Job summary
Wouldn't it be great to find a new role that combines Clinical Practice with Training and Education and where every day is different? Well look no further....Come and join us in the ImageEast Imaging Network as we continue to develop a new era of collaboration and co-operation in the way we deliver Imaging Services.As our Dexa Practice Educator you will work closely with the Dexa teams in all five of our member Trusts, supporting the training and development of staff undertaking the scanning, ensuring high standards of patient care and consistent image quality.Ideally you will have completed the Royal Osteoporosis Society National Training Scheme for Bone Densitometry and /or have significant clinical expertise in scanning of patients which you will use to support the Trust teams to develop and enhance their practice.The role is fixed-term for 12 months, or a secondment from your current role.
The post holder will be required to work flexibly to support the Dexa service within clinics across all five Network Trusts and on several sites. This will include regular travel to the different trust locations and working with different teams in different environments on a regular basis. Travel costs will be reimbursed.
Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!
Main duties of the job
Clinical: To maintain high standards of care by personal example and conduct, and to be a credible and competent practitioner within the clinical area. This must be in accordance with HCPC/NMC / relevant professional body Code of Professional Conduct and work within limits of competence.
Educational responsibilities: To coordinate the delivery of practical Dexa training for students and trainees to ensure a continuous workforce provision which is of high quality. The post holder will work with other members of the team, the wider professional workforce, key stakeholders and HEI personnel, where appropriate, to ensure practical and theoretical standards are met.
To assist with inductions and learning programmes for newly qualified and newly recruited staff.
To ensure that feedback is provided by staff on training activities and collating this information.
To liaise with appropriate inter-professional representatives to ensure educational provision is utilized effectively and is appropriate.
Providing direct clinical supervision and constructive feedback to a multi-professional cohort of Dexa learners and (where appropriate to do so) existing qualified Dexa staff to support post qualification development.
Developing a Dexa competency passport that is shared across the network.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
- The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
- New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
- Hertford County, Hertford
- Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold relevant (e.g Radiography or Nursing) degree or diploma and appropriate clinical and practical Dexa qualification
- Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) - radiographer or other professional body such as NMC
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with, training & supporting student Radiographers/ other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Evidenced experience of leading and developing and delivering an NHS DEXA service
- Developing, coordinating and implementing an effective practical training programme for trainees
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently perform and produce a concise written Dexa report in a timely manner for examination
- Ability to teach and mentor different levelled staff
- Report Dexa examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings with appropriate follow up in line with department protocol.
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients.
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
- High self awareness, understanding own strengths, emotions limitations
- Maintain and promote high standards of care and clinical skills
- Confident in using different patient record and imaging systems e.g. RIS, PACS.
Desirable
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Knowledge of evidence-based policy making and NHS governance
Desirable
- Excellent understanding of the wider health system and reform programme
- Knowledge of programme and project management methodology
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Act as an ambassador for the the Diagnostics Programme Team displaying the highest levels of professionalism at all times
- Role model our Trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Hold relevant (e.g Radiography or Nursing) degree or diploma and appropriate clinical and practical Dexa qualification
- Registration with Healthcare Professions Council (HCPC) - radiographer or other professional body such as NMC
Desirable
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with, training & supporting student Radiographers/ other healthcare professionals
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Willingness to further develop knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Evidenced experience of leading and developing and delivering an NHS DEXA service
- Developing, coordinating and implementing an effective practical training programme for trainees
Skills
Essential
- Ability to independently perform and produce a concise written Dexa report in a timely manner for examination
- Ability to teach and mentor different levelled staff
- Report Dexa examinations in a range of locations. Correctly interpreting findings with appropriate follow up in line with department protocol.
- Excellent communication skills with staff and patients.
- Excellent team and personal organisational skills
- High self awareness, understanding own strengths, emotions limitations
- Maintain and promote high standards of care and clinical skills
- Confident in using different patient record and imaging systems e.g. RIS, PACS.
Desirable
- Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Knowledge of evidence-based policy making and NHS governance
Desirable
- Excellent understanding of the wider health system and reform programme
- Knowledge of programme and project management methodology
Other Requirements
Essential
- Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
- Act as an ambassador for the the Diagnostics Programme Team displaying the highest levels of professionalism at all times
- Role model our Trust values every day
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
