About ASPiH

The Association for Simulated Practice in Healthcare (ASPiH) is a UK-wide membership organisation that promotes excellence in simulation-based education and training to improve healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes. 

We bring together a diverse community of educators, clinicians, researchers, technologists, patients, and system leaders who share a commitment to advancing high-quality, ethical simulation across health and care.

For more information please visit our website: https://aspih.org.uk/about/

We're Looking For

Two enthusiastic individuals with lived experience of the UK Health and Care system to join ASPiH as a Lived Experience Advisor.

No simulation knowledge or experience is required – your lived experience and perspective are what matter most.

The role

Time commitment- We anticipate that the time commitment for this role will be approximately 60 hours, spread evenly throughout the year.

You will also be invited to join us for an additional four days at the ASPiH Conference in Harrogate, from 24 to 27 November 2026. If you are unable to attend these dates, we still encourage you to apply.

As a Lived Experience Advisor, you will help:

✅ Inform the Association's strategy and future direction
✅ Contribute to Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
✅ Support conference planning and attendance
✅ Ensure the public voice is embedded throughout ASPiH's work
✅ Guide positive change and help shape a more inclusive association

What we offer

💷 Remuneration for your time
🚆 Travel expenses covered
🏨 Accommodation provided where required

How to apply

Please email admin@aspih.org.uk by 12 October 2026 with:

• A short biography

• Your motivations for applying

Please keep your application to no more than one side of A4.