Job summary
Are you a Paediatric Registrar looking to develop skills in Simulation?
This is the post for you!
This is a 12 month regional simulation post specifically designed for the Middle Grade Trainee with an enthusiasm for teaching.
There will be three days per week for simulation training and 2 days per week in Acute Paediatrics on the Middle Grade rota.
Main duties of the job
The school of Paediatrics West Midlands is committed to the development of Simulation as a training modality for health professionals working with children.
This a well-established 12 month post in Paediatric simulation; to develop simulation in different healthcare contexts but primarily for paediatricians in training.
The postholder will support current regional simulation activities. These would include the Returning to work Programme, the ST3 STEPPS course, ST1 skills and Drills, the SUDI course and courses in acute behavioural Crises (CAMHS) and Palliative care. These are currently based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, specifically in SIMWard.
A twice monthly in-situ simulation is run on the children's ward; valuable experience can be gained here in running this training and developing additional scenarios.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust was established in 1994 and is a major acute Trust providing a comprehensive range of services for the people of Wolverhampton, the wider Black Country, Staffordshire, North Worcestershire and Shropshire. It gained Cancer Centre status in 1997, was designated as the 4th Regional Heart & Lung Centre during 2004/05 and became one of the first wave Bowel Screening Centres in 2006. The Trust is the largest teaching hospital in the Black Country providing teaching and training to around 130 medical students on rotation from the University of Birmingham Medical School. It also provides training for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals through well-established links with the University of Wolverhampton. One of the largest acute and community providers in the West Midlands the Trust has an operating budget of almost £380 million, more than 800 beds on 3 sites and employs around 8,000 staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be a unique opportunity for the postholder to develop a simulation project jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments their training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.
There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Childrens ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate
The postholder will support current regional simulation activities. These would include the Returning to work Programme, the ST3 STEPPS course, ST1 skills and Drills, the SUDI course and courses in acute behavioural Crises (CAMHS) and Palliative care. These are currently based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, specifically in SIMWard.
A twice monthly in-situ simulation is run on the childrens ward-valuable experience to gain in running this training and developing additional scenarios.
There will be a unique opportunity to develop a simulation project, jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments the postholder's training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.
There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Childrens ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate.
Learning opportunities
The Fellow will develop educational insight and capability in adult learning skills. These will include, lecturing, small group work, inter-professional learning skills in addition to working with undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics. The most significant developmental area will be within high fidelity simulation. Specific expertise will be gained in briefing and advanced debriefing.
There will be extensive exposure to teaching and training in Human Factors and skills in Crisis Resource Management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There will be a unique opportunity for the postholder to develop a simulation project jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments their training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.
There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Childrens ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate
The postholder will support current regional simulation activities. These would include the Returning to work Programme, the ST3 STEPPS course, ST1 skills and Drills, the SUDI course and courses in acute behavioural Crises (CAMHS) and Palliative care. These are currently based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, specifically in SIMWard.
A twice monthly in-situ simulation is run on the childrens ward-valuable experience to gain in running this training and developing additional scenarios.
There will be a unique opportunity to develop a simulation project, jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments the postholder's training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.
There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Childrens ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate.
Learning opportunities
The Fellow will develop educational insight and capability in adult learning skills. These will include, lecturing, small group work, inter-professional learning skills in addition to working with undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics. The most significant developmental area will be within high fidelity simulation. Specific expertise will be gained in briefing and advanced debriefing.
There will be extensive exposure to teaching and training in Human Factors and skills in Crisis Resource Management.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
Experience
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Skills
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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.
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
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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.
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).
