Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner to support immersive simulation sessions and clinical skills training. This role requires a degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to use various clinical resources. The position is based at University Hospital Crosshouse in Kilmarnock, offering a weekday schedule of 37 hours per week. Applicants must have a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with healthcare and education concepts.
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of technical elements for simulation sessions.
• Use various equipment including medical/surgical resources.
• Contribute to development of immersive simulation programs.

Skills

Effective listening skills

Communication skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who we are: NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Skills and Simulation Practitioner within our Medical Education Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse

Hours and Shift Pattern

37 hours per week Monday to Friday no shift work

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence: A UK car licence is essential to this role.

What you will do

You will assist in the preparation and set up of the technical elements of immersive simulation and clinical skills sessions. You will use a range of equipment and supplies including moulage resources, part task trainers, computer-based simulators, audio-visual equipment and appropriate medical and surgical equipment. You will effectively utilise resources under the direction of the Clinical Skills/Simulation Technical Co-ordinator and the Clinical Lead for Simulation. You will contribute to the development of the immersive simulation and clinical skills programme in NHS Ayrshire & Arran including scenario and course development.

For further information

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to degree level (in a discipline relevant to the role) or with equivalent experience in a similar role demonstrated through relevant and practical work experience
• Familiarity with key concepts in healthcare and education
• Ability to apply a range of technical and practical skills
• Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
• Time-management, planning and organisational skills

For further information on the requirements for the role

For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Linda Bell, Clinical Skills/Simulation Technical Co-ordinator [e-mail] or Dr Yvonne Moulds, Simulation Lead and Emergency Medicine Consultant [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

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