Job summary
Are you interested in service improvement through the professional development of radiographers?
You would be working alongside the radiology management team, the Christie Institute for Cancer Education, the clinical skills team, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that the staff working within the Radiology department are given all the education and training they need to succeed. From inducting new starters (and following their pathway to being fully independent members of the team) to managing adherence to trust policies and procedures, as well as promoting CPD opportunities, and giving clinical insight when developing new systems. The clinical practice educator role covers all areas within the radiology department and would provide an excellent opportunity for somebody with outstanding clinical skills and a desire to improve clinical practice.
The radiology department plays a crucial role in the accurate and timely diagnosis of cancer patients, and our mission is to empower staff to use their best practice, and evidence based research, to provide the best possible patient-centred care they can. We have a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, and the hospital employs cutting-edge technology and a multidisciplinary approach to provide the highest quality of cancer care.
Main duties of the job
This role is essential for the timely delivery of evidence-based, patient-centred, care within a varied and busy Radiology department.
You will be expected to work alongside senior management and departmental team leaders to promote high standards of care and ensure both new and existing staff are trained to plan, implement and evaluate this care. This includes maintaining accurate records, developing training and educational programmes, developing policies, and working clinically as part of a team.
Within an educational framework you will develop in-house education programmes, assessment based competency sign-offs, staff development programmes, and perform audits of education pathways. By working alongside the management team you will facilitate best practice by creating an environment conducive to learning.
For staff members on an individual level you will help in identifying learning needs, and will support staff members to develop the relevant competency and skills within their role. This will involve liaising with their line manager, and the team leader of the relevant area, to help manage issues of competency as they arise. You will also be part of the staff appraisal process, supporting staff to achieve their PDR objectives.
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, and the diagnostic radiography department completes over 60,000 investigations each year. We are a vibrant, diverse, and hard-working team who prioritise patient care and high-quality imaging. We cover a range of imaging modalities including CT, MR, X-Ray, Ultrasound and Interventional radiology which allows to do routine scans, clinical trials, acute diagnostic imaging, and procedures such as biopsies, stent insertions and therapeutic treatments in conjunction with our nuclear medicine department.
As well as the advanced practice radiographers we have developed the scope of practice for all of our Radiographers to include assessing CT Thorax scans (performed with IV contrast) to look for pulmonary emboli and in plain film imaging Radiographers have also been trained to assess chest x-rays for NG tube position - removing those which are incorrect sited and preventing a 'never event' from occurring.
We are a department that is very proud to be involved in education and research, including giving staff at all levels opportunities to develop. We have supported staff members to obtain advanced degrees including MSc's and PgCerts as well as NHS Leadership Academy qualifications and the in-house Christie Care Certificate. We also have ongoing apprenticeships for both BSc Diagnostic Radiographers and foundation level degree Assistant Practitioners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
1. Promote high standards of care and ensure staff are trained to plan, implement and evaluate this care.
2. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate all staff are working within the agreed policies, procedures or guidelines of the Trust.
3. Promote evidence based practice and ensure staff are trained to understand and deliver such care.
4. Contribute towards a patient-centered approach to care and treatment.
5. Work with the Multidisciplinary team to develop new evidence-based policies for the new services within Radiology.
6. Act as a role model, and work alongside staff, provide clinical support to staff within the department as part of their training and education
7. Where required, contribute to the delivery of care as part of the staffing numbers at the direction of the operational leads.
EDUCATIONAL
1. Implement relevant training, educational and mentoring processes for new staff members to facilitate successful completion of probationary periods.
2. Develop and participate in the training and education of existing staff within the Radiology department
3. Ensure that staff receive relevant training and education when new or revised policies are implemented.
4. Utilise an educational framework to allow clinical decision making and practice to take place through the development of:
Structured in house education programmes
Clinical skill competencies
Assessment based competency sign-offs
Staff development programmes
Audit of educational pathways/programmes
5. Facilitate best practice in conjunction with the management team, by creating an environment conducive to learning.
6. Take a lead in sharing good practice, within and outside the department and Trust.
PERSONNEL
1. Identify, and support individuals to develop the relevant competency and skills within their role, liaise with their line manager and the team leader of the relevant area to manage issues of competency as they arise.
2. Participate in staff appraisal processes and support team members in meeting their PDR objectives.
3. Work closely with the management team, and other Health Care professionals to develop and embed evidence-based practices within Radiology.
4. Work with the departmental rota team to identify suitable sessions where essential training can be scheduled.
5. Act in a manner consistent with the HCPC code of conduct and role model professional behaviour.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CLINICAL
1. Promote high standards of care and ensure staff are trained to plan, implement and evaluate this care.
2. Maintain accurate records to demonstrate all staff are working within the agreed policies, procedures or guidelines of the Trust.
3. Promote evidence based practice and ensure staff are trained to understand and deliver such care.
4. Contribute towards a patient-centered approach to care and treatment.
5. Work with the Multidisciplinary team to develop new evidence-based policies for the new services within Radiology.
6. Act as a role model, and work alongside staff, provide clinical support to staff within the department as part of their training and education
7. Where required, contribute to the delivery of care as part of the staffing numbers at the direction of the operational leads.
EDUCATIONAL
1. Implement relevant training, educational and mentoring processes for new staff members to facilitate successful completion of probationary periods.
2. Develop and participate in the training and education of existing staff within the Radiology department
3. Ensure that staff receive relevant training and education when new or revised policies are implemented.
4. Utilise an educational framework to allow clinical decision making and practice to take place through the development of:
Structured in house education programmes
Clinical skill competencies
Assessment based competency sign-offs
Staff development programmes
Audit of educational pathways/programmes
5. Facilitate best practice in conjunction with the management team, by creating an environment conducive to learning.
6. Take a lead in sharing good practice, within and outside the department and Trust.
PERSONNEL
1. Identify, and support individuals to develop the relevant competency and skills within their role, liaise with their line manager and the team leader of the relevant area to manage issues of competency as they arise.
2. Participate in staff appraisal processes and support team members in meeting their PDR objectives.
3. Work closely with the management team, and other Health Care professionals to develop and embed evidence-based practices within Radiology.
4. Work with the departmental rota team to identify suitable sessions where essential training can be scheduled.
5. Act in a manner consistent with the HCPC code of conduct and role model professional behaviour.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR (R) or BSc Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within multiple areas of radiology
- Experience working within a busy radiology department
- Teaching or mentorship experience
- Managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience working within oncology
- Participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to create high quality, professional documentation
Desirable
- ECDL or other IT related courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of educational pathways
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies
- Knowledge of current working practices within the department
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Reliable
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Smart professional appearance
- Ability to work flexibly
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- DCR (R) or BSc Radiography
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- Recognised teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Clinical experience within multiple areas of radiology
- Experience working within a busy radiology department
- Teaching or mentorship experience
- Managing own workload
Desirable
- Experience working within oncology
- Participation in audit
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Planning and organisational skills
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team
- Computer literacy
- Accurate record keeping
- Ability to create high quality, professional documentation
Desirable
- ECDL or other IT related courses
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of educational pathways
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of College of Radiographers policies
- Knowledge of current working practices within the department
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
OTHER
Essential
- Reliable
- Ability to use initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Smart professional appearance
- Ability to work flexibly
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).
