Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design and development of the new South West region Imaging Training Academy. The purpose of the Academy Leads (one post from Medical and one for Clinical professions) is to provide south west regional leadership for the delivery of high quality, cross specialty, and multi-professional Imaging training, through leadership of the SWITA, and managing the core academy team.
This role will be integral to the development of the academy and will be responsible for providing leadership aligned to the aims of the academy. The key outputs from the role, supported by the Academy Programme Manager, and the NHSE SW Cancer & Diagnostics Programme Team will be:
- increased training capacity across a region
- provision of multi-professional training across a team
- provision of flexible and high-quality training environments for the imaging workforce, including clinical radiology, diagnostic radiography and sonography, medical physicists, and imaging & mammography support workforce
- Enabled immersive training in priority areas to support the rapid development of skills to support learning trajectory.
- optimisation of available teaching faculty
This post is a 1.0 wte Band 8c and could be provided as a 'job share' between 2 individuals, through a secondment or fixed term contracts. The post is professionally and managerially accountable to the NHSE SW Regional Postgraduate Dean as Senior Responsible Officer for the SWITA.
Main duties of the job
See please detailed Job Description and personal specification for more information on the main responsibilities for the role.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote and strengthen the practice of lifelong learning along the professional development continuum from qualification to retirement.
- Understand the important contribution made by all members of the multi-professional health care team, including support staff as well as clinicians.
- Responsible for providing leadership aligned to the aims of the academy. The key outputs from the role, supported by the Academy Programme Manager, and the NHSE SW Cancer & Diagnostics Programme Team will be:
- increased training capacity across a region
- provision of multi-professional training across a team
- provision of flexible and high-quality training environments for the imaging workforce, including clinical radiology, diagnostic radiography and sonography, medical physicists, and imaging & mammography support workforce
- Enabled immersive training in priority areas to support the rapid development of skills to support learning trajectory.
- Optimisation of available teaching faculty
LEADERSHIP
- To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the south west Imaging Training Academy
- To contribute to the vision of the south west integrated care systems, south west Imaging Networks, and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training in imaging.
- To be an advocate and positive role model on behalf of SWITA, promoting leadership that inspires, motivates, and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
- To work on behalf of SWITA, providing expert advice on imaging-specific matters
- To work locally with key groups and stakeholders including NHSEI, to attend and host events across the south east region, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of NHSE.
- To review how multi-professional healthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
- To work with providers and others to support and capture innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop best practice.
- To ensure delivery of the imaging-specific aspects of the NHSE mandate through local initiatives and programs.
- To work with others, including the NHSE SW AHP Lead, the NHSE SW Regional Postgraduate Dean, the Schools of Radiology, and the NHSE SW Cancer & Diagnostics Programme Team to develop further consistency and commonality across education and training in England.
See please detailed Job Description and personal specification for more information on the main responsibilities for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Promote and strengthen the practice of lifelong learning along the professional development continuum from qualification to retirement.
- Understand the important contribution made by all members of the multi-professional health care team, including support staff as well as clinicians.
- Responsible for providing leadership aligned to the aims of the academy. The key outputs from the role, supported by the Academy Programme Manager, and the NHSE SW Cancer & Diagnostics Programme Team will be:
- increased training capacity across a region
- provision of multi-professional training across a team
- provision of flexible and high-quality training environments for the imaging workforce, including clinical radiology, diagnostic radiography and sonography, medical physicists, and imaging & mammography support workforce
- Enabled immersive training in priority areas to support the rapid development of skills to support learning trajectory.
- Optimisation of available teaching faculty
LEADERSHIP
- To provide effective clinical leadership, contributing to the strategic development of the south west Imaging Training Academy
- To contribute to the vision of the south west integrated care systems, south west Imaging Networks, and to enhance patient care by providing leadership and direction with respect to the quality of education and training in imaging.
- To be an advocate and positive role model on behalf of SWITA, promoting leadership that inspires, motivates, and empowers all staff, and demonstrating the values of the NHS.
- To work on behalf of SWITA, providing expert advice on imaging-specific matters
- To work locally with key groups and stakeholders including NHSEI, to attend and host events across the south east region, to develop key liaisons and to ensure effective local engagement and responsiveness in line with the culture of NHSE.
- To review how multi-professional healthcare teams interact and identify opportunities for different healthcare professions to work more effectively together through education and training.
- To work with providers and others to support and capture innovation locally and ensure national and local conversations develop best practice.
- To ensure delivery of the imaging-specific aspects of the NHSE mandate through local initiatives and programs.
- To work with others, including the NHSE SW AHP Lead, the NHSE SW Regional Postgraduate Dean, the Schools of Radiology, and the NHSE SW Cancer & Diagnostics Programme Team to develop further consistency and commonality across education and training in England.
See please detailed Job Description and personal specification for more information on the main responsibilities for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA clinical qualification, registered with a regulatory body with and active registration or licence to practise (E)
- oOutstanding professional record, both clinically and in education and training (E)
Desirable
- oA higher diploma/degree in clinical education or leadership (D)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oClear understanding of and evidence of involvement with the delivery and management of imaging education and training (E)
- oProven knowledge of the challenges to imaging training delivery (E)
Desirable
- oProven knowledge and demonstrable experience of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training (D)
Abilities & Apititude
Essential
- oLeadership and vision (E)
- oAbility to work with diverse stakeholders in delivering the key outcomes of the academy (E)
Desirable
- oProven "horizon scanning" skills (D)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA clinical qualification, registered with a regulatory body with and active registration or licence to practise (E)
- oOutstanding professional record, both clinically and in education and training (E)
Desirable
- oA higher diploma/degree in clinical education or leadership (D)
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- oClear understanding of and evidence of involvement with the delivery and management of imaging education and training (E)
- oProven knowledge of the challenges to imaging training delivery (E)
Desirable
- oProven knowledge and demonstrable experience of contemporary information management systems and technology as a tool in education and training (D)
Abilities & Apititude
Essential
- oLeadership and vision (E)
- oAbility to work with diverse stakeholders in delivering the key outcomes of the academy (E)
Desirable
- oProven "horizon scanning" skills (D)
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).
