Simulation & Clinical Skills Specialist Lead

Barts Health NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Simulation Centre Lead Specialist at a prominent NHS Trust. This role involves leading the delivery of simulation and clinical skills education across multiple sites, enhancing the training of both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors. The successful candidate will design and implement innovative educational programmes focused on essential clinical skills and patient safety. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading clinical education and simulation training.
• Strong background in patient safety and human factors.

Responsibilities

• Lead simulation and clinical skills delivery at Newham Hospital.
• Design and evaluate clinical education programmes.

Skills

Clinical Education Programmes

Simulation Training

Human Factors

Communication Skills

Patient Safety Training

Education

Degree in Medicine or related field

Postgraduate qualification in Education

Tools

Simulation Equipment

Haptic Technology

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available to cover maternity leave for 9 months at our Newham Hospital Simulation Centre. As part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Newham Hospital is one of five hospitals within the Trust. Barts Health is renowned for innovative approaches to Medical Education in the UK, with extensive facilities, equipment, and experienced faculty.

The Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills service is part of the Education Academy within Barts Health. It provides facilities and educational opportunities for both undergraduate and postgraduate doctors across the Trust, supporting inter-professional education and training. The successful candidate will work closely with the wider Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills team, including medical leads, clinical skills facilitators, and education academy Fellows.

Interview date: 27th May 2025

We are recruiting for the position of Simulation Centre Lead Specialist to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will lead simulation and clinical skills delivery at the Newham Hospital site, participate in team training, debriefing in clinical areas, and respond to both planned in-situ education and real-life clinical incidents. The role involves working across all four simulation centres and collaborating with the broader simulation team.

This role includes designing, developing, delivering, and evaluating Clinical Education Programmes covering essential clinical skills, high-fidelity simulation, haptic skills training, human factors, communication skills, and patient safety training. The post holder will support the Trust’s strategy to embed a culture of Patient Safety and Human Factors awareness through education and simulation-based initiatives.

While based at the Newham Hospital Simulation Centre, the post holder will work across all Trust sites as needed.

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, committed to continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of hospitals known for innovation, safety, and compassionate care, providing excellent services in east London and beyond. We aim to be an outstanding employer where our WeCare values guide our teamwork and culture.

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, as they are underrepresented within Barts Health at this band.

For further details or informal visits, please contact:

• Name: Rachel Gill
• Job title: Associate Director of Simulation
• Email: [e-mail]