Job summary The post is available from August 2025 for one year and is intended for Anaesthetists with a strong interest in Simulation and Medical Education. The successful applicant will work closely with the Simulation team at St. Richard's Hospital, under the supervision of Dr Honor Hinxman, Consultant Anaesthetist and Anaesthetic lead for Simulation, and further input from Dr Alexander Hall, Consultant Anaesthetist and Trust lead for Simulation. The fellow will be responsible, together with the clinical skills team, for the provision of regular simulation sessions for medical students. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in simulation training for a number of different specialties, including the Anaesthetic department, and on a number of locally run courses, eg PROMPT, CCRISP. Main duties of the job There are a number of exciting projects including an increasing amount of multi-disciplinary training and simulation training in situ. There will be opportunities and support for new projects, and also be the opportunity to attend Faculty development and Human factors training. They will be expected to have on average two days a week dedicated to simulation, patient safety, and other medical education projects. There will be some clinical theatre service commitment to the Anaesthetic department at Chichester and an additional on-call commitment with internal cover either to theatres, ICU or Obstetrics. All on-call rotas are EWTD and New Contract compliant. It is preferable that applicants have a minimum qualification of the primary FRCA; the post is busy and offers great opportunities to develop the trainee's portfolio as well as their experience. In recent years our Simulation Fellows have presented at a range of national conferences and achieved a number of publications. This has put them in extremely strong positions for subsequent training programme applications. Funding has been approved by HEKSS to provide a PGCert in Simulation and this successful candidate will be part of the Multi Professional Simulation Fellowship programme. About us At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves. As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do. We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex. Date posted 11 April 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Doctor - other Salary £41,750 to £64,288 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 279-MWSRH-ANAE-CT3-030 Job locations St Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Ln Chichester PO19 6SE Job description Job responsibilities The fellow will be responsible, together with the clinical skills team, for the provision of regular simulation sessions for medical students. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in simulation training for a number of different specialties, including the Anaesthetic department, and on a number of locally run courses, eg PROMPT, CCRISP. For more information please see job description. Job description Job responsibilities The fellow will be responsible, together with the clinical skills team, for the provision of regular simulation sessions for medical students. They will also have the opportunity to be involved in simulation training for a number of different specialties, including the Anaesthetic department, and on a number of locally run courses, eg PROMPT, CCRISP. For more information please see job description. Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oPrimary FRCA, or equivalent oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oExperience in enhanced recovery and simulation trauma oUp to date log book (summary) oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent oMinimum 3 months ITU experience o2 years' experience in Anaesthetics including solo obstetrics Desirable oDistinctions, scholarships and prizes oBSc or equivalent oAPLS, ATLS oALERT oStage 1 / Intermediate ITU training oMRCP part 1 or higher Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oCompetent in basic procedures such as CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, practical procedures oAbility to prioritise clinical need oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oRecognition of the critically ill oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff Desirable oKnowledge of UK health systems oKnowledge of current issues within NHS oExperience of working in a hospital at night team Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Person Specification Experience/ Qualifications Essential oBasic medical degree oPrimary FRCA, or equivalent oFull GMC Registration with a licence to practice oExperience in enhanced recovery and simulation trauma oUp to date log book (summary) oAdvanced Life Support Certificate from the Resuscitation Council UK or equivalent oMinimum 3 months ITU experience o2 years' experience in Anaesthetics including solo obstetrics Desirable oDistinctions, scholarships and prizes oBSc or equivalent oAPLS, ATLS oALERT oStage 1 / Intermediate ITU training oMRCP part 1 or higher Clinical Skills and Experience Essential oCompetent in basic procedures such as CPR, infection control, physical examination, history taking, practical procedures oAbility to prioritise clinical need oUnderstanding of clinical risk management oRecognition of the critically ill oAn ability to communicate well with patients and staff Desirable oKnowledge of UK health systems oKnowledge of current issues within NHS oExperience of working in a hospital at night team Knowledge Desirable oBreadth of experience in and outside specialty Organisation and Planning Essential oExperience and ability to work in multi-professional teams oUnderstanding of: NHS / Clinical governance / Resource constraints Desirable oEvidence of managerial skills: Achievements / Course attended Teaching Skills Essential oEvidence of an interest and commitment to teaching Desirable oRecognised teaching qualification Academic and Research Essential oEvidence of participation in audit Desirable oResearch experience oPublications oPrizes and honours Career Progression Essential oAppropriate progression of career to date Personal Attributes Essential oEvidence of:- Good communication skills both oral and written Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) Address St Richard's Hospital Spitalfield Ln Chichester PO19 6SE Employer's website https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)