Clinical Skills and Simulation Educator

• An excellent opportunity for a candidate with clinical experience to join the procedural skills team to deliver and support the Year 1 – 4 curricula

• Candidates will need a valid WWCC, Cert IV assessment & training, or equivalent experience

• Located at our Concord Clinical School, 0.2FTE (7 hours a week), with a Base Salary $100,032 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney is now ranked 38th in the world for 2022 university rankings, moving up 5 places in the last year. Our graduate employability is 1st in Australia, and 4th in the world; our subject rankings in Medicine are rated 1st in Australia, and 18th in the world.

As such, we are in a period of exciting and significant investment in our Faculty of Medicine and Health and in order to deliver on the University’s ambitious strategic plan, we are seeking a Clinical Skills and Simulation Educator to support teaching initiatives, and look after the Year 1-4 procedural clinical skills sessions across all years in the Sydney Medical Program. This may include didactic theoretical lectures, practical clinical skills demonstrations, supervision and/or practice in a realistic simulation environment.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• coordinate and/or teaches procedural clinical skills sessions across all years in the Sydney Medical Program

• facilitate, implement, and deliver simulation-based education as part of the Sydney Medical Program

• manage resource required for the Sydney Medical Program clinical skills sessions, including recruitment, support and evaluation of tutors who assist with or deliver procedural clinical skills teaching sessions and arrangement of patients

• set up, prepare, and maintain all equipment for procedural clinical skills learning activities; develops and maintains competence in the operation of equipment, manikins, part-task training devices and audio-visual resources used in the day-to-day teaching of procedural clinical skills and maintains an inventory of all equipment

• facilitate delivery of clinical based assessment, supports delivery of formative and summative clinical assessments and examinations

• liaise with and establish effective working relationships with key staff to ensure that the work area’s education support, learning and teaching priorities and needs are effectively met.

About you

To be successful in this role, you have:

• experience developing and delivering practical education programs, preferably in a tertiary education environment

• experience in and sound understanding of timetabling/rostering of student activities

• a valid with a WWCC

• a Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training, or a Preceptor Course (desirable)

• effective and tactful communication skills (both verbal and written) together with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, along with the ability to prioritize workload during busy periods

• excellent client focus with the ability to build partnerships between the Sydney Medical School/ Faculty teams and the school and local health teams

• excellent time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks and to meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes

• well-developed skills in clinical practice and teaching, including simulation, simulated patients and clinical skills training methods in health profession education.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit: NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Esra Yavuzcehre, Recruitment Consultant, via email to [email protected] .

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Applications Close

Tuesday 04 April 2023 11:59 PM