Patient Simulator Coordinator

L1 Energy; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Job summary

University of Leicester is seeking a highly organised Simulated Patient Coordinator to lead the Simulated Patient Centre and simulation learning provisions across the Leicester Medical School and affiliated sites. You will supervise a large pool of sessional patient simulators and work with academic colleagues, assessment teams and NHS partners.

You will coordinate activity across sites, support recruitment and development of simulated patients, and oversee scheduling, quality processes and

Qualifications

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience planning and delivering complex activities with multiple stakeholders and managing a team or staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word and Outlook; ability to analyse resources and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Simulated Patient Centre and simulation-based educational activities across multiple sites.
• Oversee recruitment and development of simulated patients and manage scheduling and quality processes.
• Manage financial administration, reporting and contribute to continuous improvement of simulation provision.

Job description

About the role

Leicester Medical School is seeking a highly organised and proactive Simulated Patient Coordinator to lead the coordination of its Simulated Patient Centre and simulated learning provision. Working across the University of Leicester, the School of Allied Health Professions and NHS partners, you will coordinate a wide range of simulation-based educational activities, ensuring that high-quality simulated patient experiences support both undergraduate and postgraduate healthcare education. You will oversee the deployment and coordination of a large pool of sessional patient simulators, working closely with academic colleagues, assessment teams and NHS stakeholders to meet the changing needs of teaching, assessment and professional training.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a complex and essential service. You will coordinate activity across multiple sites, support the recruitment and development of simulated patients, manage scheduling and quality processes, oversee financial administration and reporting, and contribute to the continuous improvement and standardisation of simulation provision. Working within a collaborative environment, you will help ensure that Leicester Medical School continues to deliver innovative and impactful healthcare education that reflects the University's values of being inclusive, inspiring and impactful.

About you

You will be educated to A-level standard or possess equivalent relevant experience, with a proven track record in service coordination or operational management. You will have experience of planning and delivering complex activities involving multiple stakeholders, working autonomously, meeting demanding deadlines and coordinating the work of others through formal or informal management structures. Strong organisational skills, excellent written and verbal communication, sound judgement and a commitment to delivering high-quality services are essential.

You will be confident using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, and able to analyse resources and budgets to support effective planning and decision-making. Experience of project management, managing sessional or bank staff, or working within higher education, healthcare or medical education environments would be advantageous.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Brad Davies on [e-mail]

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local communitythrough our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We're committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond.

We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Vacancy terms

Full-time, or job share considered, Permanent