Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual from the nursing, midwifery or AHP workforces to join the UHNM Simulation team. The successful candidate will be pivotal to bringing together simulation opportunities for post-graduate foundation training programme and other clinical staff groups within the trust, as well as expanding and developing the simulation training on offer by increasing the use of the Extended Reality Lab at County Hospital.
The purpose-built Extended Reality Lab (ERL), based at the Postgraduate Medical Centre, County Hospital provides a flexible immersive learning environment, using motion capture cameras and four-wall video projection to mimic real-world scenarios. Together with our viewing gallery it's the perfect safe learning environment for any simulation training. The Postgraduate Centre also features a soundproof recording studio which will allow staff to create podcasts and share with a wider audience as well as a digital library.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the Foundation Programme Director and the Consultant Clinical Lead for Simulation Training to develop and deliver high quality multi-professional simulation and skills-based education to Postgraduate Doctors, Nurses and other professions allied to medicine and the multidisciplinary teams. While the educator role will predominantly be focussed on simulation-based training of Foundation Doctors, the post holder will be expected to contribute to the development and delivery of simulation training for other groups.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will serve as a technical expert and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the simulation suite and the high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS), associated AV & IT equipment, and developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the use of medium to high fidelity HPS.
The post holder will be expected to develop their clinical and education skills to undertake debrief and lead simple simulation scenarios independently. The post holder would also play a key part in developing a wider simulation faculty at the Centre and be responsible for ensuring that all simulation educators adhere to and maintain appropriate standards and accreditation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will serve as a technical expert and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the simulation suite and the high-fidelity human patient simulators (HPS), associated AV & IT equipment, and developing a high level of knowledge and skills in the use of medium to high fidelity HPS.
The post holder will be expected to develop their clinical and education skills to undertake debrief and lead simple simulation scenarios independently. The post holder would also play a key part in developing a wider simulation faculty at the Centre and be responsible for ensuring that all simulation educators adhere to and maintain appropriate standards and accreditation.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration or equivalent professional qualification
- First Degree
- Leadership qualification/evidence of recent leadership development
Desirable
- Evidence of attending simulation educational activity
- ALS provider
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of practice based teaching using simulation
- Experience of undertaking programme evaluation & audit
- Able to deliver training in a clinical & non clinical environment with an understanding of risk management & clinical governance
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
Essential
- NMC registration or equivalent professional qualification
- First Degree
- Leadership qualification/evidence of recent leadership development
Desirable
- Evidence of attending simulation educational activity
- ALS provider
Knowledge, Skills, Training & Experience
Essential
- Evidence of practice based teaching using simulation
- Experience of undertaking programme evaluation & audit
- Able to deliver training in a clinical & non clinical environment with an understanding of risk management & clinical governance
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust
County Hospital, Weston Road
Stafford
ST16 3SA
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
