Job summary
**PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY**
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Simulation Team in development and delivery of the Simulation service.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of the application of Simulation in healthcare education, it's uses and benefits. Recent experience of delivering Simulation Based Education would be an advantage, as well as an understanding of Human Factors and their role in error causation.
Our medical instructors play a key role in delivering the educational component as well as identifying new opportunities and methods to apply learning by simulation and opportunities for research.
This role is based on a 4 day/30 hour week (days flexible around service requirements) for 12 months, and covers our 3 sites of Aintree, RoyalLiverpool and Broadgreen.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Clinical Education Team based in Educational Learning at Liverpool University Foundation Trusts,based at Aintree and the Royal sites. The primary role will be to deliver all aspects of simulation, with contribution to clinical skills andresuscitation as required.
o To be able to manage the technical equipment associated with simulation including controlling the manikins and AV equipmento To facilitate debrief of Simulation scenarioso The post holder will work in conjunction with the Clinical Training Leads with, core skills and clinical development that will support theservice activity. This will include the development and delivery of simulation training to individuals, groups or teams providing specialistadvice required. This will include the delivery of in situ simulation and assessing the clinical environment for latent error.o To update and review programmes of education to ensure that they follow curriculum, current evidence base and national guidelineso To provide support across the educational pathway for medical education.o Identify and provide support for centre staff undertaking research projects.o The post holder will be expected to lead Quality improvement programmes that can promote safe patient care through education.o The post holder will be expected to present their work, locally, nationally and potentially internationally.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in collaboration across the educational pathway and to support the implementation of human factors across the service. To support the development of a safety culture across the organisation, incorporating patient safety as a key component across theeducational programmes. Support the Clinical Simulation Training Lead with the simulation training for the Trust ensuring that learning interventions enable theTrust to deliver high quality safe care to its patients and meets its regulatory requirements. To have the technical ability to be able to run simulation based education this would include manikin management, programming andmanaging the AV equipment. To be able to conduct / lead an educational debrief following simulation this would need to incorporate both technical and non-technicalskills. Assist in the maintenance of audio visual aids used within the Patient Simulation department and external sites. Continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the Trust, GMC and otherprofessional bodies
Managerial/Leadership
To support the development of the annual work plan in relation to simulation based education. Participating in the Simulation Working Group meetings and undertaking projects tasked from this group. To provide supervision to the simulation technicians In conjunction with the Clinical Simulation Training Lead ensure that simulation is responsive to the service requirements and offersupporting interventions as required, such as insitu simulation and human factors. Assist on the key functions of clinical education: Simulation Education Trauma Training Insitu simulationInterviewer information pack Human Factors Deliver on educational projects identified by the Clinical Simulation Training Lead, ensuring that project management principles areadhered to, deadlines met and the objectives to the project are achieved. To support the Clinical Simulation Training Lead in performing related risk assessments and implementing/reviewing any subsequentactions
Education and Development
Develop annual work plans in conjunction with the Clinical Simulation Training Lead and Medical Instructors for simulation basededucation, and providing support to the rest of the education service thus ensuring planning is seamless across the service. Design and deliver educational programmes across clinical education, and support medical education and learning and development inthis, ensuring that organisational requirements are met. Plan, design and deliver simulation based education, both in the simulation centres and across the organisation, at all levels, using bothformal training delivery and work place based approaches. Apply specialist knowledge and expertise in areas of team resourcemanagement in promoting patient safety. To support the Clinical Training Leads in the Implementation of robust evaluation methodology across education, measuring the returnof investment on educational activities. Support the Multi-professional Quality Assurance Manager in implementing quality measures across the educational pathway. Maintain an up to date knowledge of adult learning methodologies, QI methodologies and active engagement with education researchacross the health education pathway.
Governance
The post holder will have a responsibility to: Maintain current active professional registration Act always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Maintain a professional portfolio, providing evidence for revalidation. Maintain own educational development and encourage new practice in others, whilst embracing new technologys e.g. e-learning
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in collaboration across the educational pathway and to support the implementation of human factors across the service. To support the development of a safety culture across the organisation, incorporating patient safety as a key component across theeducational programmes. Support the Clinical Simulation Training Lead with the simulation training for the Trust ensuring that learning interventions enable theTrust to deliver high quality safe care to its patients and meets its regulatory requirements. To have the technical ability to be able to run simulation based education this would include manikin management, programming andmanaging the AV equipment. To be able to conduct / lead an educational debrief following simulation this would need to incorporate both technical and non-technicalskills. Assist in the maintenance of audio visual aids used within the Patient Simulation department and external sites. Continually maintain and develop own professional knowledge and expertise in line with the need of the Trust, GMC and otherprofessional bodies
Managerial/Leadership
To support the development of the annual work plan in relation to simulation based education. Participating in the Simulation Working Group meetings and undertaking projects tasked from this group. To provide supervision to the simulation technicians In conjunction with the Clinical Simulation Training Lead ensure that simulation is responsive to the service requirements and offersupporting interventions as required, such as insitu simulation and human factors. Assist on the key functions of clinical education: Simulation Education Trauma Training Insitu simulationInterviewer information pack Human Factors Deliver on educational projects identified by the Clinical Simulation Training Lead, ensuring that project management principles areadhered to, deadlines met and the objectives to the project are achieved. To support the Clinical Simulation Training Lead in performing related risk assessments and implementing/reviewing any subsequentactions
Education and Development
Develop annual work plans in conjunction with the Clinical Simulation Training Lead and Medical Instructors for simulation basededucation, and providing support to the rest of the education service thus ensuring planning is seamless across the service. Design and deliver educational programmes across clinical education, and support medical education and learning and development inthis, ensuring that organisational requirements are met. Plan, design and deliver simulation based education, both in the simulation centres and across the organisation, at all levels, using bothformal training delivery and work place based approaches. Apply specialist knowledge and expertise in areas of team resourcemanagement in promoting patient safety. To support the Clinical Training Leads in the Implementation of robust evaluation methodology across education, measuring the returnof investment on educational activities. Support the Multi-professional Quality Assurance Manager in implementing quality measures across the educational pathway. Maintain an up to date knowledge of adult learning methodologies, QI methodologies and active engagement with education researchacross the health education pathway.
Governance
The post holder will have a responsibility to: Maintain current active professional registration Act always in accordance with their professional Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust Policy and Procedure. Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues. Maintain a professional portfolio, providing evidence for revalidation. Maintain own educational development and encourage new practice in others, whilst embracing new technologys e.g. e-learning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Junior Medical Doctor MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Human Factors Instructors Certification
- ALS/ATLS/APLS Sub Speciality Core Training
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the role of simulation in health care
- Working knowledge and understanding of the role played by human factors in error causation
- Experience of teaching in the clinical context
- Experience in managing common clinical emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of writing, designing and delivering simulation based education
- Experience of delivering a human factors debrief
- North West Simulation Education Network Faculty Development Programme or equivalent
- Formal Leadership Training/Qualification
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Conscientious
- High Level of IT Literacy
Desirable
- Ability to programme and control human patient simulator
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Junior Medical Doctor MBChB or equivalent
Desirable
- Human Factors Instructors Certification
- ALS/ATLS/APLS Sub Speciality Core Training
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the role of simulation in health care
- Working knowledge and understanding of the role played by human factors in error causation
- Experience of teaching in the clinical context
- Experience in managing common clinical emergencies
Desirable
- Experience of writing, designing and delivering simulation based education
- Experience of delivering a human factors debrief
- North West Simulation Education Network Faculty Development Programme or equivalent
- Formal Leadership Training/Qualification
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Team Player
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Conscientious
- High Level of IT Literacy
Desirable
- Ability to programme and control human patient simulator
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).
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).
