Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an experienced, enthusiastic Radiographer to apply for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) role. This would be a 1.0 whole time equivalent (WTE) position. A job share will be considered if this meets the service needs and requirements.
The Radiographer (Clinical Educator) will work within the practice development team and co-ordinate the training, education and professional development of new graduates/Radiographers and Radiology Apprentices.
It is envisaged that a significant proportion of this post will be spent working clinically to supervise and engage Preceptorship staff and apprentices learners within Plain film. The successful candidate will be highly clinically visible and act as a source of feedback and guidance on training and development.
You will work as part of the team to support practice development in clinical effectiveness and professional development. They will also support, mentor and teach Radiographers in the department.
The post requires proven experience of supervising learners.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert
The post holder will:
o Supporting the delivery of education and training to Radiographers and other healthcare professionalso Ensure that education and training meets the specific needs of the specialist area.o Promote an environment that encourages learning, teaching and the development of all staff, including those undergoing training.o Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Education and Training within the speciality.o Be expected to function as an independent practitioner/clinical expert by virtue of their in-depth knowledge and experience.o Identify areas for development and improvement and take proactive steps to support any required changeso Support the measurement of the impact of training and education and new initiatives and projects.
About us
Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives, and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) Post.
The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.
We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) Post.
The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.
We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification.
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/Diploma in Radiogrpahy
- HCPC registration
- Commitment to PG Cert training
- Student assessor trained
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- In depth post registration experience
- High level of radiographic technique experience
Desirable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Deal with conflict and challenging behaviour
- Present highly complex information at an appropriate level
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of planning, scheduling, monitoring and coordinating - and their interrelationships
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work across campuses and shift patterns to support learning across the service delivery schedule
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.
Desirable
- Willingness to support widening participation recruitment initiatives
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of Radiography duties
- Ability to manoeuvre patients and medical equipment according to policy
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify own and others learning and development needs
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to assess effectiveness of learning methods and contribute to improvements
Person Specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- BSC/Diploma in Radiogrpahy
- HCPC registration
- Commitment to PG Cert training
- Student assessor trained
Desirable
- Teaching qualification
- Formal leadership and management training
Experience
Essential
- In depth post registration experience
- High level of radiographic technique experience
Desirable
Communication and Relationship skills
Essential
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy skills
Desirable
- Deal with conflict and challenging behaviour
- Present highly complex information at an appropriate level
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of planning, scheduling, monitoring and coordinating - and their interrelationships
Other requirements specific to the role
Essential
- Able to work across campuses and shift patterns to support learning across the service delivery schedule
- Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.
Desirable
- Willingness to support widening participation recruitment initiatives
Physical Skills
Essential
- Able to perform the full range of Radiography duties
- Ability to manoeuvre patients and medical equipment according to policy
Analytical and Judgement Skills
Essential
- Ability to identify own and others learning and development needs
- Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines
Desirable
- Ability to assess effectiveness of learning methods and contribute to improvements
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).