Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner | University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner

Department: Clinical Skills & Simulation
Band: 6
Hours: 22.5 per week – 0.6 WTE all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Nurse or Midwife to join our education team in a developmental Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner role. The post holder will support undergraduate medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School and contribute to the delivery of Trust-wide simulation training.

This is a supported development role, with training provided to enable delivery of the AIM course, Human Factors workshops, and a range of clinical skills teaching. The role offers an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with a passion for education to build expertise in simulation-based learning and faculty development.

Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.

Interview date: 9th March 2026

Working with the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager, the jobholder will provide education and training for all healthcare professionals working within the Trust as well as undergraduate medical students. This will include clinical skills training, multi-disciplinary scenario-based training and simulation training.

• Assist in the development and implementation of a core curriculum of clinical skills and simulation assessments for clinical staff, undergraduate students and other allied health professionals.
• Contribute to the development of multi-disciplinary training courses.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to all healthcare staff regarding clinical skills, simulation and training issues.
• Support the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager in the planning and delivery of training and education for all Trust staff to meet local, regional and national requirements.
• Make a collective contribution to the Training and Education Department function.

• Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust.
• Build and maintain strong and cohesive working relationships across the Trust.
• Deliver practical clinical skills training to clinical staff in the hospital. Skills will include venepuncture, cannulation, arterial blood sampling, IV drug administration, nasogastric tube insertion and urinary catheterisation.

• Assist the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager in ensuring that all clinical skills and simulation equipment owned by the department are regularly maintained.
• Assist with the ordering and the stock control of consumables necessary for the delivery of clinical skills and simulation training.

• Stay up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and be competent in the skills that are expected to be provided.
• Work with college tutors, educational supervisors, clinical educators and the multi-professional team to develop and maintain a service fit for purpose.
• Act in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

• Assist the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain a core curriculum of clinical skills and simulation training for the inter-professional workforce.
• Create and maintain a suitable learning environment for multi-disciplinary staff training.

• Provide advice and support at all levels to staff regarding all aspects of clinical skills & simulation, including risk assessments.
• Attend meetings locally and nationally to represent the Trust’s interest in all aspects of clinical skills & simulation.
• Contribute to the effectiveness of inter-professional working and education as appropriate.
• Ensure that lines of reporting to the management team are robust and efficient.

• Support and assist the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager in overseeing the maintenance of equipment and identify need for replacements as required.
• Support the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager in sourcing the most appropriate equipment.
• Ensure Trust policy is adhered to at all times.
• Undertake risk assessment as required.

• Line manage the Clinical Skill and Simulation Technicians, including ensuring appraisals and mandatory training are up to date and sickness absences are managed.

Job closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026