Simulation at the Royal Marsden

6 month post (extendable to 12 months)

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The trainee will have a minimum of one to two days per week dedicated to time spent in simulation and education projects, depending on the project needs, with the remainder of the time allocated to clinical commitment to Chelsea theatres and on-call in Sutton or Chelsea to make a total of less than 48 hours per week.

The post-holder will be encouraged to pursue a higher degree in Medical Education, should they so wish. Financial support will be available.

Educational opportunities:

Undertake a Higher Qualification in Medical Education

Attend a simulation training course, such as SPRinT (Simulated interPRofessional Team Training) Advanced Facilitators Team Training Course (partially funded)

Develop a sound understanding of the development and delivery of clinical education programmes, incorporating the use of educational technologies

Function independently as a medical simulation and education instructor, including as a senior facilitator in the field of crisis resource management

Development of medical and anaesthetic simulation courses in the Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre

Development of an in-situ simulation programme at The Royal Marsden

Research/audit:

To complete a research project during the post

To be involved in data collection, abstract writing, presentation, publication

The appointee will take part in regular department, academic and audit meetings

Anaesthesia/Management:

Opportunity to gain clinical experience in the anaesthetic/intensive care management of major complex cases, and a broad range of cancer-related therapies, surgical and medical

Opportunity to have hands-on experience of a large number of TIVA anaesthesia cases

Attend and participate in appropriate board and hospital meetings

Opportunity to help organise The Royal Marsden management course

Supervisor: Dr Olivia Mingo

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Contact: Dr Susanna Walker

Email: fellowships@rmh.nhs.uk

Further information: https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden/fellowships/simulation-and-anaesthesia-fellowship