Senior Clinical Simulation Facilitator

Simulation Based Education (SBE) is widely recognised as a means of improving patient outcomes through enhanced learning of evidence-based standards. The simulation service supports the Trust in meeting two of its strategic priorities: improving clinical handover; improving sepsis screening and timely management. Furthermore, our service supports Trust strategic priorities: ability to deliver high quality care; be the employer of choice; and deliver care at better cost.

In addition to this, our simulation service supports staff deliver the standard of care and experience expected as per our PROUD values. For all simulation services delivered in the Trust the post holder will have overview of these and implement quality procedures to ensure all simulation related educational opportunities contribute towards meeting Trust quality and strategic priorities, ASPiH standards, HEE strategy, and as part of this Trust values are met.

Knowledge and experience of simulation and human factors are vital requirements for this position. All training delivered requires close collaboration and working relationships with internal and external staff.

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites—Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital—along with award-winning clinics across North West London. Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children’s services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven’t heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six‑month probation. Some roles may require shifts at multiple sites.

• The post holder will, as a senior team member, facilitate the delivery and development of simulation programmes run at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
• The post holder will be expected to prioritise workload effectively, delegate tasks to junior task members, supporting those fulfilling objectives, and ensure simulation programmes are delivered to a high quality and are a reliable provision.
• The post holder will be responsible for the co‑ordination of the day to day running of simulation courses running within the education centre and support simulation activity at the Chelsea and Westminster site when needed, providing expert advice as required.
• Within this, the post holder will ensure courses meet the required external educational learning objectives where appropriate e.g. Foundation Medical Simulation Training.

• To work in accordance with the NMC, GMC and HCPC’s Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To ensure that the post holder’s practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence based.
• To work clinically at least 20% on a planned basis, supporting learners in developing their practice.
• To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from different multi-disciplinary profession.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with key personnel with the Trust and service users to ensure effective partnership working.

• To facilitate the learning and continuing…