Trust Doctor in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthesia | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is inviting applications for the role of Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics at their Truro facility. This is a full-time or job-share position, requiring candidates to have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia and hold a Primary FRCA qualification. Responsibilities include coordinating simulation programs, delivering training, and supervising junior residents. The Trust offers a supportive working environment along with funding for educational development opportunities.

Benefits

Funding available for PGCE

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Must have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia.
• Hold a Primary FRCA qualification.
• Should have teaching experience in anaesthesia.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Trust Simulation program.
• Assist in the delivery of simulation training.
• Supervise junior anaesthetic residents.
• Run clinical skills training sessions.

Skills

Simulation training delivery

Co-ordination skills

Anaesthesia knowledge

Teaching ability

Crisis management

Education

Primary FRCA qualification

Completed RCOA Basic Level Training

Completion of PGClinEd (if chosen)

Job description

Overview

Applications are invited for the post of Fellow in Clinical Simulation and Anaesthetics at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This is a full‑time or job‑share position within the Division of Anaesthesia and Theatres. The candidate should have completed RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia and hold a Primary FRCA qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Co‑ordination of the Trust Simulation program in conjunction with the Trust Simulation leads.
• Responsibility for Academic Foundation doctors in Simulation posts.
• Assist current simulation training leads in the delivery of simulation training across the Trust.
• Demonstrate and teach technical aspects of operating simulators to faculty members and others.
• Run and debrief simulation training sessions in partnership with the simulation technician.
• Run clinical skills training using part‑task trainers.
• Participate actively in the Peninsula Simulation Network.
• Direct Anaesthetic Crisis Resource Management, Managing Emergencies in Paediatric Anaesthesia (MEPA) and Anaesthesia Novice Training courses with support from the Trust Simulation lead.
• Assist simulation technician and secretary with maintenance of simulation databases and educational resources.
• Audit simulation activity within the Trust.
• Author publications and lead projects in simulation.
• Complete PGClinEd if chosen.
• Deliver regular simulation training sessions in the Simulation Suite and at multiple hospital sites.
• Take part in the senior anaesthetic or obstetric trainee on‑call rota, alongside ST‑level anaesthetic trainees.
• Supervise junior anaesthetic residents and provide cover for the Intensive Care Unit as required.
• Deliver approximately one to two sessions of elective clinical anaesthesia each week.
• Expand the Trust clinical simulation facility; time is set‑aside for audit and/or research in clinical simulation under supervision of the Trust simulation lead.

Anaesthesia Duties

• Operate surgical lists across all specialties with a patient mix suitable for solo practice by a trainee at CT2‑ST3 level or above.
• Join a rota for resident cover of CT level or ST level anaesthetic or obstetric anaesthetic service.
• Supervise junior anaesthetic residents, cover ICU and support obstetric anaesthetic resident as required.

Qualifications and Training

• RCOA Basic Level Training in anaesthesia completed.
• Primary FRCA qualification.
• Funding is available for a related PGCE.
• Completion of PGClinEd is an additional requirement if chosen.

Benefits

Funding available for a related PGCE. The Trust offers a supportive working environment with extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential.

Application

Applications are welcomed from those who wish to work full‑time or would like to job‑share. The advert closes on Sunday 4 Jan 2026.