University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager

The closing date is 09 February 2026

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Job summary

The Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Department is pleased to be able to offer the tariff funded post of Band 7 Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager for 12 months maternity cover.

The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the development and management of the Simulation and Clinical Skills Service on the Worthing hospital site, providing a portfolio of simulation and clinical skills courses and educational programmes for internal and external clients, providing clinical teaching sessions in close liaison with course faculty and faculty leads. This will include the development and delivery of business plans concerning future activities within the Simulation and Clinical Skills department. The post holder will develop and deliver a programme of simulation and clinical skills teaching for all healthcare professionals. They will organise and deliver specialist teaching, in line with curriculum requirements, and contribute as faculty to medical, nursing, clinical and allied health professional simulation training. The post holder will have proven extensive acute clinical and educational simulation experience. There will be occasional cross trust working as service requirement demands.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the Job Description for full details:

o Act as a specialist in the field of simulation and clinical skills, with excellent communication and knowledge.o Develop, plan and deliver a portfolio of simulation & clinical courses working as a specialist expert advising and supporting all healthcare educationalists, delegates and external stakeholders.o Lead on the delivery, development and evaluation in line with clinical protocols, NHS initiatives, HEE initiatives, and staff needs.o Work in close collaboration with all Trust educational leads to ensure the development of patient focused, collaborative protocols/practices/procedures and care.o Work with all faculty, nursing and medical schools to ensure all healthcare professionals receive simulation and clinical skills teaching linked to curriculum requirements.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7576653-JAN26

Job locations

Worthing General Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details. In addition to the above:

Identify resources and faculty to carry out this specialist role. Implement and manage simulation and clinical skills to ensure continued development in response to needs, ensuring effective uptake of simulation and clinical skills sessions provided. Act independently in operating, maintaining and managing the simulation manikins and clinical skills trainers. As an expert, train appropriate colleagues in the operating and maintenance of these. Develop educational strategies in line with National curriculum standards.

Lead and undertake surveys, as required that relate to simulation and education practice, feeding back findings to educational executive team and relevant colleagues. Test new simulation and training equipment and develop business cases to support the purchase of such equipment within the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details. In addition to the above:

Identify resources and faculty to carry out this specialist role. Implement and manage simulation and clinical skills to ensure continued development in response to needs, ensuring effective uptake of simulation and clinical skills sessions provided. Act independently in operating, maintaining and managing the simulation manikins and clinical skills trainers. As an expert, train appropriate colleagues in the operating and maintenance of these. Develop educational strategies in line with National curriculum standards.

Lead and undertake surveys, as required that relate to simulation and education practice, feeding back findings to educational executive team and relevant colleagues. Test new simulation and training equipment and develop business cases to support the purchase of such equipment within the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registration with professional body (GMC/NMC etc)
  • 3 Years post-qualification experience
  • Experience delivering simulation

Desirable

  • ALS, ILS, BLS Provider status
  • ALS, ILS, BLS Trainer Provider status
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Professional teaching qualification (or currently working on)

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

  • Registration with professional body (GMC/NMC etc)
  • 3 Years post-qualification experience
  • Experience delivering simulation

Desirable

  • ALS, ILS, BLS Provider status
  • ALS, ILS, BLS Trainer Provider status
  • Publications
  • Presentations
  • Professional teaching qualification (or currently working on)

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

  • Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
  • Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.

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.

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 Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing General Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DN


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing General Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DN


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills

Dr Nicholas Tovell

nick.tovell@nhs.net

01243788122

Details

Date posted

26 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

279-7576653-JAN26

Job locations

Worthing General Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DN


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