Job summary
A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a Registered Nurse/AHP to join the Medical Education education team, leading on simulation training.
The successful candidate will play a central role in leading the strategic development, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality clinical simulation and skills training. You will be responsible for designing and delivering simulation-based training to support both undergraduate and postgraduate trainees, as well as developing in-situ simulation opportunities for multi-professional teams.
As the lead in this role, you will oversee the simulation strategy, ensuring alignment with national standards and Trust objectives. You will provide support for faculty development, incorporating technology-enhanced learning (TEL) opportunities to enrich the training experience.
The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background and experience in simulation, along with the ability to work effectively across different clinical disciplines. You must demonstrate excellent communication skills, the ability to motivate and inspire teams, and a commitment to continuous professional development.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of exceptional clinical training and education while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Apply now to join our team!
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
About us
Thank you for your interest in this role.
Sherwood is nationally recognised as being an excellent place to work and deliver care. We are rightly proud of the 5,500 colleagues who work here, and we are the Health Service Journal's Trust of the Year in 2020.
The Care Quality Commission rated King's Mill Hospital Outstanding and Newark, and Mansfield Community Hospitals Good. Overall, we are rated Outstanding for care.
For the last three years, we have been ranked as the best NHS Trust to work for in the Midlands and in 2020 we were the third best Acute/Community NHS Trust in England.
Happy colleagues deliver better care. Our teams work in a supportive, inclusive environment, which nurtures wellbeing and has opportunities for development and progression. We do not just care for our patients; we also care for you.
Our culture of learning, compassion and taking a person-centred approach are at the roots of our organisation.
We would love you to join us.
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Date posted
01 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
214-CEN-7149066
Job locations
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
* Teaching/assessment skills with excellent communication and presentation skills
* Leadership skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Innovative and able to implement service improvements
* High level of communication skills
* Build and manage effective working relationships
* Assertive and confident
Desirable
* Evidence of leading audit
* Project management
Knowledge Requirements Essential
* Able to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery
* Dexterity and accuracy for procedural skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
* High degree of Computer literacy and ability to develop technologically enhanced learning
* Planning and organisation skills
* Plan specialised Simulation and Simulation Faculty training provision in conjunction with other departmental deputy managers
* Plan the work of the team and adjusts to cover emergencies
Training & Qualifications Essential
* Healthcare professional qualification - 1st Level RN, or equivalent medical/AHP
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level
* Demonstration of current and continuous professional development
* Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
* Immediate Life Support (ILS)
* Healthcare related degree or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
* Advanced Life Support or equivalent
* Experience of leading a team
* Understanding of Human factors theory and concepts within Healthcare
* Clinical Simulation qualification
Experience Essential
* Post registration experience to include relevant subject and management experience
* Knowledge of healthcare education and clinical practice
* Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes, specifically for Simulation
Further Essential
* Clinically credible in all aspects of patient care and as an educator
* Sound ability and understanding of Simulation across all disciplines within healthcare
* Contribute to policy and practice changes arising from audits, incidents, organisational and national initiatives
* Able to build relationships across the professional groups to enhance and further simulation provision
Desirable
* Policy development
Contractual Requirements Essential
* Ability to work the hours required, to ensure satisfactory performance of duties
* Able to travel between sites when required and attend off-site meetings
Person Specification Communication & Relationship Skills Essential
* Teaching/assessment skills with excellent communication and presentation skills
* Leadership skills
* Ability to motivate self and others
* Innovative and able to implement service improvements
* High level of communication skills
* Build and manage effective working relationships
* Assertive and confident
Desirable
* Evidence of leading audit
* Project management
Knowledge Requirements Essential
* Able to carry out all clinical duties associated with patient care delivery
* Dexterity and accuracy for procedural skills
* Ability to work on own initiative and within a team
* High degree of Computer literacy and ability to develop technologically enhanced learning
* Planning and organisation skills
* Plan specialised Simulation and Simulation Faculty training provision in conjunction with other departmental deputy managers
* Plan the work of the team and adjusts to cover emergencies
Training & Qualifications Essential
* Healthcare professional qualification - 1st Level RN, or equivalent medical/AHP
* Professional knowledge acquired through degree supplemented by post graduate diploma specialist training, plus further specialist training to masters equivalent level
* Demonstration of current and continuous professional development
* Teaching qualification or equivalent experience
* Immediate Life Support (ILS)
* Healthcare related degree or equivalent professional experience
Desirable
* Advanced Life Support or equivalent
* Experience of leading a team
* Understanding of Human factors theory and concepts within Healthcare
* Clinical Simulation qualification
Experience Essential
* Post registration experience to include relevant subject and management experience
* Knowledge of healthcare education and clinical practice
* Evidence of the development and delivery of education/training programmes, specifically for Simulation
Further Essential
* Clinically credible in all aspects of patient care and as an educator
* Sound ability and understanding of Simulation across all disciplines within healthcare
* Contribute to policy and practice changes arising from audits, incidents, organisational and national initiatives
* Able to build relationships across the professional groups to enhance and further simulation provision
Desirable
* Policy development
Contractual Requirements Essential
* Ability to work the hours required, to ensure satisfactory performance of duties
* Able to travel between sites when required and attend off-site meetings
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 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.
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
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
NG17 4JL
Employer's website
https://www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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