Paediatric SIM Fellow

Job overview

Are you a Paediatric Registrar looking to develop skills in Simulation?

This is the post for you!

This is a 12 month regional simulation post specifically designed for the Middle Grade Trainee with an enthusiasm for teaching.

There will be three days per week for simulation training and 2 days per week in Acute Paediatrics on the Middle Grade rota.

Main duties of the job

The school of Paediatrics West Midlands is committed to the development of Simulation as a training modality for health professionals working with children.

This a well-established 12 month post in Paediatric simulation; to develop simulation in different healthcare contexts but primarily for paediatricians in training.

The postholder will support current regional simulation activities.  These would include the Returning to work Programme, the ST3 STEPPS course, ST1 skills and Drills, the SUDI course and courses in acute behavioural Crises (CAMHS) and Palliative care. These are currently based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, specifically in SIMWard.

A twice monthly in-situ simulation is run on the children’s ward;  valuable experience can be gained here in running this training and developing additional scenarios.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

There will be a unique opportunity for the postholder to develop a simulation project jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments their training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.

There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Children’s ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate

The postholder will support current regional simulation activities.  These would include the Returning to work Programme, the ST3 STEPPS course, ST1 skills and Drills, the SUDI course and courses in acute behavioural Crises (CAMHS) and Palliative care. These are currently based at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, specifically in SIMWard.

A twice monthly in-situ simulation is run on the children’s ward-valuable experience to gain in running this training and developing additional scenarios.

There will be a unique opportunity to develop a simulation project, jointly agreed with their supervisor, that compliments the postholder's training interests. It is envisaged that the postholder will gain valuable leadership skills and embed a culture where patient safety is integral to training.

There will be 2 days per week of clinical commitments to Acute Paediatrics at New Cross Hospital. This will be at Tier 2 level-ie Paediatric Registrar (level ST4+) This will include Children’s ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, evening and night duties. This will be limited to ensure that there is sufficient and protected simulation training time. The fellow will be supported in the pursuit of a higher degree in Medical Education. Specific details will depend on the candidate.

Learning opportunities

The Fellow will develop educational insight and capability in adult learning skills. These will include, lecturing, small group work, inter-professional learning skills in addition to working with undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in Paediatrics. The most significant developmental area will be within high fidelity simulation. Specific expertise will be gained in briefing and advanced debriefing.

There will be extensive exposure to teaching and training in Human Factors and skills in Crisis Resource Management.