Job summary
We are looking for motivated, forward-thinking Radiographers with a passion for developing others. You will contribute to the education of pre-registration trainees and support newly qualified radiographers as they transition into practice within a large, diverse radiology department.
In this Practice Educator role, you will help shape the next generation of AHP professionals by fostering high-calibre learning opportunities and nurturing a positive, inclusive clinical learning culture.
Previous experience supporting learners and a recognised teaching, assessor, or mentorship qualification are desirable. In return, you will be supported with opportunities for your own continued professional growth.
Main duties of the job
If you are an organised and enthusiastic AHP seeking to expand into an educational role, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of our radiography workforce.
As a Practice Education Facilitator, you will be central to supporting both trainees and newly qualified radiographers. Working closely with our Lead Clinical Educators, you will help ensure that all student placements are well-structured, safe and conducive to learning.
The post includes a blend of clinical duties and training responsibilities, allowing you to maintain and grow your clinical expertise while supporting the wider learning agenda.
You will form a vital link between the Trust and our University partners, coordinating placements and helping students settle into the organisation.
Although your main base will be New Cross Hospital, you will also support radiology placements across the wider organisation, including at Cannock Chase Hospital.
As part of the Practice Education Team, you will contribute to organising and facilitating interprofessional forums and support sessions, providing opportunities for students to develop key clinical and leadership skills.
About us
The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.
We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.
The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will coordinate, support, and monitor highquality learning opportunities within the clinical assessment environment, ensuring both public protection and the effective development of trainees. They will play an active role in helping preregistration learners achieve their practice assessment outcomes, supporting their progression toward professional registration and facilitating their integration into the workplace.
They will also assist newly registered radiographers and internationally recruited colleagues as they settle into the department, providing mentorship, pastoral support, and structured training. This will enable new staff members to complete all required Trust and local competency documentation confidently and successfully.
In addition, the Practice Education Facilitator will lead on device and equipment training, delivering agreed programmes of learning and participating in educational audits in collaboration with local Higher Education Institutions. This work will be undertaken with a high degree of autonomy with guidance from the Lead Clinical Educators and Superintendent Radiographers.
Further details about these responsibilities are outlined in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder will coordinate, support, and monitor highquality learning opportunities within the clinical assessment environment, ensuring both public protection and the effective development of trainees. They will play an active role in helping preregistration learners achieve their practice assessment outcomes, supporting their progression toward professional registration and facilitating their integration into the workplace.
They will also assist newly registered radiographers and internationally recruited colleagues as they settle into the department, providing mentorship, pastoral support, and structured training. This will enable new staff members to complete all required Trust and local competency documentation confidently and successfully.
In addition, the Practice Education Facilitator will lead on device and equipment training, delivering agreed programmes of learning and participating in educational audits in collaboration with local Higher Education Institutions. This work will be undertaken with a high degree of autonomy with guidance from the Lead Clinical Educators and Superintendent Radiographers.
Further details about these responsibilities are outlined in the accompanying Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Qualified student assessor
- HCPC registered diagnostic radiographer with significant recent clinical experience
- Has significant clinical experience in at least one specialty e.g., CT, MRI, NI
- Specialist knowledge of mentorship & education techniques
Desirable
- Has experience in providing preceptorship to newly qualified staff
- Is willing to retrain in plain film to support clinical activity if required
- Holds a teaching or training qualification
Personal Statement
Essential
- In fewer than 200 words, please tell us why you would be suitable for this role
Experience
Essential
- Can evidence successfully teaching groups of trainees, e.g. portfolio of teaching aids or lectures
Person Specification
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
- Qualified student assessor
- HCPC registered diagnostic radiographer with significant recent clinical experience
- Has significant clinical experience in at least one specialty e.g., CT, MRI, NI
- Specialist knowledge of mentorship & education techniques
Desirable
- Has experience in providing preceptorship to newly qualified staff
- Is willing to retrain in plain film to support clinical activity if required
- Holds a teaching or training qualification
Personal Statement
Essential
- In fewer than 200 words, please tell us why you would be suitable for this role
Experience
Essential
- Can evidence successfully teaching groups of trainees, e.g. portfolio of teaching aids or lectures
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).
