Clinical Skills Demonstrator

Life and Health Sciences School

Fixed Term Contract - full or part timebasis

During term time this role is required to be on campus everyday. Outside of term time, the role can accommodate service-led hybrid working arrangements.

Closing date: 18th October 2026

Interview date: 6th November 2026, In-person

This role is employed within Roehampton University

Job Description

Job title: Clinical Skills Demonstrator

Reports to: Associate Professor and Head of Practice Learning

School: Life and Health Sciences

Grade: RU06

Main purpose of the job: As a Clinical Skills Demonstrator, you will play a key role in supporting clinical skills and simulation-based learning within agreed modules and sessions across nursing and wider healthcare disciplines. You will contribute to a high standard of education through close collaboration with module and programme leaders. Through adaptability, creativity, and a willingness to explore innovative approaches, you will support academic colleagues in preparing and delivering engaging clinical skills and simulation learning activities for our students. As a registered healthcare professional with a strong grounding in clinical practice, you will contribute to high- quality clinical skills teaching and simulation-based education. As a committed and motivated professional, you will inspire and support students to develop their confidence and competence. The School has grown rapidly, with state-of-the-art simulation facilities across our Roehampton and Croydon campuses. Joining our innovative healthcare team will give you the opportunity to be part of a collegiate supportive environment dedicated to the future education of nurses and healthcare professionals. We seek passionate, quality driven, innovative, forward-thinking individuals who thrive on challenge and opportunity and bring a breadth and depth of expertise and experience to support the continued development in this area.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. In collaboration with the relevant member of academic staff responsible for the module(s), contribute to the design, development, delivery and evaluation of innovative and high-quality clinical skills teaching and simulation across all undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
2. Work with module leaders to provide input into the creation of resources such as lesson plans, case studies, worksheets, and demonstration videos informed by research and professional practice.
3. Where required, have input into/inform module leaders and/or programme leaders on module delivery (e.g. during programme away days, curriculum design planning meetings or addressing student feedback).
4. Assist with the preparation and assessment of skills competency via Objective Structured Clinical Examinations.
5. To provide proactive and ad hoc support for students on clinical skills and simulation outside the teaching sessions. This includes but not limited to: Drop-in sessions; Assessment preparation support and Resit assessment support
6. Be able to understand the specific requirements of students from diverse backgrounds and learning needs and be able to respond appropriately and supportively.
7. Work with the technical team to ensure appropriate use of resources and support sustainability of the programmes delivered.
8. Deliver safe and effective practice learning environments for clinical skills and simulation to prepare students for clinical settings in preparation for a variety of placement and future employment.
9. Assist with student recruitment activities including open days/evenings and outreach activities.
10. Be able to work collaboratively with colleagues and have input into wider school planning via school meetings and other formal or informal means of input (e.g. meetings with line manager, programme team meetings, etc.)
11. To undertake any other requirements commensurate with the seniority of the post/as required by the Senior Leadership Team in the School.

Person Specification

The Person Specification focuses on the knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications required to undertake the role effectively. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria.

Requirements E/D Criteria

Education and Qualifications

• Essential Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Essential Current professional registration (NMC / HCPC) with no restrictions
• Desirable Recognised teaching qualification/HEA fellowship or willingness to undertake

Knowledge and skills

• Essential The ability to produce teaching material in collaboration with the module lead
• Essential The ability to support teaching delivery and demonstrate clinical skills safely and effectively
• Essential Relevant and current skills and knowledge as evidenced through up to date/recent qualifications and/or continuing professional development and clinical practice
• Essential Understanding of clinical skills development, patient safety and professional standards
• Desirable BLS and/or Patient handling and/or breakaway trainer qualifications
• Desirable eLfH Becoming Simulation Faculty modules
• Desirable Experience of developing and/or delivering simulation-based education activities
• Desirable Experience of debriefing using a recognised framework/model

Work experience

• Essential Experience of working in a clinical healthcare setting
• Essential Experience of supporting learners in the development of clinical skills in clinical practice or in the classroom
• Desirable Previous experience within a teaching environment
• Desirable Experience of developing, delivering and evaluating formal teaching

Communication skills

• Essential Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support clinical skills and simulation-based learning within agreed modules and sessions
• Essential The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and students
• Desirable Experience of communicating effectively with students in a practice environment for the purpose of learning, support, and assessment

Other requirements

• Essential Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and able to prioritise and manage workload to deadlines
• Essential Enthusiasm for innovative course curriculum development
• Essential A willingness to work collaboratively with a multi-professional team and undertake cross site working as required
• Essential A willingness to support open days and outreach activities

Additional Information

• Additional Information The appointment is offered on a Fixed term and either Full or Part-time basis immediately, subject to references
• The appointment is usually made at the bottom of the range. Where a candidate's current total remuneration already exceeds the bottom point, consideration will be given to the level of skills, experience and profile that the candidate is bringing to the role. The total remuneration of other staff doing the same or similar work within the department who have similar skills, experience and profile should also be taken into account.
• During term time this role is required to be on campus everyday. Outside of term time, the role can accommodate service-led hybrid working arrangements which may allow for 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home although peak times might require flexibility and any hybrid arrangement will be determined by the service and in agreement with the line manager.
• This appointment will not require a DBS check
• The annual leave entitlement is 30 days p.a., additionally there are 3 - 4 days for the University's operational efficiency initiatives at Christmas
• Your normal hours of work will be between 35-40 hours per week, plus a lunch break of one hour each day, with a full professional commitment expected entailing working flexibly beyond core hours if required
• The University of Roehampton is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Set in a beautiful 54 acre parkland campus, the University has an attractive range of benefits and you can find out more about them here. In addition Professional Services/Support staff on grades up to RU7, may access the Local Government Pension Scheme

Job description prepared by: Deputy Dean Healthcare Date: June 2026