Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Simulation Facilitator

The closing date is 26 November 2025

Job summary

Simulation Based Education (SBE) is widely recognised as a means of improving patient outcomes through enhanced learning of evidence-based standards. The simulation service supports the Trust in meeting two of its strategic priorities: improving clinical handover; improving sepsis screening and timely management. Furthermore, our service supports Trust strategic priorities: ability to deliver high quality care; be the employer of choice; and deliver care at better cost. In addition to this, our simulation service supports staff deliver the standard of care and experience expected as per our PROUD values: putting patients first; responsive to, and supportive of all patients; unfailingly kind and determined to develop our skills and continuously improve the quality of care.

For all simulation services delivered in the Trust the post holder will have overview of these and implement quality procedures to ensure all simulation related educational opportunities contribute towards meeting Trust quality and strategic priorities, ASPiH standards, HEE strategy, and as part of this Trust values are met. Knowledge and experience of simulation and human factors are vital requirements for this position. All training delivered requires close collaboration and working relationships with internal and external staff .

Main duties of the job

The post holder will, as a senior team member, facilitate the delivery and development of simulation programmes run at the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The post holder will be expected to prioritise workload effectively, delegate tasks to junior task members, supporting those fulfilling objectives, and ensure simulation programmes are delivered to a high quality and are a reliable provision

The post holder will be responsible for the co-ordination of the day to day running of simulation courses running within the education centre and support simulation activity at the Chelsea and Westminster site when needed, providing expert advice as require

Within this, the post holder will ensure courses meet the required external educational learning objectives where appropriate e.g. Foundation Medical Simulation Training

About us

Our Trust is one of England's top-performing and safest trusts. We operate two main acute hospital sites--Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital--along with award-winning clinics across North West London.

Our nearly 7,500 staff care for a diverse population of 1.5m, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E and children's services, plus specialist HIV and sexual health care. The CQC rates us Good in safety, effectiveness, care and responsiveness, and Outstanding in leadership and resource use.

We continually invest in our facilities, including a £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and an £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Mid.

We are delivering sustainable healthcare through our Green Plan. In line with Greener NHS ambitions, we aim for net zero carbon emissions by 2045. Achieving this requires collective effort. We encourage staff to reduce their impact on carbon, waste and pollution wherever possible. Every action counts to create a healthier, more sustainable future.

We are committed to equal opportunities and believe diversity drives innovation and excellence. We welcome applications from the global majority, veterans and underrepresented communities, valuing the perspectives they bring.

If you haven't heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, your application was likely unsuccessful. Employment is subject to a six-month probation. Some roles may require shifts at multiple sites.

Date posted

12 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£53,751 to £60,651 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

289-CR-63

Job locations

West Middlesex University Hospital

Twickenham Road

Isleworth

TW7 6AF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities

Clinical Practice

To work in accordance with the NMC, GMC and HCPCs Code of Professional Conduct, and Trust Policies and Procedures.

To ensure that the post holders practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and evidence based.

To work clinically at least 20% on a planned basis, supporting learners in developing their practice.

To maintain effective working relations with colleagues at all levels and from different multi-disciplinary profession.

Develop and maintain positive relationships with key personnel with the Trust and service users to ensure effective partnership working

Education and Research

To facilitate the learning and continuing development of all learners within the Trust, ensuring that education is responsive to service developments.

To develop and co-ordinate planned educational programmes adhering to the highest standard

Develop and maintain an evaluation process for SBE programmes delivered to ensure high quality training is being provided

Ensure effective communication and dissemination of training information related to training sessions and courses to ensure attendance and timely completion of training requirements

Support the development of new course / programmes with direction from Clinical simulation Education Nurse

Support and develop faculty, including development programme, activities and recruitment

To promote research awareness by, disseminating appropriate evidence-based and research findings relevant to the clinical practice area.

To keep the Education Lead, Professional Practice and Standards, informed of any new research proposals, and on the progress of research studies approved by the Trust R&D and Ethics Committee.

To support education and training of new learners of all levels working and learning in practice across all fields of practice.

To participate in inter-professional teaching and learning.

Develop and deliver human factors teaching / training sessions to meet internal requirements

Ensure the response to course / candidate enquiries in a timely manner, providing information regarding courses and course development through developing and monitoring processes for work

Ensure the maintenance of training records for simulation and ensuring the processes meet GDPR requirements

Corporate Practice Development

To work with senior leads i.e. ward managers and matrons to ensure that development processes are implemented within their clinical areas

To work with the Ward Manager/Matron to ensure clinical practice within their Division is compliant with national guidance and standards i.e. NICE guidance

To be aware of themes and trends arising from clinical incidents and complaints, and ensure these form part of the on-going educational and development programmes for learners on all levels within their Division

Raise and escalate concerns regarding fitness for practice and or patient safety issues to appropriate Trust managers, clinical tutors, further education officers and leads without delay using the appropriate platforms.

Workforce

To produce appropriate educational data or reports requested by management.

To lead in the process of ensuring multi-disciplinary training to meet specific initiatives.

To assist in the process of recruitment of staff and in conjunction with colleagues, identify and implement educational strategies that support retention.

In conjunction with senior managers, identify and address the educational implications of audit findings and clinical incidents.

To ensure compliance with the Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, supporting the delivery of the Trust's duty to positively promote equality and equality of opportunity for all staff, ensuring services are responsive to the needs of equality groups.

In conjunction with senior managers, provide direction for the wards to achieve identified goals.

Financial

To make effective use of available resources and eliminate waste in order to contribute to the cost effective delivery of services.

General

To help support and maintain the Trusts policy on Record Keeping.

To actively participate in quality assurance strategies and audit, including current DH initiatives and performance data.

To manage own time to ensure balance between clinical and administrative activities.

To make an active contribution to clinical governance strategies, particularly in relation to producing and/or reviewing clinical guidelines.

To actively participate in maintaining own professional development, identifying own educational and clinical training needs with line manager.

To ensure own mandatory training certificates are current.

To maintain own personal and professional development in accordance with CPPD requirements, attending mandatory/ statutory study sessions as required

To participate in reflective practice, and maintain a personal learning portfolio.

To keep up to date with NMC, relevant specialist, Faculty & Trust guidelines and protocols.

Prioritise workload effectively to enable new developments to be incorporated into current training programmes according to agreed service plans without fragmentation of service delivery