Job summary
Have you got a special interest in training but also enjoy your clinical work as a Sonographer, if so then this may be the role for you.
The vacancy will combine a Sonographer role (0.8 WTE) with that of a Radiology Clinical Practice Educator (RCPE)(0.2 WTE), to manage, develop and co-ordinate the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students within the relevant modality. The post holder will coordinate and facilitate the education and clinical practice of students in the practice setting. It will be expected the RCPE will work within the scope of the four pillars of practice demonstrating expert clinical practice, leadership and management skills, knowledge and delivery of education and participate in research and development
Main duties of the job
The post holder will have the managerial responsibility and day to day leadership for:
- Undergraduate students
- Postgraduate students
- Apprenticeships
- Work experience students
- Elective students
The post will be required to:
- work alongside the Team Managers and the Modality Leads to support in recruitment, induction and preceptorship for newly qualified Radiographers and international recruits to ensure they
- be the key contact with the Higher Education Institutes.
- work in clinical areas with staff to act as a coach, mentor, assessor, and role model and will have significant clinical and leadership responsibilities, acting as an expert in their area of clinical expertise and act as a point of contact in a multi-disciplinary team
- work alongside the senior leadership team and finance team in business planning for the future workforce and managing the apprenticeship degree programme in the department, demonstrating a good understanding of business and finance in the planning of all aspects of education and training in radiology
- be accountable for the training within the Radiology department and will contribute to development of policies and guidelines with the department
The post holder will also work 0.8WTE as a sonographer within the department, providing a range of examinations in gen med, gynae, obstetrics and MSK where applicable.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant discipline
Desirable
- Managerial/Teaching qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and experience to plan, prioritise and lead the relevant diagnostic imaging training.
- National Guidance related to the education and training, specifically relating to radiology and the SoR Education and Career Framework
- Highly developed specialist knowledge to both develop and interpret the broad range of policies and put these into practice across all areas of relevant diagnostic area.
Desirable
- Ability to manage change
- Knowledge and understanding of underpinning principles of training and developing Radiology Workforce
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in both delivering and managing a broad range of diagnostic examinations relevant to the post.
- Experience of teaching, developing, and delivering and assessing training activities
- Experience of leading and motivating a team and/or service
- Experience of coaching, mentoring, and assessing
Desirable
- Developing and overseeing preceptorship programmes of newly qualified Radiographers.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret and make decisions on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational matters
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise work and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities
Person Specification
Qulaifications
Essential
- BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Professional Registration with HCPC
- Post Graduate Diploma in relevant discipline
Desirable
- Managerial/Teaching qualification and/or equivalent experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and experience to plan, prioritise and lead the relevant diagnostic imaging training.
- National Guidance related to the education and training, specifically relating to radiology and the SoR Education and Career Framework
- Highly developed specialist knowledge to both develop and interpret the broad range of policies and put these into practice across all areas of relevant diagnostic area.
Desirable
- Ability to manage change
- Knowledge and understanding of underpinning principles of training and developing Radiology Workforce
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience in both delivering and managing a broad range of diagnostic examinations relevant to the post.
- Experience of teaching, developing, and delivering and assessing training activities
- Experience of leading and motivating a team and/or service
- Experience of coaching, mentoring, and assessing
Desirable
- Developing and overseeing preceptorship programmes of newly qualified Radiographers.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to analyse, interpret and make decisions on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational matters
- Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise work and remain calm under pressure
- Ability to use own initiative
- Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities
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).
