Undergraduate Immersive Simulation Teaching Fellow

Job summary

This post offers an ideal career opportunity for a doctor awaiting entry into a core or specialty training programme. It is particularly suited to a post Foundation Year 2 or Junior Registrar who has a strong interest in high quality medical education and immersive simulation. The primary duty of the post holder is to support the delivery of the Trust's undergraduate immersive simulation programmes. This post is based at QEH with expectation of cross site cover.

Programmes are mapped to core curriculum requirements as stipulated by partner universities and may also be developed in line with specific site based initiatives and service requirements. Immersive undergraduate simulation programmes form a part of the wider trust offer for undergraduate students on placement and are evaluated both locally and as a part of trust wide review. The role may also include supporting elements of the Clinical Education postgraduate medical education offer. This offers the opportunity to gain insight into the differing educational approaches between undergraduate and postgraduate workstreams.

Main duties of the job

Delivery of Simulation and training programs

*To support the delivery of an annual programme of work in conjunction with the Lead educator- Clinical Skills and Simulation

*To support the safe delivery of all aspects of the courses including health and safety, consent, co-ordination and management of course faculty, learner experience and course evaluation.

*To develop scenarios/materials, while ensuring that the content is relevant, up to date, and meets the appropriate curricula's/needs of participants; using current applicable multi professional simulation/skills based training methodologies.

*The post holder will work towards actively leading the delivery of simulation programmes; of which the provision of debrief post scenario is integral. Ensuring human factors as well as technical skills are reviewed during these debrief processes.

*Actively participate in the setup and close down of teaching sessions prior and post -events and other related training sessions (simulation equipment, clinical skills, furniture, and audio visual equipment).

*Role model to maintain training areas in a tidy and safe, and educationally conducive state ensuring that disposable items, sharps bins and clinical waste disposal bins are utilised appropriately as required by all learners.

*Ensure the clear communication of required repairs and maintenance of simulation equipment, ensuring equipment is kept in a clean and presentable state for future users from programmes they are involved in.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

• Date posted: 03 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Salary: £54,499 a year
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 15058
• Job locations: Trustwide, Mindelsohn Way, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

*The post holder will enable and actively encourage inter- professional approaches to immersive simulation across the Trust.

*Reporting of faults with equipment, furniture, fixtures and fittings to the technical team within each centre.

*To liaise with the Undergraduate Medical Education administrators who will provide support to facilitate the smooth administration of the medical simulation training programmes to include publicity, registration, and course feedback, for simulation activities they are involved with.

*To engage with the clinical education dept 'Digital Agenda' and its dedicated programmes of activity.

The post holder will contribute to the day to day running of the immersive simulation service and be expected to deliver multiple simulation sessions and programmes across the wider Trust. Working alongside the Clinical Skills and Simulation Leads, they will support the audit, development and improvement of immersive simulation teaching programmes and enhance simulation opportunities for medical students. The post holder will also support wider Clinical Education activity, including clinical skills teaching and the integration of technologies into educational programmes as required. During the post, the post holder will undertake a medical education qualification and complete a research project focused on simulation based education and human factors. They will also engage with and support key stakeholders across the Trust regarding the delivery of simulation, as directed by the Head of Clinical Education and the Associate Director of Medical Education -- Clinical Education.