Medical Education and Simulation Fellow
Closing date: 23 April 2026
Job Title: Medical Education and Simulation Fellow
Location: Royal Brompton Hospital (1 post)
This is a fixed term post for 12 months, extendable by mutual consent, for those interested in developing a career in medical simulation and education. The role is predominantly educational and carries responsibility for coordination and provision of teaching and simulation, including clinical skills, for postgraduate/IMT doctors, student physician associates and year 6 Imperial medical students. The successful candidate will develop and deliver staff training and medical simulation projects, with approximately one day per week committed to clinical service in a specialty of the successful applicant’s choosing.
The trainee will be expected to complete a postgraduate qualification in medical education (postgraduate certificate or diploma) fully funded as part of the post.
Responsibilities
* Work with final year Imperial medical students in cardiology and respiratory, delivering bedside teaching, simulated training, small group teaching and other formats.
* Coordinate and facilitate simulation for IMT trainees, including immersive simulation and simulated skills training days for doctors from Royal Brompton, Marsden and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
* Support consultant‑led simulation programmes across specialties including respiratory, cardiology, anaesthetics and ICM.
* Develop leadership and management skills; work closely with IMT TPD and educational leads to facilitate IMT training and support trainees in curriculum objectives.
* Assist in developing innovative education or service programmes (e.g., physician associate student training programme).
* Allocate approximately one day per week for clinical care in chosen specialty, with opportunities to develop specific skills (e.g., echocardiography, bronchoscopy, ITU experience).
Educational Opportunities
* Renowned specialty‑specific grand rounds.
* Specialty‑specific teaching and journal clubs.
* Free access to courses such as LEEP (leadership), human factors training, active bystander and mental health first aid training.
Benefits and Outcomes
* Training in simulation equipment usage and development of teaching skills.
* Opportunity to identify areas for patient safety improvement through simulation.
* Lead and develop medical education programmes incorporating simulation.
* Maintain a learning portfolio and complete a PGcert in medical education.
* Involve in ongoing research projects, submit and present work at educational conferences.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* Basic educational principles and their application within clinical settings.
* Understanding of current issues and challenges within medical education.
Qualifications/Training
* Full registration with GMC.
* MRCP/FRCA or equivalent.
* Completion of Core Training – currently ST4 and above.
Experience
* Informal teaching experience.
* Current NHS experience.
* Formal teaching experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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