Job summary
We are looking for a Practice Educator in Ultrasound (US) to join our progressive Imaging Academy team, hosted by UCLH Imaging service.
The role is a 12 month fixed term contract working 37.5 hours per week
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, highly motivated, dedicated & experienced radiographer to become our practice educator to help support and develop US training across the North Central London (NCL) Imaging Network.
You must have outstanding communication skills and a passion for Education. The post holder will lead on and support delivery of US training to radiographers across the 7 Trusts in the North Central London (NCL). You will be responsible for developing innovative methods of training and assessment, including simulation.
The Practice Educator will be part of a team of Practice Educators in NCL and will be a pivotal facet of the NCL Imaging Academy, based at UCLH and, for US, also at Finchley Memorial Community Diagnostic Centre.
We pride ourselves on facilitating continual professional development for all our staff.
If you are successful on shortlisting we would be happy to arrange a tour of the department at the time of your Interview.
Main duties of the job
- Act as a lead educator in US within UCLH and the NCL Imaging Network.
- Be a tangible link between North Central London (NCL) Trusts and to liaise with equivalent staff in other spokes of the academy within London and potentially across the UK.
- Report into the NCL Workforce and Academy Meetings on the progress of the Ultrasound Modality Group, as required.
- Support the Imaging Academy Manager in developing monthly reports for the NCL Imaging Workforce and Academy Group, which in turn reports into the NCL Imaging Board. Regionally, the NCL Imaging Academy is part of the London Imaging Academy, which provides regional leadership and direction as part of a hub and spoke model.
- To contribute to the development and update of policies, protocols and guidelines to support the services as required.
- To demonstrate awareness and compliance with Trust policies, procedures, guidelines and standards. This will include identification of risk.
- Provide clinical supervision and work-based learning to all trainees from the imaging workforce.
- To assess quality of the clinical and other practice learning environments and propose interventions for improvement.
- Co-chair the NCL Ultrasound Modality Group, ensuring there is a focus on learning, development and education
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Radiology directorate at UCLH is in the Imaging Division which also includes Nuclear Medicine. The Division is in Surgery and Cancer Board which is led by the Medical Director. Radiology services are provided at 5 sites across the UCLH campus. We provide CT, MRI, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology services.
This directorate is part of the North Central London Imaging Network and consists of 7 member Trusts across 5 London boroughs. The Trusts are Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Royal Free London, University College London Hospitals and the Whittington Hospital. It also includes 2 Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) in Finchley Memorial CDC and Wood Green CDC. NCL Imaging Network operates collaboratively as an imaging community to ensure the population of NCL have access to high quality, timely, and equitable access to imaging to support better patient outcomes. The imaging workforce of NCL are supported by the NCL Imaging Academy training and development programme which is widely accessible to all member Trusts. Staff mobility across the Imaging Network is a core ambition and post holders may have the opportunity to work at other NCL Imaging sites with appropriate notice and training.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
The Radiology directorate at UCLH is in the Imaging Division which also includes Nuclear Medicine. The Division is in Surgery and Cancer Board which is led by the Medical Director. Radiology services are provided at 5 sites across the UCLH campus. We provide CT, MRI, X-ray, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound and Interventional Radiology services.
This directorate is part of the North Central London Imaging Network and consists of 7 member Trusts across 5 London boroughs. The Trusts are Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, North Middlesex University Hospital, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Moorfields Eye Hospital, Royal Free London, University College London Hospitals and the Whittington Hospital. It also includes 2 Community Diagnostic Centres (CDC) in Finchley Memorial CDC and Wood Green CDC. NCL Imaging Network operates collaboratively as an imaging community to ensure the population of NCL have access to high quality, timely, and equitable access to imaging to support better patient outcomes. The imaging workforce of NCL are supported by the NCL Imaging Academy training and development programme which is widely accessible to all member Trusts. Staff mobility across the Imaging Network is a core ambition and post holders may have the opportunity to work at other NCL Imaging sites with appropriate notice and training.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent and relevant Masters degree or equivalent
- HCPC/IPEM State Registration
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training in medical ultrasound
- Proven and current experience of highly specialised radiographer practice underpinned by theory (acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in a specialist field of radiography).
Desirable
- A formal teaching qualification/ commitment to commence a recognised course of study to achieve a teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience and techniques
- Evidence of signifiant clinical experience as a radiographer within US.
- Contemporary knowledge of diagnostic imaging (theory and practice).
- Experience of mentoring trainee radiographers within a modality.
- Delivery of education and training within a clinical area.
Desirable
- Additional expertise in a specialist aspect(s) of radiography.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to supervise work of others, assess competency and capability and give feedback on performance
- Able to apply focus and frequent concentration to both patient observation and assessment but also in the design and delivery of highly complex, specialist training.
- Awareness of implications of current legislation on departmental practice.
- Ability to view monitor screens for extended periods of time
Person Specification
Knowledge & Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in diagnostic radiography or equivalent and relevant Masters degree or equivalent
- HCPC/IPEM State Registration
- Portfolio of evidence of Continuing Professional Development including post graduate specialist training in medical ultrasound
- Proven and current experience of highly specialised radiographer practice underpinned by theory (acquired through degree, post graduate study and significant experience in a specialist field of radiography).
Desirable
- A formal teaching qualification/ commitment to commence a recognised course of study to achieve a teaching qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable evidence of a wide range of general radiographic experience and techniques
- Evidence of signifiant clinical experience as a radiographer within US.
- Contemporary knowledge of diagnostic imaging (theory and practice).
- Experience of mentoring trainee radiographers within a modality.
- Delivery of education and training within a clinical area.
Desirable
- Additional expertise in a specialist aspect(s) of radiography.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to supervise work of others, assess competency and capability and give feedback on performance
- Able to apply focus and frequent concentration to both patient observation and assessment but also in the design and delivery of highly complex, specialist training.
- Awareness of implications of current legislation on departmental practice.
- Ability to view monitor screens for extended periods of time
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).
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).
