PGME Simulation Fellow, Band 6

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Post-Holder is not expected to be an expert in Simulation activities no prior formal knowledge of educational theory or practice is required, enthusiasm for teaching is though a prerequisite.

To support the Education and Simulation Training, for all Resident Doctors/Staff and Associate Specialists/Locally Employed Doctors/Physicians Associates/Three Counties Medical School.

The PGME Simulation Fellow, once trained, will play a significant role in delivering the Generic Professional and Clinical Skills Training for the Foundation Programme, Core Programmes and Speciality Resident Doctors.

The PGME Simulation Fellow will be actively engaged in Simulation Course Planning, Delivery, Educational Management, and Educational Governance, supporting the Simulation Tutors and all those Medical Colleagues delivering Simulation.

These regular and significant learning/teaching opportunities will be supported by Senior Educators.

Supervision and mentoring by PGME Faculty will encourage the Fellow to develop skills in teaching and a deeper understanding of underpinning Educational Medical Simulation Frameworks.

To develop their skills in a wide range of educational methods, including Patient-based-Learning, Simulation and Clinical Skills, and Debrief Sessions.

Once trained, in collaboration with Simulation Faculty, support, the Simulation Train-the-Trainers GHNHSFT Course, that is available and open to all Trust Colleagues of all disciplines, both Clinical and Non-Clinical.

To support, develop, implement and deliver innovative Simulation Training and Courses, optimising co-operation and the use of all existing Trust resources.

To participate in PGME Departmental Meetings/NHSE Simulation Network Meetings/Medical Education Board.

In supporting Educational Governance and Research, to assist with the audit of feedback from courses/teaching sessions.

To research the benefits of Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Simulation Based Education (DBE.)

To devise and implement Research activity, with the aspiration of presenting at Conferences Locally/Nationally.

To work collaboratively towards a Quality Improvement Initiative to expand the approach to Simulation Based Education for all colleagues under the PGME umbrella.

To promote the culture of Simulation within Medical Teams.

To help prepare applications for educational grants to enhance simulation capabilities in the trust, under the supervision of simulation tutors, specialty consultants and the PGME team

Following a training period, the PGME Simulation Fellow will be offered the opportunity to gain an educational qualification to the level of Certificate or above.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registration with a professional body (e.g. GMC, NMC, HCPC)

Desirable

• Evidence of formal simulation training (e.g. Simulation Train the Trainers course or equivalent)
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in healthcare education (e.g. PGCert in Medical Education, ALS instructor status)
• Certification in BLS/ALS or equivalent clinical skills training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in/for an NHS Provider

Desirable

• Experience of working in Primary and/or Secondary Care
• Experience of supporting or delivering simulation-based education
• Experience of organising, planning or facilitating training sessions for healthcare professionals
• Experience of completing applications for funding requests or bids
• Experience of working with indirect supervision

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Essential

• Communicate effectively and professionally with all colleagues in a manner that is consistent with relevant legislation and Local and National Policies and Procedures
• Works collaboratively with the Simulation Tutors, faculty and the wider MDT supporting the PGME Simulation Strategy and new Simulation Technologies
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple competing tasks effectively

Desirable

• Understanding of simulation technologies and their application in medical training
• Awareness of the simulation-based education requirements across different specialty curriculums for resident doctors
• Awareness of relevant legislation, local and national policies and procedures affecting simulation-based education
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain simulation equipment, with an aptitude for learning technical skills related to simulation technology

Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic, creative and flexible in approach to challenges
• Resilient under pressure, with the ability to remain calm and professional in high pressure situations
• Team focused - demonstrating a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, fostering a positive team environment
• Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable, with a proactive and flexible attitude to work
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and encouraging a high standard of education in the trust

Desirable

• Leads and manages with compassion, self-awareness and emotional intelligence

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

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Gloucestershire Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT)

Great Western Road

Gloucester

GL1 3NN

Employer's website

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