LED in Anaesthetics and Critical Care- ST3 (Simulation Fellow)
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
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| Salary: | £67,325.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £67325.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2026 |
| Location: | Scarborough, YO12 6QL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9419-26-0549 |
Summary
THE SIMULATION POST York and Scarborough Hospitals have an active simulation program both within the anaesthetic department and throughout the wider hospital. In York there is a dedicated anaesthetic simulation room located in the theatre complex complete with high fidelity 3G Laerdal simulation manikin. The successful applicant would be expected to contribute to the planning and delivery of simulation sessions alongside the Simulation Leads and College Tutors. This would take place cross site in both York and Scarborough Hospitals. Examples of current simulation programmes for participation: Monthly Consultant sessions in General Anaesthetic, Paediatric and Obstetric Emergencies CRUMPET course (four times/year)-MDT simulation care of the critically ill child including ED and Paediatrics Resident teaching programme; including novice introductory simulation course and critical incident course MDT training of theatre staff (PACU nurses, ODPs, scrub nurses, TSWs) in Clinical Governance sessions Within the anaesthetic department there are also other postgraduate teaching opportunities outside of simulation including organising and running weekly resident teaching sessions on anaesthetic and ICU topics as well as undergraduate teaching. There would also be an opportunity to collaborate with the Trust Simulation Lead in delivering postgraduate sessions to the wider hospital audience. The intended working pattern would be 3 days direct clinical care and 2 days in an educational role (plus the on-call commitments described above). Opportunities for the successful applicant could include: Demonstrating independence in facilitating a simulation session Developing skills in feedback and debrief Understanding how to plan, organise and run an educational programme Recognising the role of technology in medical education Developing skills as an educator by attending a course in simulation deliver e.g. Train the Trainer in Simulation at Hull Institute of Learning and Simulation On appointment, discussion about enrolling in the PGMCE at Hull York Medical School would be possible. TRUST SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION The Anaesthetic Department is part of the Theatres, Anaesthetics and Critical Care Directorate. At York Hospital there are 12 operating theatres in our main suite (including one dedicated to vascular imaging assisted work). We have a dedicated day unit with 6 theatres and an ophthalmology operating area with two theatres. These are supported by two Post-Anaesthetic Care Units (PACUs). There are also two separate obstetric theatres. Surgical services currently supported include general surgery (including colorectal and upper GI), orthopaedics and trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, maxillo-facial, oral surgery, ophthalmology, urology and vascular. Enhanced recovery programmes are well advanced in colorectal and orthopaedic surgery and are being rolled out in other specialties. Preoperative assessment sessions are provided as well as a full nurse-led pre-assessment service. We also have a well established and highly regarded perioperative programme running alongside our successful CPET service. We have a 22 bedded Critical Care Unit on the York site Scarborough Hospital The Anaesthetic Department comprises of a 6 bedded Intensive Care Unit, a main theatre suite of six theatres, and separate maternity and ophthalmology theatres. Surgical services currently supported include general surgery (including colorectal), orthopaedics and trauma, obstetrics and gynaecology, ENT, dental, oral surgery, ophthalmology and urology. Enhanced recovery programmes are well advanced in orthopaedics and are being rolled out in other specialties. Preoperative assessment sessions are provided as well as a full nurse-led pre- assessment service. The labour ward delivers approximately 1500 babies per year with a 19% caesarean section rate. An on-demand epidural service is provided. Additionally, anaesthetic services are provided in Bridlington Hospital, approximately 20 miles from Scarborough. The post-holder may be required to work in Bridlington as well.