential

Previous experience in medical education
Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship programme.
Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine.
Research experience.
Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Full GMC Registration
FY2 - ST4-7 or Non Training Equivalent

Desirable

Prizes or distinctions
Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
Publications in peer reviewed journals

Clinical Ability

Essential

Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes. Or can demonstrate satisfactory regular appraisals of competence.

Educational Capability

Essential

Previous experience in medical education
Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship programme.
Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.

Desirable

Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education.
Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine.
Research experience.
Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future.

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.