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FELLOW IN SIMULATION EDUCATION
Scottish Centre for Simulation and Clinical Human Factors
Frailty & International Medical Graduates (IMG)
Part time
Frailty: 2 days per month- approx. (24 per year)
IMG: 1.5 days per month – approx. (18 per year)
Fixed Term for 12 months
Salary Scale - £40,995 to £64,461 (pro rata) ST3+
Looking for a new and exciting challenge? Then think about working in NHS Forth Valley in the
heart of Scotland.
NHS Forth Valley seeks to appoint 2 Simulation Fellows focusing on Frailty and IMG. The posts
are based in Forth Valley Royal Hospital at Larbert. You will join a team of Centre Director and
nine educational co-ordinators, three technicians and an administrator.
These posts are very developmental in nature and offer a unique combination of teaching and
research opportunities, both within this purpose-built facility as well as in a wider educational
context of the NHS in Scotland. This post is ideally suited to individuals with experience in
frailty and/or IMG.
The post would be ideal for a candidate who has at least four years training within a hospital
based or acute care specialty and wishes to develop a special interest in medical education and
educational research.
These posts are only available on a part time basis. There is no direct clinical care associated
with this post, although the candidate may already have a clinical role.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Simulation Centre and meet key staff. Informal enquiries
should be directed by telephone or email to Dr Julie Mardon, Director, Scottish Centre for
Simulation and Clinical Human Factors, Forth Valley Royal Hospital (01324 567412 or email
julie.mardon@nhs.scot). Details of previous post holder’s contact details may be available on
request.
You can look forward to a warm welcome and strong support from colleagues. Our hospital is
situated in the heart of Scotland, nestled against the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National
Park, and close to vibrant towns that are richly endowed with excellent cultural and sporting
facilities, offering good transport links to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To apply for this post, please visit the job posting on the NHS Scotland Job Train website.
Applicants should have full GMC registration and a licence to practise.
Closing date: Tuesday 28th May
Interview date: TBC
Please quote reference number 186286 on all correspondence.