Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

CT Practice Educator

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Job summary

VACANCY FOR INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY WITHIN THE 5 TRUSTS:

- Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust- Epsom & St Helier University Hospital NHS Trust- St George's University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust- Croydon University Hospital- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

South West London Imaging Academy are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to expand Training Academy. We are aiming to expand our US provisions and further develop our CT provisions.

The Imaging training academy currently has 4 practice educators in post and has delivered around 40 educational events since its inception in February 23.

This exciting opportunity forms part of the London wide Imaging Training Academy and is a fantastic prospect for Radiographers looking to advance their careers.

The roles will form part of a team and each role will have a specific focus and be supported by the Imaging Academy manager as well as the wider SWL Imaging team.

We are looking for forward thinking radiographers who will take a leading role in Training and development across the sector and support recruitment and retention of staff by making SWL an attractive place to work.

Successful candidates will be responsible for designing, implementing and supporting training across the sector in their specific area as well as supporting the wider team with educational events.

The posts will initially be fixed term for 12 months . Applications are welcome from staff for part time/flexible working options.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the SWL ITA Manager, the CT Practice Educator will be responsible for planning, organisation, delivery and assessment of CT educational and training programmes to Radiographers working in the five trusts in SWL.

Key elements of the role will be:

performing learner needs analyses across all 5 acute trusts within SWL
producing a training an education plan that responds to identified needs
identifying training course opportunities for qualified Radiographers
co-ordinating and supporting training course application processes
performing an assurance role to ensure training providers are meeting SWL expectations of a high quality learning experience
ensuring learners are on track with course milestones
identifying and supporting failing learners
working closely with Superintendent Radiographers across SWL.

Accordingly, we are looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated senior Radiographer with excellent coaching and mentoring skills to provide clinical leadership and support to this important strand of the SWL Imaging Workforce Supply and Development delivery plan.

About us

Working arrangements

This is an internal secondment opportunity open to Radiographers within any of the 5 trusts within SW London. We are open to more than one person filling the role i.e. full time or part time/ job share and flexible working arrangements.

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust hosts the funding for this role and is therefore leading the secondment appointment process on behalf of all five acute trusts in SW London: Croydon, Epsom & St Helier, Kingston, St George's and The Royal Marsden.

Successful candidate(s) will continue to be employed by their current employer but will be seconded from their usual duties for the term of this fixed-term secondment to work across all five SW London acute trusts to deliver on the duties and responsibilities set out in the Job Description.

This is a peripatetic role, working across all five acute hospital trusts. The role holder is expected to arrange and attend meetings and training events across SW London and therefore spend the majority of the time on site. There is some scope for remote working, to be agreed with the SWL Imaging Training Academy Manager.

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£56,388 to £62,785 a year p.a. pro rata. Incl. HCAS Outer (current T&C's and HCAS remain)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

396-NN-5871892-AHP-Y

Job locations

Any of the 5 trusts within SW London

KT2 7QB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Lead on CT education matters across all five SW London acute trusts and help set standards for practice in liaison with Superintendent Radiographers across SWL.
Manage the planning, organisation delivery and assessment of the effectiveness of CT educational and training programmes for Radiographers across all acute trust service sites within SW London (SWL).
Report to the SWL Imaging Training Academy management and leadership team on training status and progress and provide updates as may be required to other SWL, regional or national meetings as required.
Lead the development and implement innovative and creative training programmes and educational material to support staff across all sites and clinical environments, as well as to a diversity of patient presentations.
Deliver and undertake formal lectures and specialist presentations on topics including Imaging technique, safety and patient care to both small groups of trainees and large groups in SWL imaging departments (at audit, training and CPD sessions), and externally (conferences, higher education institutions, BSc and postgraduate courses).
Liaise and advise on education and practice development for Imaging services.
Input and contribute to the strategic development of education and policy making in the wider Imaging service.
To ensure familiarity with up-to-date practice and own skills are maintained, perform a range of diagnostic Imaging procedures within the employing trusts services, managing patient priority as appropriate and reporting on findings.

Other duties and responsibilities as set out in the detailed Job Description.

To discuss these posts or for any questions, please contact:

Fiona.addlesee@nhs.net

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties and responsibilities

Lead on CT education matters across all five SW London acute trusts and help set standards for practice in liaison with Superintendent Radiographers across SWL.
Manage the planning, organisation delivery and assessment of the effectiveness of CT educational and training programmes for Radiographers across all acute trust service sites within SW London (SWL).
Report to the SWL Imaging Training Academy management and leadership team on training status and progress and provide updates as may be required to other SWL, regional or national meetings as required.
Lead the development and implement innovative and creative training programmes and educational material to support staff across all sites and clinical environments, as well as to a diversity of patient presentations.
Deliver and undertake formal lectures and specialist presentations on topics including Imaging technique, safety and patient care to both small groups of trainees and large groups in SWL imaging departments (at audit, training and CPD sessions), and externally (conferences, higher education institutions, BSc and postgraduate courses).
Liaise and advise on education and practice development for Imaging services.
Input and contribute to the strategic development of education and policy making in the wider Imaging service.
To ensure familiarity with up-to-date practice and own skills are maintained, perform a range of diagnostic Imaging procedures within the employing trusts services, managing patient priority as appropriate and reporting on findings.

Other duties and responsibilities as set out in the detailed Job Description.

To discuss these posts or for any questions, please contact:

Fiona.addlesee@nhs.net

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
HCPC State Registration

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing CPD
Post graduate qualification in CT
Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of supervisory/teaching experience

Desirable

First line management experience

Current employer

Essential

Employed by an SWL acute trust (as is an internal secondment)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication and teaching skills and ability to adapt teaching styles
Excellent presentation skills

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

DCR , BSc Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
HCPC State Registration

Desirable

Evidence of ongoing CPD
Post graduate qualification in CT
Teaching qualification

Experience

Essential

Evidence of supervisory/teaching experience

Desirable

First line management experience

Current employer

Essential

Employed by an SWL acute trust (as is an internal secondment)

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent interpersonal skills
Effective communication and teaching skills and ability to adapt teaching styles
Excellent presentation skills

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.

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

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

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Any of the 5 trusts within SW London

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Any of the 5 trusts within SW London

KT2 7QB

Employer's website

https://kingstonhospital.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)