Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking a Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner to join the Medical Education team. The role requires a registered nurse with a passion for education and hands-on clinical skills delivery, to support undergraduate students and resident doctors.

As part of the simulation team, you will develop and deliver core curricula, provide advice on clinical skills and simulation training, and help maintain equipment and stock

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a passion for education.
• Experience in delivering clinical skills training.
• Ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of clinical skills & simulation training across the Trust.
• Build and maintain cohesive working relationships across the Trust.
• Assist in developing and maintaining a core curriculum of clinical skills & simulation training.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

Nursing qualification

Job description

Clinical Skills & Simulation Practitioner | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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

Applications are invited for this exciting opportunity to join our Simulation team at MKUH. 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

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.

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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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 Trust’s 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.

This advert closes on Friday 13 Nov 2026

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust