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Medical Education Simulation Fellow

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • 11d left

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  • You must deliver undergraduate simulation curricula, coordinate courses, maintain skills facilities, and contribute to medical education research and quality assurance.
  • You will deliver simulation curricula, lead multi-professional courses, maintain clinical skills facilities, and contribute to research and quality assurance in medical education.

Requirements

  • - Delivery of the undergraduate simulation curricula (4 different medical schools)
  • - Contributing to the teaching and learning of doctors
  • - Design, coordination and delivery of a wide range of multi-professional simulation courses and activity
  • - Leading on and coordinating the maintenance of and use of clinical skills facilities and resources to support with undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum delivery
  • - Provision of required clinical skills and simulation induction sessions
  • - Taking a lead role in the development and delivery of research into medical education (specifically simulation) that contributes to the Department’s overall vision and strategy
  • - Actively contributing to the design, development, piloting and evaluation of simulation pilots including a commitment to improving technology enhanced learning
  • - Quality assuring key advanced simulation courses and activities making sure, working with the whole Simulation Team, to ensure that the department’s provision is responsive to changing learner needs and curricula/commissioner requirements
  • - Supporting through design, planning and delivery of practical and theory-based simulation workshops to develop new and established medical educators

Responsibilities

  • Delivery of the undergraduate simulation curricula (4 different medical schools)
  • Contributing to the teaching and learning of doctors
  • Design, coordination and delivery of a wide range of multi-professional simulation courses and activity
  • Leading on and coordinating the maintenance of and use of clinical skills facilities and resources to support with undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum delivery
  • Provision of required clinical skills and simulation induction sessions
  • Taking a lead role in the development and delivery of research into medical education (specifically simulation) that contributes to the Department’s overall vision and strategy
  • Actively contributing to the design, development, piloting and evaluation of simulation pilots including a commitment to improving technology enhanced learning
  • Quality assuring key advanced simulation courses and activities making sure, working with the whole Simulation Team, to ensure that the department’s provision is responsive to changing learner needs and curricula/commissioner requirements
  • Supporting through design, planning and delivery of practical and theory-based simulation workshops to develop new and established medical educators

FAQs

What is the duration of the Medical Education Simulation Fellow position?

This is a one-year post.

How many simulation fellows are being recruited?

We are hoping to welcome 6 new simulation fellows to our team by September 2024.

What percentage of the post holder’s time will be spent in the Simulation Department?

At least 80% of the post holder’s time will be spent within the Simulation Department.

What types of training will the simulation fellows receive?

The fellows will be trained in operating simulation technologies, becoming simulation facilitators, receiving simulation debrief training, and learning theories of simulation-based education, along with human factors and non-technical skills training.

Will the fellows have opportunities to teach other medical educators?

Yes, the fellows will have opportunities to design, plan, and deliver practical and theory-based simulation workshops to develop new and established medical educators.

What kinds of courses will the simulation fellows be involved in?

The fellows will contribute to the delivery of the undergraduate simulation curricula and design, coordinate, and deliver a wide range of multi-professional simulation courses.

Is there an opportunity for research in this role?

Yes, the fellows will take a lead role in the development and delivery of research into medical education with a focus on simulation.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits?

You can contact Susan Kenedy, Associate Director of Medical Education, at susan.kennedy18@nhs.net or call 07855257776 for more information.

What is the vision of East Kent Hospitals?

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people', guided by values that ensure people feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference.

What type of healthcare transformation is happening at East Kent Hospitals?

We are on an exciting journey of transformation, focusing on a new Medical School, research, clinical leadership, and creating a rewarding and friendly workplace.

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5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust delivers a range of healthcare services across hospitals in East Kent, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized medical treatments. Their mission is to provide excellent, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of the community. They aim to ensure that patients receive high-quality, effective treatment and support in a safe and caring environment.