Job summary
This role supports the delivery of simulation-based education (SBE) across East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT). The post holder will be part of DERI, based within the Clinical Education Team. Under the direction of the Simulation and Clinical Assessment Lead, the core aspect of the role will be to provide SBE programmes to all staff groups, working closely with content experts, course/ program leaders and clinical simulation faculty. You will develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate SBE across ELHT with an ultimate aim of improving patient care and experience.
The post-holder will work with busy clinicians and managers across all areas of the Trust and will need to promote the benefits of using SBE. The role will provide expert advice on how SBE can be used to enhance the learning experience.
The post holder will be required to work in a busy and demanding environment and should be able to work autonomously without direct supervision and to exercise initiative.
You will be typically based in simulated clinical environments within the Learning and Development Centres, the new state of the art Simulation Suite or within clinical areas to facilitate in situ simulation. You must be flexible, as although your normal working hours will be over a five day week Monday to Friday, you may be required to work during the evening and weekends on occasion as required.
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Support the Clinical Education Team and the wider ELHT simulation faculty in their training capability to deliver SBE
- Provide advice, assistance and trouble-shooting support to faculty
- Audit the of the quality of SBE
- Design, implement and evaluate healthcare simulation-based learning and assessment activities in alignment with curricular goals
- Facilitate an adult learning process that creates a safe, non-threatening climate
- Implement, facilitate and debrief simulation-based learning and assessment activities as assigned using a variry of modalities
- Mentor faculty and divisional educators in the designing and implementation of simulations
- Network with other simulation educators
- Support the continued professional development of Band 2 to 4
- Be an ambassador for patient safety and have an understanding of emotional intelligence and human factors and embedded throughout SBE programmes
- Undertake medical student OSCE examiner training and examine on a regular basis
- Provide leadership and guidance to the Simulation Technician.
- Evaluate service delivery, identifying areas for improvement and initiate change as required.
- To meet the needs of the organisation, following discussion, provide cover to the other DERI teams. this will ensure that workload pressures and absences are dealt with using the appropriate resources.
About us
Are you a NMC/HCPC registered healthcare professional looking to develop your skills in clinical education? Are you a friendly and approachable person who enjoys training others? If you have answered yes, this is an exciting role that poses an opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to assist the development and delivery of our ambitious simulation strategy across East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (ELHT)
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are considering developing your career in clinical education and share our values of empowerment, innovation, learning for everyone, collaboration and integrity, this is the opportunity for you. For more detail please see detailed job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are considering developing your career in clinical education and share our values of empowerment, innovation, learning for everyone, collaboration and integrity, this is the opportunity for you. For more detail please see detailed job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across any of the Trust hospital sites
Desirable
- Access to a Vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Current recognised relevant Healthcare Registration
- Educated to first degree level in a health-related field or demonstarble experience
- Excellent IT skills - ECDL or experience of using Microsoft Office applications and other hospital packages
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Recognised teaching qualification for example Post Graduate Certificate in Education /or evidence of working towards this /or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Resuscitation Council GIC or ILSi Course or AIM Train the Trainer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post -registration clinical experience in an acute environment
- Previous experience of delivering training, supporting and assessing learners of all grades and professions
- Previous experience of planning projects and working autonomously
- Experience of learning technology / Management Systems
- Experience of education and training within the health environment
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of a wide range of Clinical Simulation equipment, software and hardware IT and AV equipment knowledge (PC, network camera, recording, editing, media storage)
- Previous experience as a resuscitation / clinical skills / simulation practitioner
- Experience of delivering simulation in a health care setting / simulation centre or similar environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to engage with both individuals and groups
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
Personal Attribute s
Essential
- An interest in the pedagogy of simulation based learning
- Enthusiastic in technology and keen to advance clinical practice
- Organised, flexible and reliable
- Creative and innovative
- Professional
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Well organised and methodical
- Ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills
Person Specification
Other
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly across any of the Trust hospital sites
Desirable
- Access to a Vehicle for work purposes
Qualifications
Essential
- Current recognised relevant Healthcare Registration
- Educated to first degree level in a health-related field or demonstarble experience
- Excellent IT skills - ECDL or experience of using Microsoft Office applications and other hospital packages
- Evidence of recent CPD
- Recognised teaching qualification for example Post Graduate Certificate in Education /or evidence of working towards this /or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Resuscitation Council GIC or ILSi Course or AIM Train the Trainer
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post -registration clinical experience in an acute environment
- Previous experience of delivering training, supporting and assessing learners of all grades and professions
- Previous experience of planning projects and working autonomously
- Experience of learning technology / Management Systems
- Experience of education and training within the health environment
Desirable
- Experience and understanding of a wide range of Clinical Simulation equipment, software and hardware IT and AV equipment knowledge (PC, network camera, recording, editing, media storage)
- Previous experience as a resuscitation / clinical skills / simulation practitioner
- Experience of delivering simulation in a health care setting / simulation centre or similar environment
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Sound up to date clinical skills
- Ability to engage, motivate, communicate and influence at all levels
- Effectively write lesson plans and learning materials
- Ability to engage with both individuals and groups
- Ability to design and deliver inclusive and creative SBE teaching and learning strategies
- Ability to provide constructive feedback to colleagues
- Able to develop networks internally and externally
- Evaluation skills - the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, e.g. reports, information guides, IT communication, e-mail.
Desirable
- Able to effectively programme and operate simulation manikins and part task trainers
Personal Attribute s
Essential
- An interest in the pedagogy of simulation based learning
- Enthusiastic in technology and keen to advance clinical practice
- Organised, flexible and reliable
- Creative and innovative
- Professional
- Good interpersonal and team working skills
- Well organised and methodical
- Ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills
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).
