Clinical Simulation Fellow

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 March 2026

We have an exciting opportunity for a Simulation Fellow to join our Clinical Simulation team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a dynamic, multi-professional team to support expansion of the clinical simulation provision under the GOSH Learning Academy. The post-holder will occupy an integral part of the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) team, which forms one of the 6 priorities under the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA).

The successful applicant will assist the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary simulation-based programmes within and beyond Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Overall aims:

• To contribute to the GOSH Learning Academy strategy via the development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation education.
• To ensure that professional standards in education are met and exceeded.

To be part of the team developing, delivering, and evaluating simulation-based activities within and beyond GOSH.

To support the expansion of the CSC portfolio, embedding emerging technologies such as augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), within new and existing programmes.

To assist learners and supervisors in identifying development needs and provide tailored support to ensure effective learning.

• To participate in teaching & training on other courses and educational programmes as agreed with the Head of Education for Simulation

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion.

All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role.

The Person Specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

• Primary Medical Qualification - MBBS or equivalent
• Full GMC registration (current or achievable by start date)
• MRCPCH, FRCA, MRCS or equivalent professional exam
• ST3-8 UK trainee, or equivalent relevant experience

• Professional Qualification in Education

• Always welcoming
• Always helpful
• Always expert
• Always one team
• Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
• Demonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

• Knowledge of basic educational principles and their applications within clinical settings

• Experience of facilitating simulation
• Experience of research & quality improvement.
• Experience of developing educational curriculum and programmes.
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Presentations at national or international level

• Evidence of involvement in medical education and training
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of professional colleagues, both orally and in writing.
• Evidence of skilled and productive multidisciplinary team working.
• Ability to critically appraise information.
• Ability to prioritise and organise work to provide an effective, high-quality service

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.

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