Job summary
Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner
Department : Clinical Skills & Simulation department
Band 6
Hours: 37.5 hours pw all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
This post is suitable for an experienced Nurse or ODP. You will support the delivery of medical undergraduate and postgraduate clinical skills and simulation training. Ensuring that all medical students meet the required and agreed framework of competencies as set by the University of Buckingham medical school.
The post holder will also be expected to participate in the delivery of high-fidelity simulations both in the sim suites and at the point of care. Training and development opportunities for this role will be incorporated into the first year and include: training in Human Factors and Simulation based education.
The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively across boundaries, both internally and externally for the benefit of the students and department, sharing areas of expertise and best practice.
Interview: Friday 6th September or Monday 16th September TBC
Main duties of the job
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.
The post holder will 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. The jobholder will also 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.
To make a collective contribution to the Training and Education Department function.
About us
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust
Build and maintain strong and cohesive working relationships across the Trust.
To 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.
To 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 of training.
To ensure that they are up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and are competent in the skills that they are expected to provide.
Work with college tutors, educational supervisors, clinical educators and the multi-professional team to develop and maintain a service fit for purpose
To act at all time in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
The jobholder will assist the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain a core curriculum of clinical skills
& simulation training for the inter-professional workforce
Create and maintain a suitable learning environment for multi-disciplinary staff training
Teach and assess junior medical, nursing staff and students.
Provide advice and support at all levels to staff (clinical and non-clinical), regarding all aspects of clinical skills & simulation, including risk assessments
Attendance at meetings locally and nationally to represent the Trusts 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.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust
Build and maintain strong and cohesive working relationships across the Trust.
To 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.
To 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 of training.
To ensure that they are up to date with any new developments, recommendations or guidelines and are competent in the skills that they are expected to provide.
Work with college tutors, educational supervisors, clinical educators and the multi-professional team to develop and maintain a service fit for purpose
To act at all time in a professional manner in accordance with the NMC or HCPC Code of Professional Conduct.
The jobholder will assist the Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager to develop, implement, evaluate and maintain a core curriculum of clinical skills
& simulation training for the inter-professional workforce
Create and maintain a suitable learning environment for multi-disciplinary staff training
Teach and assess junior medical, nursing staff and students.
Provide advice and support at all levels to staff (clinical and non-clinical), regarding all aspects of clinical skills & simulation, including risk assessments
Attendance at meetings locally and nationally to represent the Trusts 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.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5 or above)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification
Desirable
- PG Cert or Diploma in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute environment
- Evidence of competence to deliver clinical skills training
- Teaching experience in the clinical areas for example mentoring students and/ or classroom based teaching experience
Desirable
- Anaesthetic or ITU experience preferred
- Experience of Managing a team
- Experience of simulation in a clinical setting
- Experience of presenting to large groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes.
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Well-developed customer focus
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
- Excellent IT skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Able to lead, develop and motivate team working
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and presentation
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (Band 5 or above)
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Practice Supervisor/Assessor qualification
Desirable
- PG Cert or Diploma in Medical Education
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an acute environment
- Evidence of competence to deliver clinical skills training
- Teaching experience in the clinical areas for example mentoring students and/ or classroom based teaching experience
Desirable
- Anaesthetic or ITU experience preferred
- Experience of Managing a team
- Experience of simulation in a clinical setting
- Experience of presenting to large groups
Skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes.
- Strong presentation skills
- Excellent teaching skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
- Well-developed customer focus
- Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices
- Excellent IT skills
Personal and people development
Essential
- Experience of managing and developing colleagues
- Able to lead, develop and motivate team working
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Line Management Experience
Communication
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and presentation
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
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.