Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a psychologist 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 the delivery of healthcare simulation within and beyond Great Ormond Street Hospital. The post-holder will occupy an integral part of the Clinical Simulation Centre (CSC) team, which forms part of the GOSH Learning Academy (GLA). The successful applicant will assist the development, delivery and evaluation of contemporary simulation-based initiatives to support workforce development, quality improvement, and enhancement of patient safety and experience.
Main duties of the job
- To contribute to the GOSH Learning Academy ConnectED strategy via the development, delivery, and evaluation of simulation education
- Integrate psychology-led approaches and therapeutic principles within simulation practice to support workforce development
- Act as a subject matter expert in the field of psychology- contributing to advances in simulation-based education
- Work to maintain own knowledge, skills and credibility, demonstrating high standards of expertise
- Work alongside multi-professional colleagues to understand the needs of different professions/areas of practice
- Lead, co-ordinate and deliver simulation-based education based on educational need- with particular focus on human factors and non-technical skills training
- Contribute to mechanisms for sharing CSC activity and opportunities for learning, taking a leadership role where these align to psychology
- Utilise, develop and review tools to audit and evaluate educational and professional practice an education programmes/materials
- Maintain a good working relationship with academic and Simulation Network partners, professional bodies and organisations
- Maintain own awareness of current clinical and professional issues
- Act as a resource for relevant internal and external staff in developing career pathways, coaching and mentoring as applicable to simulation
- Be accountable for one's own actions in accordance with the code of professional conduct
About us
We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.
We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.
We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.
We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women's Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.
Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceoDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- British Psychological Society-accredited degree in Psychology or accredited conversion course
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Doctoral-level qualification or equivalent postgraduate training in psychology.
Desirable
- Registration with Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist
- Professional Qualification in Education
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of facilitating simulation
- Knowledge of basic educational principles and their applications within clinical settings
- Experience of research & quality improvement.
- Experience of delivering education in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of developing educational curriculum and programmes
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Presentation of work at national or international level
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise work to provide an effective, high -quality service
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi - professional team
- Evidence of involvement in education and training
- Skills in the use of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management to further knowledge and skills transfer for multi - professional healthcare teams
- 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.
Desirable
- Ability to conduct service level evaluation
Person Specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
- Our Always values
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse backgrounds and perspectives, oUnderstanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplaceoDemonstrable contribution to advancing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
Essential
- British Psychological Society-accredited degree in Psychology or accredited conversion course
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Doctoral-level qualification or equivalent postgraduate training in psychology.
Desirable
- Registration with Health and Care Professionals Council as Practitioner Psychologist
- Professional Qualification in Education
Experience/Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of facilitating simulation
- Knowledge of basic educational principles and their applications within clinical settings
- Experience of research & quality improvement.
- Experience of delivering education in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of developing educational curriculum and programmes
- Peer-reviewed publications
- Presentation of work at national or international level
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Ability to prioritise and organise work to provide an effective, high -quality service
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi - professional team
- Evidence of involvement in education and training
- Skills in the use of methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management to further knowledge and skills transfer for multi - professional healthcare teams
- 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.
Desirable
- Ability to conduct service level evaluation
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).
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
