Multi - Professional and Specialty Simulation Fellow

The post is a one-year fixed term contract. It will be based within Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust and primarily working at Darent Valley Hospital. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education to develop as a multiprofessional simulation-based educator. The aims of this new programme are to support the academic and nonclinical professional development of healthcare professionals from a range of backgrounds and to bring benefits to the healthcare system in which they are working through their project work on the programme.

Multi-Professional Fellows will provide clinical leadership to agreed development work/project(s) in one or more of these areas working with stakeholders in Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust and the local system.

The role is intended to develop the postholder’s leadership capabilities and non-clinical professional development. The Fellow will be sponsored to complete postgraduate certificate level academic studies at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) as an integral part of the role. Fellows will be supported to network and collaborate with colleagues on the programme from different professional backgrounds and across geographical communities in KSS to enhance learning and developments.

Benefits

This role forms part of the NHS England SE-KSS - BSMS Multi-Professional Simulation Fellow Programme which aims to bring benefits to the healthcare system through developments in the following priority areas:

• Developing Clinical Practice
• Differential Attainment
• Simulation-Based Education and Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Digital Skills in Healthcare Practice
• Leadership Development.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all of our staff are double vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and our patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Addison Job title: Strategic Lead for Medical Education Email address: ***email_hidden*** Telephone number: 01322 428541