Simulation Teaching Fellow – Medical Education

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The Simulation Teaching Fellow – Medical Education role supports the design and delivery of simulation-based teaching for medical, nursing and other healthcare staff. Requirements typically include a relevant clinical or healthcare qualification, current professional registration where applicable, teaching or training experience, and an interest in simulation, clinical education and learner assessment. The successful candidate is expected to plan and facilitate teaching sessions, create realistic scenarios, support debriefing, evaluate learner feedback, maintain training equipment and work closely with educators and clinical teams. Strong communication, organisation, teamwork and patient-safety awareness are essential. The role may also involve participation in service development, audit, research or out-of-hours educational activities.

About the employer

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is an NHS organisation providing a broad range of health and care services across the Midlands. Its work includes mental health services, community healthcare, learning disability support, specialist services and public health-related programmes. The Trust serves patients across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas, working with local authorities, universities, primary care providers and other NHS partners. It employs a multidisciplinary workforce of clinicians, educators, administrators and support professionals. As a teaching-focused organisation, it supports professional development, clinical training and quality improvement. Employees typically benefit from NHS terms and conditions, including pension membership, annual leave, structured development opportunities and access to wellbeing support. The Trust’s medical education work aims to improve clinical capability, patient safety and the learning experience of healthcare professionals.

Working in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom offers strong opportunities in healthcare, education, technology, engineering, finance and public services, with major employment centres in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Cardiff. British culture is diverse and generally values punctuality, privacy, politeness and clear communication. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and rural communities, with extensive public transport, historic towns and countryside. Healthcare professionals usually need appropriate UK registration and, for overseas applicants, a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by an eligible employer. Requirements may include English-language evidence, qualification checks, professional exams and criminal-record documentation. Relocation costs, housing and childcare can be high, especially in London and southern England. The UK has four nations—England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland—with distinct local services and cultural traditions.