Mobile Education Unit Manager

The MELISSA (Mobile Educational Learning, Improving Simulation and Safety Activities) project is a Health Education England North East and North Cumbria initiative operating from Northumbria Healthcare.The project was commissioned in 2018 with the aim to provide equitable access to training and healthcare needs throughout the North east and Cumbria utilising a fully refurbished double decker bus.

The service has supported the delivery of over 200 events during this time including Simulation-based medical training, Vaccine clinics, Careers Engagement, Clinical Skills Training, Health Check clinics and more.

As the service has progressed, so to has the exciting opportunity to expand the team with another mobile unit currently under refurbishment.

This has developed the need for a Mobile Education Unit Manager to join the team who will be required to support service needs, the Project Manager and team with day to day operations.

We are looking for a driven individual who will possess the ability to manage and maintain service expectations as set by the Faculty of Patient Safety, whilst working autonomously for long periods of time.

You will have great communication skills as the role will require meeting with stakeholders/colleagues in various roles and promote a positive working environment for colleagues and visitors.

This role is for you if you enjoy a challenge, managing a team, supporting events, are organised and have experience in supporting simulation-based education.