Job summary

This is a 12month fellowship opportunity that will focus on the recruitment and training of a cohort of Simulated Patients (SPs) of diverse age and ethnicity to support the delivery of Emergency Surgery, Spinal and Obstetric and Gynaecological Training across the multi-professional workforce at NUH and across the region.

The fellow will work within a team to plan a recruitment strategy and develop an educational programme for simulated patients.

This opportunity is suitable for a Dr or ACP with the equivalent experience of an ST3 or above.

Main duties of the job

This Fellowship will give you:

• The opportunity to develop leadership, project management and educational skills under the supervision of senior NHS leaders in DREEAM and ED.
• Enhance expertise in simulation based education (SBE), with a particular focus on SPs, Hybrid Simulation and Augmented Reality.
• The acquisition of skills in curriculum design / alignment in the creation of a training programme of SP training
• Experience of engaging with the wider public and involving them in healthcare training.
• Developing skills in networking and collaborative working by engaging clinicians from Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Spines in the training.
• The attainment of a PG Cert in Medical Education (studying alongside other HEE Fellows in DREEAM, as part of a vibrant learning community)

About us

DREEAM is a vibrant academic department embedded within one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We provide educational and research programmes with a focus on Urgent and Emergency Care. Our portfolio spans across the internal delivery of education, a commercial offering of courses to external healthcare organisations and a clinical research team. No matter what role you have within DREEAM you will have the opportunity to work across all of our services. We are a team with big ambitions and have a unique opportunity to develop and drive research and education in healthcare. We have a keen interest in Technology Enhanced Learning and Simulation.

DREEAM is a vibrant academic department embedded within one of the largest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country. We provide educational and research programmes with a focus on Urgent and Emergency Care. Our portfolio spans across the internal delivery of education, a commercial offering of courses to external healthcare organisations and a clinical research team. No matter what role you have within DREEAM you will have the opportunity to work across all of our services. We are a team with big ambitions and have a unique opportunity to develop and drive research and education in healthcare. We have a keen interest in Technology Enhanced Learning and Simulation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Job Responsibilities:

To support the recruitment of a cohort of SPs and lead on the development of a blended education training programme for them, focusing on a number of key specialty areas.

To work clinical shifts in the ED at a level appropriate to their expertise.

To contribute to the strategic development of education in relation to DREEAM, ED and the wider Trust.

To evaluate learning programmes and to contribute to ongoing research projects in ED and DREEAM.

To produce a final report of activities and outcomes for the Director of DREEAM and HEE

Personal Educational Development

This post offers the successful applicant an opportunity to develop educational, project management and leadership skills under the close supervision of senior clinicians and academics. The Fellow will be supported to attain a Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education and will be expected to progress a personal educational portfolio, mapping against the Association of Medical Education (AoME) and other recognised competency frameworks.

Educational Research

The post holder will be expected to support ongoing research projects in DREEAM/ED and will be given the opportunity, and supported, to submit at least three publications to peer reviewed journals, as well as presenting abstracts at educational / emergency medicine conferences.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent and GMC registered (ST3 and above) OR Qualified ACP with an appropriate AP Masters working at a senior level

Desirable

• A post graduate qualification in Education

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 12 months Emergency Department Experience within an NHS Hospital
• Proven teaching/ educational experience Understanding of simulation based learning

Desirable

• Experience of leading and developing learning programmes
• Experience of evaluating education programmes
• Experience of being actively involved as faculty in high fidelity education

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