Simulationspatient

Kennzahl: 452/26

About the role

At the Teaching Center of the Medical University of Vienna, this position combines the roles of a simulation patient and a co-trainer for role-playing and feedback training sessions. As a simulation patient, you will portray real patients with their medical and personal histories in teaching and examinations for the communication curriculum of the Medical Curriculum Vienna. As a co-trainer, you will assist in training preparation and execution, fully represent the SP trainer in case of illness, conduct on-site coaching sessions, and participate in all training-related meetings.

Responsibilities

• Authentically portray assigned medical conditions and patient characteristics while strictly adhering to provided medical and character details.
• Provide precise, professional feedback to students.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of training sessions.
• Fully represent the SP trainer in case of absence due to illness.
• Conduct assigned on-site coaching sessions independently.
• Participate in all training-related meetings and preparation sessions.
• Prepare roles and costumes independently before training sessions.
• Work within predefined training and examination settings, following didactic concepts and role-training guidelines.
• Collaborate with trainers, actors, students, educators, and the organizational team.
• Participate in online training, teaching, and distance-learning programs.

Requirements

• Age approximately between 35 and 60 years.
• Completed acting education with a state-recognized certification.
• Residence in Vienna from January to June 2027 and October to November 2027.
• Flexible availability during the specified months, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
• Mandatory attendance at all scheduled training and preparation sessions.
• Experience as a simulation patient, preferably at the Medical University of Vienna.
• Training certification and experience in coaching simulation patients.
• Fluent in English (negotiation-level proficiency).
• High willingness and ability to train within a clearly defined setting, including independent role and costume preparation.
• High willingness and ability to work within predefined teaching and examination settings.
• Interest in collaborating with trainers, actors, students, educators, and the organizational team.
• Experience with online video conferencing and willingness to participate in online training and teaching.
• Daily email availability (at least once per day).
• Good PC skills (Excel, email, Moodle, online platforms).
• Excellent communication skills and German at native-speaker level.
• High resilience, reliability, and strong teamwork abilities.

Schedule

• Employment period: January 4, 2027 – June 30, 2027, and October 1, 2027 – November 30, 2027.
• Total hours: 225 hours from January to June 2027, and 20 hours from October to November 2027.
• Monthly hours vary; monthly duty schedules will be provided.
• Mandatory availability between January 8 and January 15, 2027, is a prerequisite for application.

Pay

• January – June 2027: €1,456.81 gross per month.
• October 2027: €350.00 gross per month.
• November 2027: €650.00 gross per month.

Benefits

• Financial benefits and security:
  • Employer contributions to a company pension scheme.
  • Employee discounts at numerous companies.
  • Secure employment with stable working conditions.
  • Affordable and diverse meals at on-site canteens.
• Work-life balance and compatibility:
  • Balanced workload through fair work distribution and teamwork.
  • Childcare options, including during school holidays.
  • Flexible working hours (where applicable) and telework options up to 40%.
• Work culture and values:
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.
  • Employee events, networking opportunities, and medical lectures.
  • Health promotion and preventive care programs.
• Mobility:
  • Subsidized annual public transport tickets.
  • Central locations with excellent public transport connections.
  • Affordable parking and bicycle storage facilities.
• Professional development and career:
  • Access to internal continuing education and lifelong learning programs.
  • Career counseling, coaching, supervision, and mediation services.