Simulation Educator, Band 6

This post holders key roles are: To research into the benefits of Simulation Based Education (SBE) and Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) in the non-medical workforce undertaking Professional Education activities and Practice Development Plan, deliver and evaluate the integration of SBE in all established non-medic education throughout the Trust provided by Professional Education and Practice Development Educators To assist with Human Factors within education and development working with the Human Factors faculty The post holder is not expected to be an expert in the activities which are being simulated. However, they are expected to work closely and take on board the knowledge acquired from the subject expert involved To focus the integration of SBE from student clinicians on placements, clinical inductions (Trust and Departmental) Preceptorship programmes (Nursing, AHPs and Midwives), International Recruitment, HCSWs Care Certificate programme to ward based Practice Development teaching To collaborate within the Educators Forum, Preceptorship Council, Education and Development Council for Pathways to Excellence To identify how SBE and TEL can be utilised towards a GHFT Preceptorship Academy To work closely with the Safety and Risk department for evidence of Threat and Error that can be researched within the use of SBE To work collaboratively towards a Quality Improvement Initiative to increase and provide a more structured approach to simulation based education for HCSW, TNAs, NAs, Nurses, AHPs, Specialist Practitioners, Physicians Associates, ensuring that all learning objectives for these staff groups are identified To promote a culture change to embracing SBE within non-medic education Promote the findings to national simulation and TEL Networks and actively engage with conferences locally and nationally To present to the Trust within relevant shared decision councils To develop and maintain new relationships with other professionals involved in SBE and TEL locally. I.e. postgraduate medical team and the University of Gloucester To develop and promote a trust-wide simulation faculty with appropriate training opportunities including in house "train the trainer" and debriefing sessions To work collaboratively with the GHNHSFT Digital Education Team and Immersive Learning Technology Officer post holder (in partnership with NHSE, formerly HEE) Leadership and managementThe role is underpinning by the delivery of following: High standards of personal and professional behaviour acting as a visible role model for others and ambassador for the Trust and Education and Development Maintain expert level of clinical competence by participating in a range of clinical activities Display effective leadership qualities whilst influencing and evaluating practice, in accordance with our Trust objectives, values and behaviours and professional and national standards Interact clinically to identify development / support needs of students / learners/ apprentices, practice assessors, practice supervisors, mentors to target / direct support or escalate to Academic Institutions (Zoned academics, Coaches in Practice or Academics in practice) Network locally, regionally and nationally and communicate complex ideas and concepts between the clinical environments, Academic Education Institutions and the wider health care community (One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System) Represent Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust at meetings with Academic Education Institutions and the wider health care community (One Gloucestershire Integrated Care System) as required enabling a positive partnership approach across the system. To effectively support the development of the non-clinical workforce, professional education practitioners, practice development and practice educators, clinical educators, mentors, students and other learners in practice, the post holder will: Be responsible for the ongoing implementation and management of the Standards of proficiency for registered nurses (2018) and equivalent for other health professions across GHNHSFT e.g. HCPC Attend relevant funded SBE/TEL train the trainer courses for CPD Attend the Gloucester Quality Academy Human Factors Instructors course Participate within the HEE Simulation Network and report regularly on the project findings. Support the Head of Professional Education Apprenticeships and Careers Team to ensure that the NMC Quality Assurance Framework (2018) and any other relevant professional bodys quality standards and measures are successfully implemented with effective partnership working between our partner Academic Educational Institutions and Health Education England Engage with Professional Education Practitioners, Practice Educators, Professional Education Facilitators, Practice Development Nurses, other clinical educators in the Trust and Clinical Skills, to support SBE and TEL in classroom and ward areas. Collaborate with Professional Education Practitioners, Practice Educators, Practice Development to enhance educational settings and environments to promote learning for all staff students and learners. Undertake Human Factors awareness for SBE Collaborate with Professional Education Managers to plan, deliver and evaluate SBE and TEL in International Recruitment OSCE Educational Programmes. Collaborate with Practice Educators to plan, deliver and evaluate SBE and TEL in Care Certificate programmes. Collaborate with the Practice Education Facilitators to ensure Student placement experience includes SBE and TEL opportunities and feedback within the student forum. Collaborate with the Head of Professional Education to ensure that SBE and TEL is as a standing agenda within the Preceptorship Council. To work with Preceptorship programme leads for nursing, midwifery and AHPs within GHFT to embed SBE and TEL Ensure the provision of a comprehensive selection of learning environments which support staff to develop professionally Establish and maintain links with Academic Education Institutions to support the appropriate Simulation Based Education and Technology Enhanced Learning Ensure communication regarding research and evaluation of the project Work collaboratively with students, newly registered clinicians, established clinicians specialist clinicians and managers to promote a culture of simulation based education from low fidelity to MDT learning, as well as the development of clinical excellence and competency in safe and professional practice Work collaboratively with Professional Education Practitioners, Practice Educators, Practice Development Educators, Clinical Educators, Professional Education Facilitators, managers and academic staff to conduct and respond to feedback, evaluation and educational audits. Participate in the development of and support key partnership working to ensure that simulation based education is enhanced by developing a shared approach and commitment between service and education for the integration of both the theoretical and practice elements of educational programmes. Monitor and evaluate clinical standards, through clinical presence, observation, student/learner feedback and evaluation. Identify and develop areas of poor practice in conjunction with , Professional Education Practitioners, managers, supervisors and assessors to improve patient experience Deliver accurate and comprehensive reports and data to the Chief Nurse, Associate Director of Education and Development Service, Head of Professional Education, Apprenticeships and Careers Team or NHS England as requested Explore and develop opportunities for inter professional learning To work with University of Gloucestershire (UoG), which is the HEI within our One Gloucestershire ICS, to include the needs of students and ongoing training from student clinician to new registrant (NRN, AHP etc) in SBE. To link with the wider ICS education teams to learn and disseminate best practice To participate fully in personal appraisal talent conversation process, continuous professional development and maintain a personal development portfolio Communications and Working RelationshipsProvides, receives and interprets information to and from the following but not limited to: Associate Director of Education, Learning and Culture Head of Education, Learning and Development Head of Professional Education, Apprenticeships and Careers Team Professional Education Managers Practice Education Facilitators Practice Educators Associate Educator for HCSWs Education Systems Department Digital Education Corporate Education Lead Nurse for Continual Professional Development Practice Development Managers Practice Development Nurses/Midwives and AHP Safety and Risk Department Director and Deputy Director Quality and Nursing Divisional Matrons Shared Decision Making Councils Educators from all disciplines Ward and Departmental Managers HEI Academic and Placement Leads Students NHS England SW Sim Network ASPiH The wider Education and Development Service team GHNHSFT Library Services External Education Providers The wider Gloucestershire Health Community (One GloucestershireIntegrated Care System) External Organisations including other Health Service providers and Government funding agencies

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