About this role
Job summary
GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Directorate: Medical Director's Office
Simulation Fellow - Medical Education (OOPE)
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Trainee C1/C2 (or equivalent) - £ 52,656 - £73,992 (ST-8 equivalent) (Including Inner London HCAS rate)
1.0WTE 40hrs per week
Fixed Term - 12 months
You will be supported in the post to develop your own simulation-based education competencies and portfolio through:
regular faculty development days
one-to-one senior Faculty Development Lead support
as a learner on all our internal faculty development days
trust-wide and network-associated opportunities
programmed time for Self Reflection Sessions
funded to complete a postgraduate certificate in Clinical Education.
You will be supported in the post to conceptualise, design and conduct simulation-based research with the support of the Simulation Research Lead, Faculty Development Leads and the wider simulation team through regular research 'lab' sessions. You will be encouraged to present work locally, nationally and internationally.
Previous staff have gone on to complete simulation-based research at Masters and doctoral level and the centre has a presence at international level.
Job advert may close early if there is a high volume of applicants.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for appointment to a Simulation Fellow within Medical Education. This unique post offers an exciting opportunity for Medical Trainees to develop their experience and skills as medical educators within simulation based education working closely with the Medical Education Department. The fellowship consists of an out of programme experience for a period of 12 months attached to the Simulation and Interactive Learning (SaIL) Centre within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust (GSTT). The post offers the opportunity to commence in August 2026, for one year.
SaIL has a robust heritage of fellowships alongside development of courses and simulation-based interventions for staff delivering care to the wide array of patients seen within the trust. We provide training and support across all professions within GSTT, including medical trainees, nursing, and allied healthcare, to promote safe and effective patient care. We provide point of care simulation, centre-based simulation and clinical skills training to help directorate specialities deliver their own simulation based education delivery plans.
About us
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have an educational supervisor to support development in delivering simulation-based education, in doing so following our faculty development framework and develop a qualification in medical education. There is an expectation of participation in project work, with the opportunity to present work at local, national or potentially international conferences.
Previous experience as simulation education faculty is helpful. The successful applicant will assimilate the skills required to design, deliver and debrief simulation-based educational initiatives. As part of their development in becoming experienced faculty they will be undertaking duties such as quality assurance, peer reviews and supporting faculty development.
Applicants must hold full registration with the GMC.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience Essential
Full GMC Registration FY2 - ST4-7 or Non Training Equivalent
Desirable
Prizes or distinctions Presentation of work at a national or international meeting Publications in peer reviewed journals
Clinical Ability Essential
Satisfactory progression through training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes. Or can demonstrate satisfactory regular appraisals of competence.
Educational Capability Essential
Previous experience in medical education Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts Able to demonstrate personal and educational reasons for applying for this fellowship programme. Shows a commitment to continuing professional development.
Desirable
Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education. Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine. Research experience. Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust
SaIL St Thomas' House
London
SE1 9RT
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)