Job summary Exciting Opportunity: Lead Clinical Skills and Simulation Expert Needed Are you ready to make a significant impact in healthcare education? Join our innovative Clinical Skills and Simulation Team at the NCA and lead the way in exceptional clinical training. In this pivotal role, you will develop, evaluate, and enhance cutting-edge clinical skills and simulation training across the NCA. Your expertise will empower healthcare professionals to refine their skills and confidence in patient care, ultimately improving outcomes for those they serve. Imagine being at the forefront of clinical education, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Collaborate with diverse clinical teams to ensure our training programs are relevant, engaging, and impactful. By leveraging innovative teaching methods and evaluating program effectiveness, you will transform the learning experience for trainees. We seek an individual with proven teaching and training experience, strong clinical credibility, and a collaborative mindset. Excellent communication skills will be vital in motivating and leading others. If you are passionate about shaping the future of clinical education and eager to elevate your career, this opportunity is for you Join us at NCA and help build the next generation of healthcare leaders. Apply now to embark on this rewarding journey Main duties of the job Are you passionate about advancing healthcare education? We invite you to lead a dynamic team at the NCA as our Clinical Skills and Simulation Training Leader. Key Responsibilities: Lead and Inspire : Manage a small team of practice trainers to deliver a range of clinical skills and simulation training programs across all NCA sites. Maintain Standards : Ensure all training is up to date, evidence-based, and meets the highest standards of education. Collaborate and Evaluate : Peer review educational programs for coworkers and direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Innovate : Create and develop new training initiatives to address the evolving needs of healthcare professionals. Facilitate Learning : Organize training across diverse settings to support ongoing staff development in clinical practice. Govern and Improve : Establish appropriate governance structures around training and develop improvement action plans in partnership with stakeholders. Who You Are : A self-directed professional with extensive teaching and clinical experience, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional communication skills. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare education, apply today to join our passionate team at NCA. About us The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance. Date posted 07 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-NCA-NM913-24 Job locations Salford Stott Lane Salford M68HD Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING Essential Band 6 significant experience Experience of teaching Desirable PGCE - PGCert or Portfolio of Evidence PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Essential Evidence of Project Development Flexibility - Team Player Person Specification EXPERIENCE OF TEACHING Essential Band 6 significant experience Experience of teaching Desirable PGCE - PGCert or Portfolio of Evidence PROJECT DEVELOPMENT Essential Evidence of Project Development Flexibility - Team Player 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 Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address Salford Stott Lane Salford M68HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)