Job summary
- Main area
- Simulation
- Grade
- Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover)
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
- Job ref
- 279-7576653-JAN26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing General Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager
Band 7
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
The Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills Department is pleased to be able to offer the tariff funded post of Band 7 Clinical Skills and Simulation Manager for 12 months maternity cover.
The post holder will be responsible for all aspects of the development and management of the Simulation and Clinical Skills Service on the Worthing hospital site, providing a portfolio of simulation and clinical skills courses and educational programmes for internal and external clients, providing clinical teaching sessions in close liaison with course faculty and faculty leads. This will include the development and delivery of business plans concerning future activities within the Simulation and Clinical Skills department. The post holder will develop and deliver a programme of simulation and clinical skills teaching for all healthcare professionals. They will organise and deliver specialist teaching, in line with curriculum requirements, and contribute as faculty to medical, nursing, clinical and allied health professional simulation training. The post holder will have proven extensive acute clinical and educational simulation experience. There will be occasional cross trust working as service requirement demands.
Main duties of the job
Please refer to the Job Description for full details:
• Act as a specialist in the field of simulation and clinical skills, with excellent communication and knowledge.
• Develop, plan and deliver a portfolio of simulation & clinical courses working as a specialist expert advising and supporting all healthcare educationalists, delegates and external stakeholders.
• Lead on the delivery, development and evaluation in line with clinical protocols, NHS initiatives, HEE initiatives, and staff needs.
• Work in close collaboration with all Trust educational leads to ensure the development of patient focused, collaborative protocols/practices/procedures and care.
• Work with all faculty, nursing and medical schools to ensure all healthcare professionals receive simulation and clinical skills teaching linked to curriculum requirements.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria. For example, applicants for the Senior HCA role must be able to evidence a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the same role to qualify for sponsorship.
If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.
Please refer to the Job Description for full details. In addition to the above:
• Identify resources and faculty to carry out this specialist role. Implement and manage simulation and clinical skills to ensure continued development in response to needs, ensuring effective uptake of simulation and clinical skills sessions provided.
• Act independently in operating, maintaining and managing the simulation manikins and clinical skills trainers. As an expert, train appropriate colleagues in the operating and maintenance of these.
• Develop educational strategies in line with National curriculum standards.
• Lead and undertake surveys, as required that relate to simulation and education practice, feeding back findings to educational executive team and relevant colleagues.
• Test new simulation and training equipment and develop business cases to support the purchase of such equipment within the organisation.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Registration with professional body (GMC/NMC etc)
- 3 Years post-qualification experience
- Experience delivering simulation
Desirable criteria
- ALS, ILS, BLS Provider status
- ALS, ILS, BLS Trainer Provider status
- Publications
- Presentations
- Professional teaching qualification (or currently working on)
Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Nicholas Tovell
- Job title
- Head of Simulation and Essential Clinical Skills
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01243 788122
- Additional information
x32840
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