NHS Fife is seeking a motivated Simulation Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of simulation based education across our three Simulation Centres in NHS Fife. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Medical Education Department, supporting training for over 800 medical students and 260 doctors in training, while also promoting multidisciplinary learning and patient safety improvement across the organisation.
The Simulation Manager will work closely with the Director of Medical Education (DME), NHS Fife’s Simulation Lead, and the Medical Education Manager to design, deliver, and enhance high quality simulation programmes. You will oversee the daily management of staff, equipment, training delivery, and the development of innovative, technology enhanced learning environments.
This post offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of simulation in NHS Fife, including involvement in national profile work delivered through the three Simulation Centres in Fife.
You should have experience in education and training, leadership and management, and operational and financial planning. You will be adaptable, innovative and solution focussed. If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!
Interview Date: 9th March 2026
Informal enquiries to Sophie Ali, Medical Education Manager sophie.ali@nhs.scot
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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