Simulation Facilitator

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To initiate, design and deliver simulation educational programmes for staff, students and multiagency partners in to ensure that effective evidence-based practice is developed to maximise outcomes for patients. To deliver these virtually, in a classroom or in situ.

To undertake relevant clinical activities to maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice. To providing on-going evidence of eligibility to practice.

To maintain a professional attitude, role modelling compassionate leadership while developing the role of Simulation Facilitator in the best interests of the patients we serve and in accordance with the NMC/HCPC Code of professional conduct.

To promote individual’s equality, diversity and rights in accessing high-quality care.

Professional / Clinical Responsibilities:

In conjunction with learning and development, facilitate learning opportunities to meet the educational and skills development needs of Trust staff and students in relation to simulation, according to individual needs and service requirements.

To work with the Associate Lead Clinical Simulation to develop and implement training opportunities encompassing human factors, practical procedures, low and hi-fidelity simulation and virtually, in a classroom or in-situ.

To ensure procedures taught are in accordance with Trust polices and to work with relevant Trust staff to review and participate in the development of relevant policies and procedures, care pathways, protocols and guidelines to ensure up to date evidence-based practice.

To ensure evidence-based practice is utilised at all times to provide high standards of teaching to support high standards of care.

To develop own knowledge of human factors and debriefing and to work with the Associate Lead Clinical Simulation to develop and deliver training relating to human factors and debriefing to others.

To participate in clinical audit research and quality improvement initiatives.

To occasionally perform as an assessor in relevant undergraduate and postgraduate simulation and clinical skills examinations held off site at universities/multiagency partners.

Working alongside the learning and development team, support the development and implementation of the Trust’s preceptorship programmes for newly appointed staff.

Contribute to monitoring the quality of teaching provided and adapt teaching based upon feedback received

To maintain confidentiality as a priority, in all areas of work, within professional boundaries as directed and expected within the multi-disciplinary team.

To establish effective communication and good working relationships with multi professional and multi-agency colleagues within the Trust to support effective service delivery.

Develop own and others knowledge and practice across professional and organisational boundaries.

Work supernumerary shifts in teams across the Trust to understand learner’s needs and to update and maintain professional knowledge.

To be aware of own learning needs and limitations and to maintain professional expertise by embracing the concept of lifelong learning.

To organise, facilitate and participate in multi-agency/disciplinary meetings.

To work with the wider learning and development team in a collaborative and cohesive manner to support a coordinated approach to professional development.

Working alongside the Associate Lead Clinical Simulation to ensure that learning from local serious incidents clinical incidents and national patient safety alerts are built into future simulation programmes.

Line management responsibilities

 Act as a clinical role model for effective clinical care enabling and facilitating others to take forward initiatives.

To provide clinical supervision and support to staff and carry out personal development reviews of allocated members of staff.

Participation in the development and delivery of induction, training, competencies and mentorship programmes of students and staff as required.

To work alongside Associate Lead Clinical Simulation to support the operational running of the simulation team (e.g. Sickness management, return to work interviews etc.).

Maximise opportunities to share good practice and innovations with colleagues by networking and work collaboratively with simulation and clinical education teams both locally and nationally.

To deputise for the Associate Lead Clinical Simulation in relevant meetings within the Trust and with local multiagency partners (e.g. universities) as needed.