Job Description

GUY'S AND ST. THOMAS' HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Directorate: Medical Director's Office
Simulation Fellow in Medical Education with an interest in Infectious Diseases
NHS Medical & Dental: Speciality Trainee CT1/CT2 - ST8 - 52,656 - 73,992 p.a. excl. LZ
50% Simulation, 50% HCID Simulation and Training Development
1.0WTE 40hrs per week
Fixed Term - Up to 6 months
This will include HCID PPE Training and in-situ simulation within adult ID, paediatric ID and adult and paediatric ICU, working alongside the HCID leads in those units. There will also be opportunities to tap into the wider Infectious diseases team and attend ID ward rounds, clinics and weekly infection education meetings.
You will be supported in the post to develop your own simulation-based education competencies and portfolio through:
regular faculty development days
one-to-one senior Faculty Development Lead support
as a learner on all our internal faculty development days
trust-wide and network-associated opportunities
programmed time for Self Reflection Sessions
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for appointment to an exciting post as a Simulation Fellow in Medical Education with an interest in Infectious Diseases. This unique post offers an exciting opportunity for those interested in medical education to develop their experience and skills within a flagship simulation based education department at GSTT. The post will suit applicants interested in any hospital based acute speciality who wish to experience delivering medical education and potentially include it as part of their future career.
The post will be for a period of up to 6 months attached to the Simulation and Interactive Learning (SaIL) Centre within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. The role will be centered around simulation education and supporting HCID training which is well established and supported.
SaIL has a robust heritage of fellowships and development of innovating and effective courses and simulation interventions throughout the range of patients we care for. We support post-graduate trainees, trust staff and the inter- professional workforce at Guys & St Thomas Hospital to deliver safe and effective patient care. We provide point of care simulation and centre-based simulation and clinical skills training supporting directorate specialities to deliver their own simulation based education delivery plans.
Previous staff have gone on to complete simulation-based research at Masters and doctoral level and the centre has a presence at international level.
About us
As an organisation we are committed to developing our services in ways that best suit the needs of our patients. This means that some staff groups will increasingly be asked to work a more flexible shift pattern so that we can offer services in the evenings or at weekends.
Creating a world-leading Academic Health Sciences Centre.
All our vacancies can be viewed on our website.
Our excellent benefits include final salary pension scheme. Please visit our website to find out more.
Equality of opportunity is our Policy. The Trust provides health services to a diverse community.
Details
Date posted
13 November 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
52,656 to 73,992 a year p.a. excl. LZ
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
196-MED4990
Job locations
Guy's & St. Thomas' NHS Trust
London
SE1 9RT
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have an educational supervisor, and be supported to follow our faculty development framework. There is an expectation of participation in novel and longitudinal project work and encouragement to present work at local, national or potentially international simulation conferences. Please contact the hiring manager for this information.
You will be supported in the post to conceptualise, design and conduct simulation-based research with the support of the Simulation Research Lead, Faculty Development Leads and the wider simulation team through regular research lab sessions. You will be encouraged to present work locally, nationally and internationally. Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will have an educational supervisor, and be supported to follow our faculty development framework. There is an expectation of participation in novel and longitudinal project work and encouragement to present work at local, national or potentially international simulation conferences. Please contact the hiring manager for this information.
You will be supported in the post to conceptualise, design and conduct simulation-based research with the support of the Simulation Research Lead, Faculty Development Leads and the wider simulation team through regular research lab sessions. You will be encouraged to present work locally, nationally and internationally.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• IMT2+ Medic
• By the time of completing the Fellowship will have no less than 6 months (WTE) of the training programme to run.

Desirable

• Prizes or distinctions
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• A StR or SpR in a recognised Infectious Diseases training programme. By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training programme

Clinical Ability
Essential

• Satisfactory progression through medical training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of working in a HCID setting

Educational Capability
Essential

• Previous experience in medical education
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education
• Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine
• Research experience
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future

Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• Full GMC Registration
• IMT2+ Medic
• By the time of completing the Fellowship will have no less than 6 months (WTE) of the training programme to run.

Desirable

• Prizes or distinctions
• Presentation of work at a national or international meeting
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• A StR or SpR in a recognised Infectious Diseases training programme. By the time of taking up the post will have completed 1 year (WTE) or more of an approved training programme

Clinical Ability
Essential

• Satisfactory progression through medical training as demonstrated by satisfactory RITA or ARCP outcomes

Desirable

• Experience of working in a HCID setting

Educational Capability
Essential

• Previous experience in medical education
• Understands and can apply a range of educational concepts
• Publications in peer reviewed journals
• Additional degree or MSc in relevant subject area

Desirable

• Demonstrates knowledge of career pathways in medical education
• Good general knowledge / broad interest in academic medicine
• Research experience
• Demonstrates how the post will benefit patients in London in future

Skills Required