The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Simulation Administrator

The closing date is 08 September 2025

Job summary

The simulation centre delivers training courses to clinical staff, doctors, medical students, nurses and other staff groups, using high tech mannequins in a training environment designed to replicate the ward or clinical area.

The post holder is responsible for providing administrative support in the day to day running of the centre and to work with the simulation team to plan and co-ordinate a broad range of educational activities. This will require the post holder to plan activities whilst considering a number of internal and external complex and conflicting factors.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier due to the amount of applications we receive.

Main duties of the job

Provision of administrative support for all courses run within the simulation centre, including all courses for internal staff and for external candidates, to include:

Booking of candidates onto courses and provision of all pre-course materials, sending payment links and sending reminders to ensure timely booking. Collate booking information in spreadsheets.

Maintenance of the simulation calendar and booking process. Monitor, collect and collate study leave forms as directed by the head of simulation education.

Pre-course communications with candidates and faculty as directed, arranging dates, times, accommodation, faculty, catering and any associated materials for courses.

Meet and greet candidates and faculty at the start of all courses. Ensure all candidates complete the appropriate documentation before they leave the reception area and that they have a brief orientation to the centre.

About us

The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.

The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.

We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-Corp-7082624DT

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of main responsibilities.

Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level including passes in English and Maths at Grade AC
  • Experience in an administrative role
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint confidently and competently
  • Experience in working collaboratively in teams but ability to be self-directed
  • Experience of communication with a range of staff at differing levels
  • Clear and effective communication and Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent in health or technical subjects or significant relevant experience
  • Basic IT qualifications
  • Experience in an acute healthcare environment
  • Experience of skills-based courses involving simulation
  • Ability to communicate complex information using a variety of media
  • Knowledge and experience of setting up Medical Equipment
  • Able to understand general medical terminology and medical notes in hard and electronic forms
  • Ability to assist in the diagnosis and rectification of technical faults, knowing when to refer on
Person Specification

Person Spec

Essential

  • Educated to GCSE level including passes in English and Maths at Grade AC
  • Experience in an administrative role
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint confidently and competently
  • Experience in working collaboratively in teams but ability to be self-directed
  • Experience of communication with a range of staff at differing levels
  • Clear and effective communication and Excellent interpersonal skills

Desirable

  • Level 3 apprenticeship or equivalent in health or technical subjects or significant relevant experience
  • Basic IT qualifications
  • Experience in an acute healthcare environment
  • Experience of skills-based courses involving simulation
  • Ability to communicate complex information using a variety of media
  • Knowledge and experience of setting up Medical Equipment
  • Able to understand general medical terminology and medical notes in hard and electronic forms
  • Ability to assist in the diagnosis and rectification of technical faults, knowing when to refer on

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.

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Hillingdon Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


Employer's website

https://www.thh.nhs.uk/index.php (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Education Manager

Shelley James

shelley.james2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,651 to £31,312 a year pa inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

394-Corp-7082624DT

Job locations

Hillingdon Hospital

Pield Heath Road

Uxbridge

UB8 3NN


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