In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the often overlooked but absolutely essential role of the Simulation-Based Education (SBE) Technician.

Joining us is Josh Johnson, Senior Simulation Technician at the University of East Anglia. With a background in musicology and a passion for both creativity and technical excellence, Josh shares candid insights into his unique journey into healthcare simulation and what it truly means to be an SBE Tech.

This episode not only celebrates the indispensable contributions of simulation technicians but also critically examines the systems, expectations and real-world challenges they face. If you’re involved in healthcare education, simulation design, or workforce development, this episode will be perfect for you.

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In this episode hosts Tony Jermy and Lawrence Hill are joined by Mark Ridgeway, Simulation Lead at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. Together, they dive into the realities, challenges and opportunities of delivering high-impact simulation within a large NHS Trust.

Using the S.I.T.E. model (Surroundings, Information, Team, and Equipment) Tony and Lawrence guide the conversation through the practical framework they’ve developed to help structure and analyse effective simulation design.

Whether you’re new to simulation or leading a programme yourself, this episode offers honest, practice-based reflections on what it takes to embed simulation into the fabric of NHS education and clinical practice.

Subscribe and join the conversation as we explore simulation that makes a difference.

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In this episode, Tony and Lawrence are joined by Nathan Conradie, founder and CEO of Proficien, a company that uses digital solutions to enable healthcare professionals and providers to monitor skills proficiency. Nathan discusses his novel approach to this by assigning skills 'currency' which fluctuates in value depending on how current the individual is in a given skill.

To find out more about Proficien and the work Nathan is doing, please access the links below:

Website - https://www.proficien.org/
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/proficien
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/proficien_technologies

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