Job overview

This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a trainee with an interest in education to  develop as a clinical medical educator within the exciting field of simulation. This is a twelve month post aimed at those who wish to build on their personal teaching experience to develop expertise in educational theory and practice, and undertake supervised educational research.

This post is designed to provide a wide range of educational experience for a higher trainee who wishes to make a commitment to education as part of their career.

Main duties of the job

•    To develop their skills in simulation and medical education
•    Teaching on simulation and clinical skills Programme, especially with multidisciplinary, in situ training
•    To develop, implement and deliver innovative simulation training & courses, at course director level
•    Be able to develop own teaching materials and gain experience in the obtaining funding for training and equipment
•    Be provided with an opportunity to gain an educational qualification to the level of certificate or above
•    To liaise with The Medical School, Foundation School, relevant Specialty Schools and other key stakeholders (e.g. Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy) to optimize co- operation and the use of existing resources
•    To participate in educational research (e.g. simulation training & transferable skills), management and educational governance (e.g. participation in Simulation Strategy Group meetings)
•    Participation in Medical Education Committee meetings

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.