Senior Simulation Educator

Swansea University; Swansea; Remote; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Swansea University invites applications for a Senior Lecturer within the SUSIM, spanning Singleton Campus and partner sites. The two-year fixed-term role sits on the Education & Research (Education) pathway and is offered full time, with part‑time considered.

You will design, deliver, assess and evaluate simulation-based education; contribute research; and develop innovation and partnership activity. You will mentor colleagues and implement translational simulation, quality improvement and

Qualifications

• Hold a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject or a degree with relevant professional experience or qualification.
• Current medical or healthcare professional registration.
• Recognised teaching qualification.
• Senior clinical education experience and evidence of educational or simulation research and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Develop curricula for uni- and interprofessional simulation.
• Mentor faculty and support colleagues in simulation-based learning.
• Undertake and disseminate educational and simulation research.
• Implement translational simulation, quality-improvement and system-learning activity.
• Embed accreditation standards and evaluate impact.

Skills

Simulation-based education

Educational research

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

PhD/Doctorate

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Number SU01707 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £47,389 to £56,535 per annum Working Pattern Full Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 11 Oct 2026 Interview Date 20 Oct 2026 Informal Enquiries

• Jo Davies [e-mail]
• Michelle Lee [e-mail]

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences is seeking an experienced, innovative Senior Lecturer to join the Simulation and Immersive Learning Centre (SUSIM). This Grade 9 academic post is offered on a two-year fixed-term basis on the Education & Research (Education) pathway. It is available full time, although applications for part-time working will be considered.

You will design, deliver, assess and evaluate high-quality simulation-based education; contribute original educational and simulation research; and develop impactful innovation, engagement and partnership activity. Working across Singleton Campus, Saint David's Park Campus and Hywel Dda University Health Board sites, you will collaborate with learners, faculty, multidisciplinary clinical teams and senior leaders.

Your principal activities will include:

• Developing curricula and learner-centred uni- and interprofessional simulation.
• Mentoring faculty and supporting colleagues to integrate simulation-based learning.
• Undertaking and disseminating high-quality educational and simulation research.
• Implement translational simulation, quality-improvement and system-learning activity.
• Embedding accreditation standards and evaluating educational and organisational impact.

You will hold a PhD/Doctorate in a relevant subject or a degree with relevant professional experience or qualification, a recognised teaching qualification, and current medical or healthcare professional registration. You will bring senior clinical education experience, evidence of educational or simulation research and innovation, and expertise across simulation modalities. Knowledge of national simulation standards, including HEIW and ASPiH requirements, is important.

This is an opportunity to work on a groundbreaking simulation project to implement simulation education, scholarship, patient safety and healthcare improvement while contributing to the wider academic life of Swansea University.

Academic Career Pathway

The pathway for this post is Education & Research (Education). The Academic Career Pathways (ACP) scheme is designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded. For further information, please see our ACP webpage .

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be received and assessed before a start date can be confirmed.

This is a two-year fixed-term position. It is based at Singleton Campus, with a requirement to work at Saint David's Park Campus and Hywel Dda University Health Board sites. The post is full time; applications for part-time working will be considered.