Job summary
Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner
Department: Clinical Skills & Simulation
Band 6
Hours: 22.5 per week - 0.6 WTE all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working
We are seeking a motivated Band 6 Nurse or Midwife to join our education team in a developmental Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner role. The post holder will support undergraduate medical students from the University of Buckingham Medical School and contribute to the delivery of Trust-wide simulation training.
This is a supported development role, with training provided to enable delivery of the AIM course, Human Factors workshops, and a range of clinical skills teaching. The role offers an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with a passion for education to build expertise in simulation-based learning and faculty development.
Please note that this post is subject to an initial probationary period of six months, extendable up to a period of 12 months. A DBS check may be required for new employees. MKUH promotes an inclusive workforce and proactively welcomes applications from underrepresented groups in our community.
Interview date: 9th March 2026
Main duties of the job
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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
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre.
Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards - and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and Competency Assessment
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.
Stock Control and Maintenance 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.
Professional 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.
Training 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.
Communication
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.
Facilities 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
Other Duties To line manage the Clinical Skill and Simulation Technicians, including ensuring appraisals and mandatory training are up to date and sickness absences are managed.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Training and Competency Assessment
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.
Stock Control and Maintenance 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.
Professional 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.
Training 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.
Communication
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.
Facilities 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
Other Duties To line manage the Clinical Skill and Simulation Technicians, including ensuring appraisals and mandatory training are up to date and sickness absences are managed.
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
