Simulation Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3)

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Simulation Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3). The role focuses on Simulation Based Education and debrief training, with emphasis on human factors and non-technical skills to enhance clinical practice.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver simulation activities, participate in on-call arrangements, and contribute to quality improvement and resilience testing within clinical environments.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate clinical experience with anaesthetic training.
• Understands NHS systems regionally and locally.
• Obstetric anaesthetic experience (emergency rota) with IAOC.
• APLS/EPLS provider course completed.

Responsibilities

• Clinical duties include pre-, peri- and post-operative management and on-call duties.
• Support simulation team activities and participate in debrief training and education.

Skills

Postgraduate clinical experience

Anaesthetic training

NHS systems knowledge

Obstetric anaesthetic experience

Team leadership

Education

GMC Registration

Primary FRCA

APLS/EPLS provider course

Job description

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Simulation Fellow in Anaesthetics (ST3)

The closing date is 24 November 2026

EKHUFT has a busy and exciting programme of Simulation Based Education and invites anaesthetic fellows to join the Simulation Team. You will be trained by the Simulation Team to be able to operate a range of simulation technologies and learn how to become a simulation facilitator by undergoing simulation debrief training. In addition to learning the science behind simulation-based education you will also learn about human factors and non-technical skills which will both enhance your role as a healthcare educator and as a clinician. Throughout the year you will have the opportunity to join expert multi-professional faculties in the delivery of local and regional courses. A wide range of simulation activities are offered to different clinical specialities as well as undergraduates and Foundation Programme doctors. You will be involved in anaesthetic crisis resource training and transfer skills training. By joining the Simulation Team, you will get the opportunity to support quality improvement initiatives and become involved in resilience testing of clinical environments which undergo modification.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties Clinical activity will include pre, peri and post-operative management of surgical patients and on-call duties described below. A logbook of the clinical cases undertaken should be recorded and an option to complete a reflective learning portfolio of their teaching activities. Annual appraisal is conducted locally through the Trust appraisal and revalidation system.

On Call Arrangements: There is a three tier on-call structure for anaesthetics led by the on-call Consultant Anaesthetist who is resident until 2200h. This direct supervision provides an excellent opportunity for training whilst participating in emergency duties. Skills will be developed in the management of patients undergoing surgery in theatre as well as providing airway support in the ED, cardiac arrest, pPCI suite, trauma calls and working on the labour ward. The on‑call commitments should approximate to a 1 in 8. There may be some change in the pattern of weekend and night time cover as staffing levels change. There are 3 resident doctors for 24 hours a day (includes a resident Consultant until 2200h). The on-call duties of the post-holder will be dependent on competence and experience. An experienced post-holder with obstetric experience and competencies would be expected to cover the maternity unit as well as supporting the junior anaesthetist in theatres, cardiac catheter suite and assist with airway emergencies on ITU.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.We're on an exciting journey of transformation. With a new Medical School at the centre of our community, a focus on research, clinical leadership and making our trust a rewarding and friendly place to work, there's never been a better time to join us.

Job responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in Documents to download. If you have further queries please dont hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below. Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience.

• Completed at least 4 years postgraduate clinical experience including a minimum of 2 years Anaesthetic training.
• Understands systems within the NHS, nationally, regionally and locally
• Obstetric anaesthetic experience (emergency rota) having completed obstetric competencies (IAOC)
• Have completed APLS/EPLS provider course

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• Possession of primary or final specialty qualification (Primary FRCA)

Clinical Governance

• Participates in regular clinical governance activity with evidence of annual audit project or quality improvement activity
• Understands principles and concepts of clinical governance

Personal/professional attributes

• Ability to direct and organiser teams.
• Understands the role of human factors in healthcare and the importance of non-technical skills on patient safety.
• Able to juggle a large number of demands by setting priorities and planning effectively.
• Able to manage conflicting and unpredictable demands.

Other Requirements.

• Shows passion and interest in medical education / teaching others.
• Experience of teaching in a clinical setting.
• Train the trainer Simulation Debrief Trained PGCert in Medical Education (or higher qualification)

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.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours