Academy Director (NW School of Radiology Academy)

NHS England

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Job summary

The North West School of Radiology (NWSOR) is seeking applications for an Academy Director who will be responsible forthecoordination and delivery of the School's Academy curriculum. This will be specific to the core training years from ST1 - ST3and the delivery of ST1 & ST2 Academy placements.

The post holder willoversee the line management of ST1 TSTL &SubspecialtyCurriculum Leads to ensure coverage of the curriculum and sessional teaching is delivered. This includes yearly appraisals, recruitment, and Educator MSF collation.

The post holder will work collaboratively with Head of School, TPDs and Programme Support to support operational delivery within the NW School of Radiology.

Travel to our regional Academy sites is expected and required for all of our posts. All mileage and incurred expenses are reimbursed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

oOversee and guide ST1 and ST2 Academy placements & ST3 core curriculum. This involves knowledge of curriculum delivered and working with subspeciality curriculum leads.

oWork closely with TSTL at ST1 and ST2 Academy placements

oWork closely with Exam support TPD

oCoordinate teaching sessions with programme support team where applicable

oOrganise Academy Development Day

oConduct bi yearly performance reviews and yearly appraisal of Academy team

oAttend bi yearly performance review

oYearly appraisal and Educator MSF

oAttend TPD away day

o Recruitment of subspeciality curriculum leads & clinical lecturers

oSet up job plan for Clinical Lecturers

oParticipate in Quality Panel for Academy

oTwice yearly meetings with leads

oMonthly Academy review meetings with programme support team

oComplete trainee workplace-based assessments where applicable

oSupport Digital imaging education practice - CIMAR

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

  • Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
  • Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
  • Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
  • Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
  • Delivering value for money.

If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6427851-E

Job locations

3 Picadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School Programme Support Business Manager, Programme Support team and educators to enable successful delivery of the Academy. The Radiology Academy has expanded to include teaching sites in Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, The Christie, Aintree and East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as well as installing a new dedicated site in South Manchester.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School Programme Support Business Manager, Programme Support team and educators to enable successful delivery of the Academy. The Radiology Academy has expanded to include teaching sites in Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, The Christie, Aintree and East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as well as installing a new dedicated site in South Manchester.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
  • Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
  • Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience

Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years post CCT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses in Clinical Radiology
  • Experience of creating both online & in person teaching material
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education

Desirable

  • Prior teaching experience within the Radiology Academy
  • Prior Leadership role within Education/Training

Skills

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery.

Desirable

  • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
  • Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
  • Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience

Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years post CCT

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses in Clinical Radiology
  • Experience of creating both online & in person teaching material
  • Previous or current appointment as a Leader in Healthcare Education

Desirable

  • Prior teaching experience within the Radiology Academy
  • Prior Leadership role within Education/Training

Skills

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery.

Desirable

  • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

3 Picadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

3 Picadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School

Dr Dhivya Paravasthu

Dhivya.Paravasthu@nhs.net

Date posted

12 July 2024

Pay scheme

Very senior manager (VSM)

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6427851-E

Job locations

3 Picadilly Place

Manchester

M1 3BN


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