Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the PGME Simulation Team. You will have a crucial role in supporting Simulation Based Education for both Foundation Year 1, Foundation Year 2 and resident doctors, which plays a vital part in shaping the future of healthcare education and training.
The Foundation Simulation Tutor will have a knowledge base and enthusiasm for Simulation Based Education, strong leadership and collaboration skills to support delivery of high qulaity, equitably accessible simulation-based education and training at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GHNHSFT).
Main duties of the job
To promote, develop and oversee Simulation teaching to our Foundation Years, at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, delivering and meeting the Simulation requirement in the UK Foundation Programme Curriculum
Working collaboratively with the Simulation and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) Tutor
Working in Partnership with the Post-Graduate Medical Education Simulation Fellow in delivering the Simulation requirement in the UK Foundation Programme Curriculum.
To be predominately available on Tuesday afternoons, supporting Simulation within the Foundation Teaching Sessions, rostered for Tuesday afternoons in Redwood Education Centre, Gloucester Royal Hospital.
About us
The department of Post-Graduate Medical Education is committed to supporting the education and development of Doctors in Training, Staff Grade and Associate Specialists (SAS) as well as Consultants throughout their career.
We are part of Health Education South West - Severn and work closely with them to deliver important healthcare priorities and assist them in monitoring our progress.
We strive to ensure all doctors in Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have a high-quality induction to the Trust and department, experience good educational and clinical supervision which facilitates their learning in a safe environment.
We support and organise a wide range of clinical and educational skill development courses from Training the Trainers and Professional and Generic Skills to Simulation Training, Medical Grand Rounds and much more besides.
The departmental culture is open, friendly and supportive of all doctors and we are happy to address any queries regarding education and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the absence of the Foundation Programme Manager/Co-Ordinator, work autonomously in making decisions using judgement and discretion to ensure the continual smooth running and deliverance of Simulation Teaching within the Gloucestershire Foundation Teaching Programme.
The Senior Post-Holder will manage engagement with key stakeholders, and most especially engaging with the Simulation and TEL Tutor, to establish mechanisms for embedding standards, sharing best practice and simulation resources effectively.
This post is fixed term for 3-years.
The postholder will work with the Foundation Team and DME, to review and develop programmes of work to meet strategic deliverables and milestones, and to contribute to the PGME 5-year Strategy. strategic plans.
The postholder will be expected to be innovative and contribute to Medical Education Board (MEB) whilst also contributing to Simulation Business Cases supporting service change and development, including submitting funding applications for new equipment, and keep up-to-date with Simulation developments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In the absence of the Foundation Programme Manager/Co-Ordinator, work autonomously in making decisions using judgement and discretion to ensure the continual smooth running and deliverance of Simulation Teaching within the Gloucestershire Foundation Teaching Programme.
The Senior Post-Holder will manage engagement with key stakeholders, and most especially engaging with the Simulation and TEL Tutor, to establish mechanisms for embedding standards, sharing best practice and simulation resources effectively.
This post is fixed term for 3-years.
The postholder will work with the Foundation Team and DME, to review and develop programmes of work to meet strategic deliverables and milestones, and to contribute to the PGME 5-year Strategy. strategic plans.
The postholder will be expected to be innovative and contribute to Medical Education Board (MEB) whilst also contributing to Simulation Business Cases supporting service change and development, including submitting funding applications for new equipment, and keep up-to-date with Simulation developments.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with the GMC, be employed by GHNHSFT and hold the post of Consultant/Senior SAS
Desirable
- Attended a simulation faculty course (e.g. train the trainers course) or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Strong communicator, able to influence, provide and receive, convey, and present information to large groups, responding to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement
- Experience of using simulation to train both technical and non-technical skills
- Experience in debriefing
Desirable
- Current or previous simulation role.
- Experience of using simulation for Quality Improvement
- Experience in submitting funding applications
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm in the design, delivery and evaluation of simulation-based education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge related to the UK Foundation Programme Curriculum
Special Condition
Essential
- Availability on Tuesday afternoons to support Foundation simulation training in Gloucester Royal Hospital
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Professional Registration with the GMC, be employed by GHNHSFT and hold the post of Consultant/Senior SAS
Desirable
- Attended a simulation faculty course (e.g. train the trainers course) or willingness to undertake
Experience
Essential
- Strong communicator, able to influence, provide and receive, convey, and present information to large groups, responding to questions to ensure full understanding and engagement
- Experience of using simulation to train both technical and non-technical skills
- Experience in debriefing
Desirable
- Current or previous simulation role.
- Experience of using simulation for Quality Improvement
- Experience in submitting funding applications
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Enthusiasm in the design, delivery and evaluation of simulation-based education and training
Desirable
- Knowledge related to the UK Foundation Programme Curriculum
Special Condition
Essential
- Availability on Tuesday afternoons to support Foundation simulation training in Gloucester Royal Hospital
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).
