# Simulation and Skills Educator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/simulation-and-skills-educator/87c5e449-da67-4e27-85e9-2cb3268205b8 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/simulation-and-skills-educator/87c5e449-da67-4e27-85e9-2cb3268205b8.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Berkshire Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Educator - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-28T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T14:05:29.046Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Berkshire/Reading/Royal_Berkshire_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Royal_Berkshire_Simulation_Centre/Royal_Berkshire_Simulation_Centre-v8354763 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8354763?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview PLEASE NOTE: Sponsorship is not normally available for this vacancy - applicants must have the right-to-work in the UK for this role by their proposed start date. The role of Simulation and Skills Educator is to work across both RBH and UoR sites to improve the educational quality of the simulation training provided. The post holder will work under the direction of the Simulation Lead and alongside the Simulation Centre and CSTS managers. The main responsibility is the planning, implementation, delivery and evaluation of quality inter- professional simulation and skills based educational programmes. The remit of the post will include delivery of clinical education and skills training to Resident Doctors, undergraduate students and also the wider multi-professional team, working and studying at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Whilst the post will focus on simulation learning, a variety of teaching and learning strategies will be required. The post holder will ensure all RBH simulation programmes are quality assured in line with current national and local policies and standards and will lead the drive towards ASPiH accreditation. Collaborative working will be required, across the wider organisation in order to support the safe and effective usage of simulation. ### Main duties of the job Programme Development - Design, implement, and evaluate simulation-based training programmes aligned with Trust priorities and national standards - Design, develop and deliver clinical education programmes which utilise a range of delivery methodologies including high and low fidelity simulation, haptic skills training, virtual reality software and human factors Delivery of Training - Facilitate high-fidelity simulation sessions, in-situ training, and skills workshops for multidisciplinary and multiprofessional teams - Lead structured debriefs to enhance reflective practice and embed learning outcomes Quality Assurance - Improve educational quality standards within Simulation training with the aim of achieving ASPiH accreditation - Collect and analyse feedback to drive continuous improvement Leadership & Collaboration - Work strategically to support both the Trust’s long term strategy as well as national training curricula to embed a culture of Patient Safety & Human factors awareness through all educational programmes - Provide expert advice on simulation methodology to colleagues and stakeholders - Mentor and develop junior educators and support staff in simulation practice - Actively promote inter-professional learning opportunities Innovation & Research - Contribute to research, audit, and evaluation projects in simulation-based education - Promote innovation in teaching methods, including digital and virtual simulation technologies ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see job description for detailed description of main job responsibilities including management responsibilities, teaching and training, budgetary and resource management, clinical, quality, safety and personal development expectations. ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Competencies **Essential** - Advanced understanding of simulation pedagogy and adult learning principles. - Skilled in high-fidelity simulation, in-situ training, and debriefing techniques - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse teams. - Ability to manage resources, budgets, and facilities effectively. - Analytical skills to evaluate training outcomes and impact on patient safety. - Competence in using digital and virtual simulation technologies. **Desirable** - Familiarity with national and international standards in simulation-based education. - Project management skills with evidence of successful delivery of complex initiatives ### Education, Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Registered healthcare professional with current registration (NMC, HCPC, GMC, or equivalent). - Postgraduate qualification in education, simulation, or equivalent experience. - Evidence of continuous professional development. **Desirable** - Master’s degree or higher in education, simulation, or healthcare leadership. - Formal qualification in leadership or management ### Professional, Speciallist and Functional Experiece **Essential** - Significant experience in delivering simulation-based education in healthcare - Proven track record of leading multiprofessional training programmes. - Experience in designing, facilitating, and debriefing simulation scenarios. - Demonstrated leadership in education, including mentoring or supervising staff. **Desirable** - Experience in leading large-scale simulation programmes across multiple sites. - Experience in developing e-learning or blended learning resources. ## Documents - [staff benefits (pdf, 139.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=603) - [behaviours framework 2022 (pdf, 2.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2970) - [probation policy & procedure (pdf, 559.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1640) - [leadership behaviours framework (pdf, 1.0mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2718) - [simulation and skills job description (pdf, 152.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10680593) - [simulation and skills educator person specification (pdf, 120.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10680594) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.