Becoming Simulation Faculty Programme

This national programme supports the development of a multiprofessional faculty of educators, practitioners, technicians and managers from higher education institutions and NHS organisations who want to design and deliver simulation and immersive learning. This programme also recognises the capabilities required by colleagues interested in applying simulation and immersive technologies to patient safety and quality improvement workstreams.

NHSE TEL has been investigating a wide variety of Simulation and Immersive technologies and approaches which will enhance the education and training of the current and future workforce, whilst also enabling learners to have a “hands-on” experience. However, these innovative methods also require the faculty to have appropriate capabilities to apply these methods and resources effectively.

The programme is designed to support colleagues across healthcare organisations as they explore teaching with simulation and immersive learning approaches, and to provide a platform on which further local training can be based. After completing the programme, colleagues will have evidence of professional development in this field that can be used to help focus further attainment of skills and practise, as well as within personal portfolios for appraisal purposes.

The Core Course of Becoming Simulation Faculty consists of 6 eLearning topics and a face to face workshop which have been authored by a multi professional group of experts.  From April 2024 to March 2025, we will be piloting the core course workshops in each NHSE region in collaboration with the regional simulation networks. It is expected that course participants will have completed all 6 eLearning topics prior to attending a core course workshop.