Job summary
We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced Radiographer who has a keen interest in education at DCH to support supporting the ongoing investment in our Radiographer workforce.
This is a HEE funded post fixed term for 15 months initially. The post holder will help us to develop this role to expand and support radiographer education at all levels at DCH in the future.
The post will have a focus on developing the education and training of our support workers, undergraduate and postgraduate learners and newly appointed international recruits working in collaboration with the Radiographer leads and practice education facilitators in the education team.
This is a fantastic time to join the organisation with lots of innovation happening for our future workforce
Main duties of the job
- To support the Education, Learning and Development function within the department and wider Trust.
- To take a strategic role in enhancing the capacity, capability and quality of the education for all AHP health care staff, in partnership with key stakeholders.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Universities, Trust staff and professional bodies to implement and contribute to achievement of the national education contract with Health Education England.
- Contribute to the development, organisation and governance of relevant clinical practice
- Work in collaboration with the practice educators responsible for support worker development and the widening participation co-ordinator to design and implement an AHP support worker programme inclusive of onward career development opportunities.
- Provide support to all AHP undergraduate students ensuring that the quality standards for all learning environments are met including appropriate supervision in practice.
- Contribute to the delivery and design of the preceptorship programme for all newly registered AHP staff and monitor its effectiveness.
- Support the development of International recruits
- Support managers in identifying the continuing development needs of their staff and developing their Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Work collaboratively with the workforce planning lead on the development of new roles aligned to workforce plans and future service requirements within AHP services (Advanced and Enhanced practice)
- Monitor and coordinate the allocation of funding against the training needs analysis for Radiography staff.
- Produce reports for the People and Culture Committee, Operational Education group and Health Education England to monitor educational activity for the organisation.
- To support the Education, Learning and Development function within Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Represent the Trust at national and regional Education, Learning and Development events.
- Network locally, regionally and nationally with peer groups to support the sharing of best practice.
- Act as an expert resource for clinical education
- Promote effective communication and partnership relationships with education providers.
- Promote, develop and implement Trust policies and procedures.
- Design, deliver and evaluate training that has been deemed appropriate to be provided within the organisation
Lead on designated areas of work as agreed with the Line Manager
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with Universities, Trust staff and professional bodies to implement and contribute to achievement of the national education contract with Health Education England.
- Contribute to the development, organisation and governance of relevant clinical practice
- Work in collaboration with the practice educators responsible for support worker development and the widening participation co-ordinator to design and implement an AHP support worker programme inclusive of onward career development opportunities.
- Provide support to all AHP undergraduate students ensuring that the quality standards for all learning environments are met including appropriate supervision in practice.
- Contribute to the delivery and design of the preceptorship programme for all newly registered AHP staff and monitor its effectiveness.
- Support the development of International recruits
- Support managers in identifying the continuing development needs of their staff and developing their Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
- Work collaboratively with the workforce planning lead on the development of new roles aligned to workforce plans and future service requirements within AHP services (Advanced and Enhanced practice)
- Monitor and coordinate the allocation of funding against the training needs analysis for Radiography staff.
- Produce reports for the People and Culture Committee, Operational Education group and Health Education England to monitor educational activity for the organisation.
- To support the Education, Learning and Development function within Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
- Represent the Trust at national and regional Education, Learning and Development events.
- Network locally, regionally and nationally with peer groups to support the sharing of best practice.
- Act as an expert resource for clinical education
- Promote effective communication and partnership relationships with education providers.
- Promote, develop and implement Trust policies and procedures.
- Design, deliver and evaluate training that has been deemed appropriate to be provided within the organisation
Lead on designated areas of work as agreed with the Line Manager
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to masters level or demonstrable experience
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience at a band 6 level.
- HCPC Radiographer registration
- Recognised Teaching or Education qualification.
- Evidence of recent CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Understanding of Radiographer undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum and pathways
- In depth understanding of quality assurances processes to support learning in practice.
- Experience of supporting both undergraduate and post graduate learners in practice.
- Experience and understanding of the Training Needs Analysis processes
- Experience of facilitating change.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise and manage competing agendas
- oEvidence of ability to work as a proficient Practitioner.
- oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, patients and the public.
- oEffective time management.
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance.
- oAbility to develop competency profiles
- oWorking understanding of undergraduate and postgraduate education pathways
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Educated to masters level or demonstrable experience
- Minimum of 3 years post-qualification clinical experience at a band 6 level.
- HCPC Radiographer registration
- Recognised Teaching or Education qualification.
- Evidence of recent CPD
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and Understanding of Radiographer undergraduate and postgraduate curriculum and pathways
- In depth understanding of quality assurances processes to support learning in practice.
- Experience of supporting both undergraduate and post graduate learners in practice.
- Experience and understanding of the Training Needs Analysis processes
- Experience of facilitating change.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oAbility to prioritise and manage competing agendas
- oEvidence of ability to work as a proficient Practitioner.
- oAbility to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels, patients and the public.
- oEffective time management.
- oUnderstanding of clinical governance.
- oAbility to develop competency profiles
- oWorking understanding of undergraduate and postgraduate education pathways
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).
