Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; Presencial; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

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Flexible working

Descripción de la vacante

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner (Band 6) to join the Medical Education Department. The role involves delivering high‑quality clinical skills and simulation training across the Trust for staff and students.

You will help develop the core curriculum, support multi‑disciplinary training, and provide guidance on simulation equipment and safety.

Formación

• Registered nurse with substantial clinical practice experience.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• PG Cert or Diploma in Medical Education.

Responsabilidades

• Training & Competency Assessment: Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust.
• Stock Control and Maintenance: Maintain equipment and assist with stock control of consumables for training.
• Professional: Stay up to date with developments and work with tutors and educational supervisors to maintain a fit-for-purpose service.
• Training: Develop and evaluate a core curriculum of clinical skills & simulation training for inter-professional staff.
• Communication: Provide advice and support to staff regarding clinical skills, simulation and risk assessments.

Conocimientos

Clinical skills

Teaching

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Educación

Registered Nurse with substantial clinical practice experience

Degree level education or equivalent

PG Cert or Diploma in Medical Education

Descripción del empleo

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner

The closing date is 13 November 2026

Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner

Department: Medical Education

Band 6 £39,959 - £48,117 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are looking for a registered nurse with a passion for education, and an ability to deliver a high standard of training and hands on clinical skills.

The post holder will be a team player who can enthuse our undergraduates and resident doctors in training to provide a first class service.

The simulation team are an integral part of the training faculty at MKUH and we strive to always provide a leaner centred approach to everything we do, with patient safety being our focus.

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Interview date: 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

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. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Job responsibilities

Training & Competency Assessment:

• Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust.
• Build and maintain strong and cohesive working relationships across the Trust.

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.

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.

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.

Please refer to the Job Description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Registered Nurse with substantial clinical practice experience
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• PG Cert or Diploma in Medical Education

Experience

• Substantial experience of working in an acute environment
• Evidence of competence to deliver clinical skills training
• Critical care experience preferred
• Teaching experience
• Experience of Managing a team
• Experience of simulation in a clinical setting
• Experience of presenting to large groups

Skills

• Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities and programmes.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to cope with tight deadlines and competing priorities
• Flexible and pragmatic approach to problems and working practices

Personal and people development

• Experience of managing and developing colleagues
• Able to lead, develop and motivate team working
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Line Management Experience

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal, written and presentation

Specific requirements

• 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.

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