Job summary
The Imaging team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to share this fixed term role to help support our workforce of the future!
We are looking for an experienced, highly motivated radiographer with a strong background and proven interest in education and training. You must already possess excellent knowledge and skills, be open minded to innovation and committed to delivering a high-quality imaging service.
You will play a key, cross-site, role in helping to optimise the experience and offering to our undergraduate students, delivery of work experience opportunities for our local community and in exploring new technologies and partnerships.
We have a large student intake across our three sites and what we believe is a truly unique offering in terms of experience for the three universities which we are partnered with.
Supported in your role by incredibly dedicated, friendly and welcoming teams across our sites, you will be joining one of the largest NHS trusts at a truly exciting time for the Imaging workforce.
Our departments are home to state-of-the-art technology, innovative services and we encourage the development of our staff through postgraduate offerings.
We work in collaboration with our partners in North-West London and the region. You will have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with fellow practice educators across the capital and with fellow allied health professionals.
Does this opportunity appeal to you? Then please apply!
Main duties of the job
- Provide advice and support for students and apprentices during their clinical placements and when undertaking work based learning, with the aim of ensuring they receive the best possible experience in relation to the placement areas, mentorship/supervision and achievement of learning outcomes.
- Champion work with clinical leads, line managers and education staff to ensure adequate provision of mentors/assessors to meet service commitment for student placements
- To enable learning opportunities to be utilised both in the clinical area and across the Trust as appropriate.
- Use appropriate teaching methodologies including clinical supervision, action learning, facilitation, face to face, information technology and computer literacy skills to support learners and their mentors/supervisors on placement.
- Work in partnership with HEIs and relevant Trust leads to co-ordinate induction programmes for students and apprentices.
- Effectively support University leads in establishing quality learning opportunities for students and apprentices whilst in practice, this will include inter-professional learning.
- Continually review the Clinical Placement facilities available to pre-registration students, identify new placement provision, including the use of modern technology
About us
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diagnostic radiographer with current registration with the HCPC
- Minimum of 2:1 degree or relevant experience and post registration CPD courses / activities.
- Willing to undertake further academic study relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level 7 relevant education / study / activity
Skills
Essential
- High level of organisational skills and ability to plan workload, analyse tasks and problem solve.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice and using research and other forms of evidence to audit, develop and improve practice (clinical or education focused).
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Able to present complex information and presentations to a range of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Project Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills and experience gained in a wide range of specialist imaging modalities
- Provides evidence of credible leadership and experience in people management, and, improving the patient experience through improvement work, research or audit
- Extensive NHS experience at a senior level
- Assessment of staff/learners in the clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in both the clinical and non-clinical environment
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Diagnostic radiographer with current registration with the HCPC
- Minimum of 2:1 degree or relevant experience and post registration CPD courses / activities.
- Willing to undertake further academic study relevant to the post
Desirable
- Evidence of Masters Level 7 relevant education / study / activity
Skills
Essential
- High level of organisational skills and ability to plan workload, analyse tasks and problem solve.
- Evidence of applying current research to practice and using research and other forms of evidence to audit, develop and improve practice (clinical or education focused).
- Demonstrate the ability to compile complex written information
- Able to present complex information and presentations to a range of internal and external stakeholders
Desirable
- Project Management skills
Experience
Essential
- Up to date clinical skills and experience gained in a wide range of specialist imaging modalities
- Provides evidence of credible leadership and experience in people management, and, improving the patient experience through improvement work, research or audit
- Extensive NHS experience at a senior level
- Assessment of staff/learners in the clinical environment
Desirable
- Experience of teaching in both the clinical and non-clinical environment
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).
