Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare professional to join our Clinical Skills and Simulation Team within the Undergraduate Medical Education Academy. Based in our new £1.3 million state-of-the-art Simulation Suite, this exciting role involves delivering clinical skills and simulation training to undergraduate medical students whilst supporting a growing portfolio of simulation-based education across the Trust.

We are looking for a registered healthcare professional with a broad clinical background, experience of teaching clinical skills, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for education. In return, you will join an innovative and supportive team, work in outstanding simulation facilities, and play a key role in shaping the future healthcare workforce.

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner will support the delivery of undergraduate medical education through the teaching, assessment and development of clinical skills and simulation-based learning. The postholder will deliver mandatory clinical skills training, facilitate simulation sessions, support students in practice, assess competence and provide educational support to ensure learners meet university requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering clinical skills teaching and simulation-based education to undergraduate medical students.
• Facilitating simulation scenarios and structured debriefs to promote learning and patient safety.
• Supporting and assessing students in clinical practice, identifying learning needs and providing additional training where required.
• Planning, organising and evaluating educational programmes to meet university and Trust requirements.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to develop and deliver innovative educational opportunities.
• Maintaining clinical skills and simulation equipment and supporting the day-to-day operation of the simulation facilities.
• Contributing to quality improvement, audit, curriculum development and educational innovation.
• Acting as a professional role model, promoting patient-centred care, professionalism and a positive learning environment.

About us

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a largeacute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acuteservices to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to alarger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services fromthree sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and ourcaring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centredcare. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people towork with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin oureveryday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are committed to developing a culture of continuous improvement by embedding the principles of our Improvement System.

We are proud to have achieved Timewiseaccreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible workingwithin our organisation as a flex positive employer.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Lead the design, development, coordination and delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based education programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

This post is designed to support the delivery of undergraduate clinical skills and simulation training, ensuring that all medical students meet the required and agreed framework of competencies as set by the universities. The postholder will spend time delivering clinical skills in both the education centre and in the clinical environment. Time will also be spent assisting with simulation, delivering hi-fidelity simulation for both postgraduate and undergraduate curriculums.

KeyDuties:

Work autonomously to plan, prioritise, design, deliver and evaluate high-qualityeducation programmes aligned to organisational and university requirements

To be anadvocate for patient safety in the design, delivery, and debrief ofsimulation-based education.

Promote a strong patient safety culture throughsimulation design and delivery.

Act as asimulation subject matter expert that includes scenario design, facilitationand structured debriefing using recognised models.

Providesexpert guidance on evidence-based practice and clinical skills development.

Provideleadership, supervision and support to simulation faculty and contribute to thedevelopment of new educators.

Drive quality improvement throughaudit, feedback and evaluation of education programmes, linking outcomes topatient safety and governance.

To be the designated nurse incharge responsible for the efficient delivery of educational programmes. Thisincludes effective coordination and appropriate task delegation.

Activelycontribute to curriculum planning, innovation and implementation of technologyenhanced learning.

Keep up to date with developments relating tospecific areas of competence to ensure best practise is maintained.

To assist with the setting up of otherclinical courses as appropriate (e.g. TEAMS, ATLS, ILS simulation training).

To work across undergraduate and postgraduatecurriculums.

To maintain equipment and levels ofstock required for clinical skills simulation practice.

To identify personal andprofessional development needs.

General duties:

Education & Development

To work in partnership with our other simulation nurses, consultants, doctors and other AHPs to create a multi-disciplinary approach to simulation.

The Undergraduate teaching academy is part of the Corporate Medical Directorate and provides; training programs, support, advice and education for all medical students and physicians assistants across a range of work streams. The Undergraduate clinical skills and Simulation team is part of the Undergraduate Academy that is responsible for the delivery of clinical skills and simulation training, supporting the students within the clinical areas to meet their identified competencies as set by the Universities.

To identify new learning opportunities and delivery these through clinical skills and simulation-based education.

To attend educational meetings and identify areas for improvement.

To be actively involved in research and presenting and publishing at educational at conferences.

Clinical

Demonstratingadvanced communication skills, the post holder will be expected to liaiseeffectively with all key members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

Thepost holder will support multi professional practice and learning across theorganisation, contribute to the development of skilled professional workforceand facilitate a range of educational training and learning opportunities inthe clinical skills classroom and other clinical environments.

Thepostholder will plan, organise and coordinate training for the UndergraduateTeaching Academy. They will ensure that all students clinical skills andsimulation learning objectives, as set out by the Universities are met andcomply with the organisational and National training and developmentobjectives.

Provideeducational support to all undergraduate students in practice, where the needhas been identified, assessing their competency as indicated in their clinicalskills passports, identifying any skills gaps and provide additional trainingsessions/support and to provide the students with feedback on their progress.

Assistand review training packages, updating of competency assessment packs ensuringcompletion of specific measurable objectives.

Promotesand maintains a concept of holistic care which incorporates a patient centredapproach to all patients during scenarios and clinical skills.

Supportand deliver teaching programmes using a variety of approaches that includes:Classroom teaching, patient bedside coaching, mentoring, clinical updates, andmulti-professional simulation sessions if required.

Workwith all staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding ofaccountability through the NMC/HCPC & GMC Code and standards.

Facilitatethe implementation and evaluation of National clinical guidelines, includinglocal policies and protocols.

Identify and report potential issues orconcerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising with theAcademy team/ Ward managers/ multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate.

Toact as a pastoral advisor and advocate for all students within theAcademy.

Understandand demonstrate to other multi-professional colleagues good current clinicalpractice as well as emerging clinical practice which must be supported bynationally based standards that are empirically/research based.

Providesupport for staff in effectively addressing concerns and where required providesupport to investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospitalpolicy. Work with colleagues to promote a culture positive of reportingconcerns, incidents related to patient quality and safety.

Toprovide a skills and competency-based approach to the training, development andsupport of all medical students in placement across the organisation.

Toact appropriately in the event of any accidents and emergencies, and to reportany incident according to hospital policy.

Toabide by the legal and statutory rules relating to clinical practice and tomaintain a standard of conduct in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and GMCprofessional Code, including Hospital and National Policies.

Trainingand Education

Co-ordinateand support specific programmes of training and education to support theclinical skills and simulation service, using a wide range of approaches todeliver this.

Toactively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areasthrough a wide range of approaches.

Attendkey groups around training and education both internally and externally andprovide feedback to the clinical leads.

Tosupport induction programmes, carry out dedicated teaching/presentationsinternally and externally as identified.

Tobe informed of local, regional/network and national health and social caredevelopments and disseminate to other team members.

Development

Actsas a professional/educational resource for all students in the clinical areas,role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning.

Facilitatelearning through continuing professional development and training needsanalysis.

Toplan self-development, further develop the role in conjunction with theclinical lead/ manager.

Tokeep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for clinicalpractice.

Toattend all mandatory training sessions, incorporating this knowledge intoeveryday practice and to supervise the safe practice of others.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Lead the design, development, coordination and delivery of clinical skills and simulation-based education programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula.

This post is designed to support the delivery of undergraduate clinical skills and simulation training, ensuring that all medical students meet the required and agreed framework of competencies as set by the universities. The postholder will spend time delivering clinical skills in both the education centre and in the clinical environment. Time will also be spent assisting with simulation, delivering hi-fidelity simulation for both postgraduate and undergraduate curriculums.

KeyDuties:

Work autonomously to plan, prioritise, design, deliver and evaluate high-qualityeducation programmes aligned to organisational and university requirements

To be anadvocate for patient safety in the design, delivery, and debrief ofsimulation-based education.

Promote a strong patient safety culture throughsimulation design and delivery.

Act as asimulation subject matter expert that includes scenario design, facilitationand structured debriefing using recognised models.

Providesexpert guidance on evidence-based practice and clinical skills development.

Provideleadership, supervision and support to simulation faculty and contribute to thedevelopment of new educators.

Drive quality improvement throughaudit, feedback and evaluation of education programmes, linking outcomes topatient safety and governance.

To be the designated nurse incharge responsible for the efficient delivery of educational programmes. Thisincludes effective coordination and appropriate task delegation.

Activelycontribute to curriculum planning, innovation and implementation of technologyenhanced learning.

Keep up to date with developments relating tospecific areas of competence to ensure best practise is maintained.

To assist with the setting up of otherclinical courses as appropriate (e.g. TEAMS, ATLS, ILS simulation training).

To work across undergraduate and postgraduatecurriculums.

To maintain equipment and levels ofstock required for clinical skills simulation practice.

To identify personal andprofessional development needs.

General duties:

Education & Development

To work in partnership with our other simulation nurses, consultants, doctors and other AHPs to create a multi-disciplinary approach to simulation.

The Undergraduate teaching academy is part of the Corporate Medical Directorate and provides; training programs, support, advice and education for all medical students and physicians assistants across a range of work streams. The Undergraduate clinical skills and Simulation team is part of the Undergraduate Academy that is responsible for the delivery of clinical skills and simulation training, supporting the students within the clinical areas to meet their identified competencies as set by the Universities.

To identify new learning opportunities and delivery these through clinical skills and simulation-based education.

To attend educational meetings and identify areas for improvement.

To be actively involved in research and presenting and publishing at educational at conferences.

Clinical

Demonstratingadvanced communication skills, the post holder will be expected to liaiseeffectively with all key members of the multi-disciplinary teams.

Thepost holder will support multi professional practice and learning across theorganisation, contribute to the development of skilled professional workforceand facilitate a range of educational training and learning opportunities inthe clinical skills classroom and other clinical environments.

Thepostholder will plan, organise and coordinate training for the UndergraduateTeaching Academy. They will ensure that all students clinical skills andsimulation learning objectives, as set out by the Universities are met andcomply with the organisational and National training and developmentobjectives.

Provideeducational support to all undergraduate students in practice, where the needhas been identified, assessing their competency as indicated in their clinicalskills passports, identifying any skills gaps and provide additional trainingsessions/support and to provide the students with feedback on their progress.

Assistand review training packages, updating of competency assessment packs ensuringcompletion of specific measurable objectives.

Promotesand maintains a concept of holistic care which incorporates a patient centredapproach to all patients during scenarios and clinical skills.

Supportand deliver teaching programmes using a variety of approaches that includes:Classroom teaching, patient bedside coaching, mentoring, clinical updates, andmulti-professional simulation sessions if required.

Workwith all staff to ensure that all practitioners have a clear understanding ofaccountability through the NMC/HCPC & GMC Code and standards.

Facilitatethe implementation and evaluation of National clinical guidelines, includinglocal policies and protocols.

Identify and report potential issues orconcerns which may compromise the quality of patient care, liaising with theAcademy team/ Ward managers/ multi-disciplinary teams as appropriate.

Toact as a pastoral advisor and advocate for all students within theAcademy.

Understandand demonstrate to other multi-professional colleagues good current clinicalpractice as well as emerging clinical practice which must be supported bynationally based standards that are empirically/research based.

Providesupport for staff in effectively addressing concerns and where required providesupport to investigate clinical incidents or complaints in line with hospitalpolicy. Work with colleagues to promote a culture positive of reportingconcerns, incidents related to patient quality and safety.

Toprovide a skills and competency-based approach to the training, development andsupport of all medical students in placement across the organisation.

Toact appropriately in the event of any accidents and emergencies, and to reportany incident according to hospital policy.

Toabide by the legal and statutory rules relating to clinical practice and tomaintain a standard of conduct in accordance with the NMC/HCPC and GMCprofessional Code, including Hospital and National Policies.

Trainingand Education

Co-ordinateand support specific programmes of training and education to support theclinical skills and simulation service, using a wide range of approaches todeliver this.

Toactively promote and facilitate a learning environment in clinical areasthrough a wide range of approaches.

Attendkey groups around training and education both internally and externally andprovide feedback to the clinical leads.

Tosupport induction programmes, carry out dedicated teaching/presentationsinternally and externally as identified.

Tobe informed of local, regional/network and national health and social caredevelopments and disseminate to other team members.

Development

Actsas a professional/educational resource for all students in the clinical areas,role modelling the use of reflective practice and professional learning.

Facilitatelearning through continuing professional development and training needsanalysis.

Toplan self-development, further develop the role in conjunction with theclinical lead/ manager.

Tokeep abreast of current research and to use this as a basis for clinicalpractice.

Toattend all mandatory training sessions, incorporating this knowledge intoeveryday practice and to supervise the safe practice of others.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering clinical skills and/or simulation-based education.
• Experience of facilitating learning and supporting learners in practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and competency-based education frameworks.
• Experience of audit, evaluation or quality improvement in education.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience in simulation faculty development.
• Experience in research, teaching presentations or publication.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent moving and handling duties of manikins and skills equipment
• Able to travel across Trust sites

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife (NMC) or HCPC registered professional.
• Evidence of post-registration study in education, simulation or clinical practice.
• Recognised teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education or simulation
• Instructor status EPALS/NLS/ALS/ILS or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a member of a team and autonomously without instruction.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations effectively and efficiently.
• Organised
• Diligent
• Effective time management.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to motivate in a teaching environment.
• Able to apply educational theory to practice
• Confidence to teach clinical skills and deliver simulation, including set up and debriefing

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Competent IT skills and use of booking systems.
• Excellent diary management and organisational skills.
• Broad-based clinical/nursing experience.
• Experience in managing and leading clinical learning.
• Knowledge/experience of competency frameworks in learning.
• Experience of developing & delivery of teaching packages.
• Experience of auditing effectiveness of educational programmes delivered.

Desirable

• Knowledge of simulation debrief models
• Proficient in the following skills:
• Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
• Blood culture sampling
• Central Venous Access Devices Care
• NG tube insertion
• Performing 12 lead ECG
• Venepuncture
• Blood transfusion
• IV infusions and injections
• Male and Female urinary catheterisation
• Venous cannulation
• Wound care and basic wound dressing

Person Specification
Experience

Essential

• Experience in delivering clinical skills and/or simulation-based education.
• Experience of facilitating learning and supporting learners in practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum design and competency-based education frameworks.
• Experience of audit, evaluation or quality improvement in education.
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable

• Experience in simulation faculty development.
• Experience in research, teaching presentations or publication.

Other Job Requirements

Essential

• Able to undertake frequent moving and handling duties of manikins and skills equipment
• Able to travel across Trust sites

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse/Midwife (NMC) or HCPC registered professional.
• Evidence of post-registration study in education, simulation or clinical practice.
• Recognised teaching & assessing qualification or equivalent experience.

Desirable

• Postgraduate certificate in education or simulation
• Instructor status EPALS/NLS/ALS/ILS or equivalent

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to work as a member of a team and autonomously without instruction.
• Ability to deal with difficult situations effectively and efficiently.
• Organised
• Diligent
• Effective time management.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change
• Ability to motivate in a teaching environment.
• Able to apply educational theory to practice
• Confidence to teach clinical skills and deliver simulation, including set up and debriefing

Skills/Knowledge

Essential

• Competent IT skills and use of booking systems.
• Excellent diary management and organisational skills.
• Broad-based clinical/nursing experience.
• Experience in managing and leading clinical learning.
• Knowledge/experience of competency frameworks in learning.
• Experience of developing & delivery of teaching packages.
• Experience of auditing effectiveness of educational programmes delivered.

Desirable

• Knowledge of simulation debrief models
• Proficient in the following skills:
• Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
• Blood culture sampling
• Central Venous Access Devices Care
• NG tube insertion
• Performing 12 lead ECG
• Venepuncture
• Blood transfusion
• IV infusions and injections
• Male and Female urinary catheterisation
• Venous cannulation
• Wound care and basic wound dressing

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

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.
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR5 1DD

United Kingdom

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