Simulation Educator (Hospitals Transformation Project)

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital Nhs Trust; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Shrewsbury And Telford Hospital NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Simulation Educator to support the Hospital Transformation Programme. You will design, deliver, and evaluate simulation activities across two acute sites to prepare for new environments, workflows and equipment.

Applying human factors, ASPiH standards and safe debriefing, you will analyse data, produce reports and offer evidence-based recommendations to help organisational readiness during a period of change.

Qualifications

• Registered healthcare professional with registration (NMC/HCPC/GMC)
• Knowledge of ASPiH standards and their application in simulation design
• Understanding of human factors, systems thinking, and safe debriefing practice

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver and evaluate simulation-based education.
• Support organisational readiness during the Hospital Transformation Programme across two sites.

Skills

Registered healthcare professional

ASPiH standards

Human factors and debriefing

Education

Formal qualification in simulation education

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and innovative Simulation Educator to play a key role in our ambitious Hospital Transformation Programme. This exciting opportunity will support staff across our acute hospital sites to prepare for new clinical environments, pathways, equipment, and models of care through high-quality simulation-based education. As a registered healthcare professional with experience in simulation and debriefing, you will design, deliver, and evaluate a wide range of simulation activities, including immersive, insitu, and process testing simulations. Work closely with clinical, operational, and transformation teams, identify risks, test new systems to support safe service redesign and implementation. You will have a strong understanding of human factors, systems thinking, and simulation methodologies, with the ability to analyse data, produce meaningful reports, and provide evidence-based recommendations to support organisational readiness. You will be passionate about creating psychologically safe learning environments and enabling teams to build confidence and competence during a period of significant change. This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to improving patient safety, staff experience, and service transformation while helping shape the future of healthcare delivery across the Trust. If you are an experienced healthcare professional with a passion for simulation, education and quality improvement, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The Simulation Educator will design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality simulation-based education to support organisational readiness during the Hospital Transformation Programme (HTP). Working across two acute hospital sites, the post holder will use simulation to prepare clinical and non-clinical teams for new environments, workflows, equipment, and models of care. The role ensures simulation activity aligns with ASPiH standards, incorporates human factors principles, and supports safe, effective transition to redesigned services.

About us

Our Poppy's Promise Commitment

We believe that compassionate care sits at the heart of everything we do. Every member of our team, clinical or non-clinical, plays a vital role in ensuring that patients, families, and colleagues are treated with dignity, empathy, and respect at all times.

We expect all staff to demonstrate compassion not only through their words, but through their actions: by listening attentively, communicating clearly and kindly, and recognising individual needs, feelings, and circumstances of those in our care.

Effective communication is central to safe and high-quality healthcare. We value colleagues who take the time to understand others, explain information in a meaningful way, and respond to concerns with patience and understanding.

By joining our team, you are committing to uphold these values, ensuring that every patient feels heard, respected, and valued, and that compassion is embedded in every interaction, every day.

Details

Date posted: 23 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 15 months

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 223-SED-796

Job locations: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital (RSH), Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ, United Kingdom

Essential qualifications and experience

• Registered healthcare professional (NMC / HCPC / GMC or equivalent)


• Knowledge of ASPiH standards and their application in simulation design and delivery


• Understanding of human factors, systems thinking, and safe debriefing practice

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Formal qualification in simulation-based education


• Training in human factors, systems thinking, or quality improvement


• Teaching or assessing qualification (e.g., PGCert, mentorship, practice assessor)


• Experience using simulation for process testing, pathway redesign, or organisational change


• Experience supporting teams through service transformation, relocation, or service amalgamation


• Experience with simulation technology, manikins, and audiovisual systems


• Knowledge of simulation equipment, manikin operation, and AV systems

Job responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Lead Nurse for Education, Lara Evans, [e-mail], 01743362151