NHS England

Simulation FTPD - School of Foundation - East of England

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Job summary

We have a thriving and innovative foundation school in the East of England. This school has adapted to technology enhanced learning, been innovative in the types of learning opportunities provided, and has successfully embedded multi-professional teaching.

We are committed to excellence in support of these trainees at the start of their career and see simulation training as a key part of this early career education. We would expect the post holder to drive up standards in medical simulation and would encourage a dynamic and innovative approach to best utilise our SIM resources throughout the region.

Main duties of the job

The main remit of the job is to lead on simulation and procedural training for the Foundation school. This includes:

Liaising with FTPDs and simulation leads in individual trusts to ensure simulation training is being delivered to all Foundation trainees in the region.
Ensuring capacity of these courses is adequate, that they fulfil Foundation curricular requirements and that targeted interventions can be provided for trainees with particular learning needs.
Assessing the quality of these courses.
Working with trusts and our VR SIM provider to develop our VR SIM capability

About us

On 1 April 2023 Health Education England became part of the new NHS England. Our people are our most important asset; recruiting and retaining the best talent remains crucial to our success. We continue to recruit externally where we cannot fill vacancies internally. We hope you choose to join us but please be aware that some roles may be subject to change in the future. We want to attract and retain highly skilled people to enable us to work with our partners to plan, recruit, educate and train the health workforce. Please note, some supporting documentation attached to this vacancy refers to the legacy organisation, previously known as Health Education England, now NHS England. Work is continuing to harmonise the new NHS England recruitment service and any reference to Health Education England will be updated in due course. More information about the transition to the new NHS England is available here.

Date posted

14 November 2023

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience To be funded by the Education Contract

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-MIDE-3b-21522

Job locations

Victoria House

Capital Park

Fulbourn

CB21 5XB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality Simulation learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

Educational and Workforce Development

Professional Development of the educational faculty in the area of medical Simulation
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Setting Direction & Service Improvement

To provide effective clinical leadership
To ensure delivery of Foundation Simulation training through local initiatives and programmes.
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of NHSE that support local and national developments and initiatives in medical simulation

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To develop and maintain the foundation simulation educational programme throughout the region to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Education and Training Quality Improvement and Performance

To emphasise the importance and promote the development of a quality Simulation learning environment for all learners.
To support Postgraduate Deans in meeting all NHSE statutory requirements.

Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality Improvement

To support the use of clinical skills training and simulation (where appropriate/applicable), stressing the importance of teamwork and human factors.

Educational and Workforce Development

Professional Development of the educational faculty in the area of medical Simulation
To create and promote shared learning opportunities to increase effective inter-professional working across the School.

Setting Direction & Service Improvement

To provide effective clinical leadership
To ensure delivery of Foundation Simulation training through local initiatives and programmes.
To promote or lead work programmes on behalf of NHSE that support local and national developments and initiatives in medical simulation

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To develop and maintain the foundation simulation educational programme throughout the region to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.

Strategic Workforce Development and Commissioning

To contribute to workforce planning, ensuring clinical engagement with local and national workforce planning processes.
To develop educational programmes where needed to support achievement of curriculum competencies, engaging with commissioning processes as required.
To identify and support the implementation of alternative workforce solutions within the School.
To advise the Postgraduate Dean on commissioning and decommissioning activities.

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Membership/Fellowship of a College, Faculty, professional association and/or regulatory body
Attendance at courses aimed to support educational development
Primary clinical healthcare qualification

Desirable

Educational qualification such as postgraduate certificate diploma or masters in medical education

Experience

Essential

Considerable experience of working with learners or doctors in training in an educational context
Experience of clinical and educational leadership and innovation, including managing a multi-professional team
Understanding of developments involving the relevant Colleges/Faculties, professional bodies related NHS organisations and regulatory bodies

Desirable

Previous or current appointment as a leader in healthcare education
Awareness of funding streams for healthcare education
Understanding of current health, social care and education policy

Skills

Essential

Demonstrable leadership skills and an ability to influence and motivate others
Ability to quickly establish personal and professional credibility with colleagues and other key Stakeholders
Committed to own personal development and an ability to support others to develop and progress

Desirable

Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility

Behaviours and Values

Essential

To contribute to the vision of the local NHS and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training

Certificate of Sponsorship

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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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Capital Park

Fulbourn

CB21 5XB

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Victoria House

Capital Park

Fulbourn

CB21 5XB

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)