Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in service development and simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows for Leeds Childrens Hospital (LCH).
The Simulation Fellows organise, run and feedback weekly simulation sessions in different departments, as well as supporting regional courses.
The Simulation Fellows will greatly develop their teaching and management skills, with the opportunity to access further training. They will gain experience in leadership and service development.
There is also the opportunity to work on relevant quality improvement projects which can change practice at LCH.
This post is for September 2026 to August 2027.
Main duties of the job
The Simulation Fellows role will include:
Running regular in-situ simulation sessions across LCH including the MDT and provide debrief and feedback following the sessions and disseminate learning points to the wider departments.
Helping with induction in particular skills teaching sessions.
Working with the other sim fellows in the trust to create some collaborative sessions, team working and improve interdepartmental working.
Attending human factors and debrief training
Acting as Education Leads for Junior Doctors Forum and work with the chair and co-chair of the JDF.
Helping on regional sim courses YIPS and HELP which have sessions run in Leeds
Involvement in quality improvement in LCH
Attend the deteriorating child meetings to feedback about simulation and to review themes to guide the simulation programme
Delivering on call commitment in general paediatrics or neonatology
About us
Leeds Childrens Hospital has an annual budget of £103 million, inpatient bed base of 286 beds, and delivers 102,000 outpatient appointments and 20,000 inpatient and day case episodes. The majority of this activity is on the Leeds General Infirmary site, however there is a Neonatal unit based on the St James Hospital site.
As well as general paediatric medicine, LCH provides subspeciality care (oncology, hepatology and cardiology among others), neonatology and general/specialist paediatric surgery.
The simulation team work across all these areas and
we also work with other departments such as maternity and emergency medicine. We have worked hard to create strong working relationships across LCH and good teamwork across the MDT is integral to what we do. We also have a focus on quality improvement and using simulation to learn from incidents.
Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£65,048 a year OOH
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9298-MED-927
Job locations
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in service development and simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows for Leeds Childrens Hospital (LCH).
The Paediatric Simulation Fellows will receive support locally in the Trust from a mentor/supervisor who has an interest in simulation. The Simulation Fellows will be encouraged to attend courses relevant to medical teaching and simulation and to enhance their knowledge and understanding during this post. They will be expected to organise, run and feedback weekly simulation sessions in different departments, with the opportunity to work on relevant quality improvement projects.
Both posts will have relative flexibility allowing successful candidates to develop their own interests as well, meaning much of the post is self-directed. There is an expectation that successful applicants will present their work at various simulation meetings and national specialty meetings e.g. RCPCH, BAPM. This post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics (September starter) or neonatology (March starter).
The role suits trainees who:
Are motivated to change and improve training at Leeds Childrens Hospital by establishing and expanding the in-situ simulation
Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries
Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives
Are keen to develop there skills as a medical educator
This post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology (pro rate for LTFT).
Applications are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above in the paediatric run-through training programme
Working full time or less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration
Ideally applicants would also have completed GIC and be an instructor on NLS/APLS or have evidence of experience in teaching sim.
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees completion of training (CCT) date. This should be discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and training programme director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated trainee paediatrician (ST4 or above) with an interest in service development and simulation to join Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as one of two Paediatric Simulation Fellows for Leeds Childrens Hospital (LCH).
The Paediatric Simulation Fellows will receive support locally in the Trust from a mentor/supervisor who has an interest in simulation. The Simulation Fellows will be encouraged to attend courses relevant to medical teaching and simulation and to enhance their knowledge and understanding during this post. They will be expected to organise, run and feedback weekly simulation sessions in different departments, with the opportunity to work on relevant quality improvement projects.
Both posts will have relative flexibility allowing successful candidates to develop their own interests as well, meaning much of the post is self-directed. There is an expectation that successful applicants will present their work at various simulation meetings and national specialty meetings e.g. RCPCH, BAPM. This post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics (September starter) or neonatology (March starter).
The role suits trainees who:
Are motivated to change and improve training at Leeds Childrens Hospital by establishing and expanding the in-situ simulation
Are comfortable working in uncertain environments and across traditional boundaries
Relish the opportunity to develop their own ideas and initiatives
Are keen to develop there skills as a medical educator
This post will be non-clinical during daytime working with a full on-call commitment to general paediatrics or neonatology (pro rate for LTFT).
Applications are open to trainee paediatricians:
At ST4 or above in the paediatric run-through training programme
Working full time or less-than-full-time
With a national training number
With full GMC registration
Ideally applicants would also have completed GIC and be an instructor on NLS/APLS or have evidence of experience in teaching sim.
This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. The role would be undertaken out of training and therefore, this post is likely to extend the trainees completion of training (CCT) date. This should be discussed with the trainees educational supervisor and training programme director.
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
* NLS/APLS Instructor
* Previous experience of delivering and organising medical education
Qualifications
Essential
* Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
* Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time application
* Must have completed 6 months on tier 2 rota in UK
* Outcome 1 at last ARCP
* APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
Desirable
* Additional qualification in medical education or simulation
* GIC
Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Interest in medical education
* Ability to work well in teams as team member and leader
Desirable
* Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm and an ability to manage own time
* Interest in quality improvement
* Commitment to personal and professional development
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of the specialty
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
Person Specification
Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills
Essential
* Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practice from, the GMC at intended start date
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
* NLS/APLS Instructor
* Previous experience of delivering and organising medical education
Qualifications
Essential
* Paediatric Speciality trainee doctor ST4 level or above at the time of commencement of post
* Must have completed RCPCH membership exams at the time application
* Must have completed 6 months on tier 2 rota in UK
* Outcome 1 at last ARCP
* APLS or EPALS or equivalent must be valid
Desirable
* Additional qualification in medical education or simulation
* GIC
Experience
Essential
* Ability to apply sound clinical knowledge and judgement to problems
* Ability to maximise safety and minimise risk
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
* Interest in medical education
* Ability to work well in teams as team member and leader
Desirable
* Shows initiative/drive/enthusiasm and an ability to manage own time
* Interest in quality improvement
* Commitment to personal and professional development
Additional Requirements
Essential
* Demonstrable interest in, and understanding of the specialty
Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills
Essential
* Demonstrates clarity in written/spoken communication & capacity to adapt language as appropriate to the situation
* Demonstrates understanding of research, including awareness of ethical issues
* Demonstrates understanding of the basic principles of audit, clinical risk management, evidence-based practice, patient safety and clinical quality improvement initiatives
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
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Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Address
Leeds General Infirmary
Great George Street
Leeds
LS1 3EX
Employer's website
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