Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 8a Mammography Educator for St George's National Breast Education Centre to join our friendly and well-established team. The post holder must be flexible, organised, prepared to embrace educational developments and to contribute to meetings, academic marking, lecturing and clinical training commitments in a professional manner commensurate with the role.
You will be dynamic, highly self-motivated and a role model to peers. The Breast Education team are friendly and highly skilled with a commitment to education and clinical training to support continuing professional development for all staff working within the specialty of breast imaging across all disciplines.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is expected to manage the TrainingCentre activities on behalf of the Education Manager and Director of Training in their absence. For the management element within the job, the emphasis will be on the needs of the organisation; planning activity and delivery; resource management including staff recruitment, development of courses and organization of all academic deliveries in collaboration with the Education Manager. As Deputy Manager, the post holder is expected to develop, organize, market, deliver, assess and provide quality assurance of all curricula across the spectrum of training provided by the centre. It is expected that the post holder will, where appropriate, support the CPD activities of the clinical team and the wider radiographic profession and promote and advance the interest of the South West London Breast Screening at a national level.
About us
As a National Breast Education Centre sited at St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, , we provide educational and clinical training for all staff disciplines employed in the NHS Breast Screening programme, NHS Breast Care Symptomatic Services and the Private Sector.
We are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Job description
Job responsibilities
**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- To hold or be working towards a Masters Postgraduate Qualification
- HSPC registered
- To hold or be working towards a Teaching Qualification in Healthcare
Desirable
- To hold a management qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years senior clinical experience with a clear understanding of evidence based practice.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a training environment.
- A minimum of 2 years teaching experience including lecturing and marking of writtenassessments.
- Experience with budgets
- Experience of working in the NHSBSP
Desirable
- Experience in management skills
Skills
Essential
- Clearly spoken/articulate, being enthusiastic and diplomatic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and solve problems.
- Responsible approach and be able to use own initiative, with the ability to take control of situations where appropriate.
- Ability to manage change
Desirable
- Ability to coach and develop staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of the Breast Screening Programme and professional standards
- Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of interests in health studies particularly Breast Care/Disease and Cancer Services
Desirable
- Ability to undertake audit and research.
Additional requirements
Essential
- A highly competent approach to mammography and educational techniques.
- Ability to travel to national meetings and Breast Screening Units.
- Capable of innovation for motivating, managing and promoting good team working with students, administrators, teaching and training staff.
- Abilities commensurate with those required of a manager of a strategic business unit with an identified budget, activity contract
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- BSc in Radiography or equivalent
- To hold or be working towards a Masters Postgraduate Qualification
- HSPC registered
- To hold or be working towards a Teaching Qualification in Healthcare
Desirable
- To hold a management qualification
Experience
Essential
- At least 5 years senior clinical experience with a clear understanding of evidence based practice.
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within a training environment.
- A minimum of 2 years teaching experience including lecturing and marking of writtenassessments.
- Experience with budgets
- Experience of working in the NHSBSP
Desirable
- Experience in management skills
Skills
Essential
- Clearly spoken/articulate, being enthusiastic and diplomatic
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and solve problems.
- Responsible approach and be able to use own initiative, with the ability to take control of situations where appropriate.
- Ability to manage change
Desirable
- Ability to coach and develop staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- A thorough understanding of the Breast Screening Programme and professional standards
- Continuing Professional Development
- Evidence of interests in health studies particularly Breast Care/Disease and Cancer Services
Desirable
- Ability to undertake audit and research.
Additional requirements
Essential
- A highly competent approach to mammography and educational techniques.
- Ability to travel to national meetings and Breast Screening Units.
- Capable of innovation for motivating, managing and promoting good team working with students, administrators, teaching and training staff.
- Abilities commensurate with those required of a manager of a strategic business unit with an identified budget, activity contract
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).
