Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
AHP Clinical Educator (Diagnostic Radiography)
Are you a diagnostic radiographer that is passionate about education and training? Do you want to develop the future workforce? This post would allow you develop education and support learners in the Radiography department.
There are 25 hours available hours for this post, based across both the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to work together with other clinical educators at the trust and within the wider ICS to develop radiography education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Radiology Team and lead on guidance and support for AHP learners including pre-registration, postgraduate, apprentices, preceptees, international recruits and return to practice radiographers.
The post holder will be expected to be clinically competent to work alongside learners in practice to support their development.
They will alongside the Modality Leads to ensure newly appointed or promoted staff are integrated smoothly into the workforce and new roles.
The post holder will support the development and postgraduate study towards extended scope and Advanced Practice.
The post holder will lead on the development of learning environments, training and internal progression periods, to drive the integration of theory and continued competency with practice.
They will work to ensure appropriate under-graduate student placement capacity is maintained and developed further in co-operation with the Practice Educator Facilitators in the Trust (PEF).
They will maintain links with AHP Practice Educators, the Associate Director of AHP's, the AHP Faculty and council, maximising any funding opportunities relevant to the department or role. They will attend Clinical Educator Forums, working in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the development of inter professional learning opportunities in practice.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':
Being a clinically led organisation
Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
A positive patient experience every time
A great place to work
Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
- Understanding of IRR and IRMER Regulations
- Significant recent clinical experience
- Teaching certificate or willing to work towards
- Masters level study
Desirable
- Leadership certificate or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Delivery of formal/informal teaching or of supporting training others
- Experience of supporting newly qualified staff in the clinical setting
- Mentoring or setting learning objectives
- Leadership experience
- Monitoring or setting standards
- Work collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
- Change management
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training packages
- Data collection and audit
- Clinical supervision
- Coaching experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Continuing professional development portfolio
- Presentation, facilitation and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate team
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of preceptorship
- Excellent Record keeping and report writing
- Ability to work independently using initiative appropriately
Desirable
- Project development skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Motivation
- Enthusiasm and commitment to learning
- Ability to work cross site
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- Current HCPC Registration
- Understanding of IRR and IRMER Regulations
- Significant recent clinical experience
- Teaching certificate or willing to work towards
- Masters level study
Desirable
- Leadership certificate or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Delivery of formal/informal teaching or of supporting training others
- Experience of supporting newly qualified staff in the clinical setting
- Mentoring or setting learning objectives
- Leadership experience
- Monitoring or setting standards
- Work collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
- Change management
Desirable
- Evidence of developing training packages
- Data collection and audit
- Clinical supervision
- Coaching experience
Skills & Aptitudes
Essential
- Continuing professional development portfolio
- Presentation, facilitation and coaching skills
- Excellent communication and coaching skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate team
- Leadership skills
- Knowledge of preceptorship
- Excellent Record keeping and report writing
- Ability to work independently using initiative appropriately
Desirable
- Project development skills
Other Requirements
Essential
- Motivation
- Enthusiasm and commitment to learning
- Ability to work cross site
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).
Employer details
Employer name
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Cumberland Infirmary &West Cumberland Hospital
Carlisle &Whitehaven
CA2 7HY
Employer's website
https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
