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Subspecialty Curriculum & Training Lead (NW School of Radiology)

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Job summary

The North West School of Radiology (NWSOR) is seeking applications for Subspecialty Curriculum & Training Leads who will will be responsible for the coordination of the School's Academy curriculum as well as contribute to teaching within the Academy. The post holder will also oversee training support within their subspecialty area supporting training within the subspecialty areas such as ARCP, expansion and pastoral support.

We are currently seeking appointments for the below subspecialties:

  • Paediatric Radiology (1PA)
  • Diagnostic Neuroradiology (1PA)
  • Interventional Neuroradiology (0.5PA)

The post holders will be responsible for curriculum coverage within the sub speciality sessions in the ST1 & ST2 Academy placements. This includes liaising with consultants in the region to support teaching delivery and curriculum coverage of teaching sessions.

The post holder will have teaching commitments as part of the 1PA sessional role (1 per month). This will need to be set as a pre-agreed 'Academy Day' prior to appointment to support rotational timetabling.

Travel to our regional Academy sites is expected and required for all of our posts. All mileage and incurred expenses are reimbursed.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

o Academy placement teaching 1 session per month

o Pre-agreed nominated academy teaching day prior to appointment

o Responsible for curriculum coverage and provide advice/support for the delivery of all specialty specific sessions in the ST1 and ST2 academy

o Update curriculum once set up including yearly review

o Liaise with specialty specific colleagues within the region for teaching sessions and create common specialty specific tutor group across the NW training sites

o Liaise with programme support team for Academy & Training support

o TPD Chair for ARCP assessment panels (max 1-2 per year)

o Member of the School Board/STC

o Liaise and work with Head of School, Academy Director and Exam support lead

o Bi yearly - meeting performance review with Academy Director/AHoS/HoS

o Yearly Appraisal and Educator MSF

o Attend yearly academy development day meeting

o Contribute to CIMAR database

The post holder will work collaboratively with Academy Director, Head of School, TPDs and Programme Support to support robust operational delivery within the NW School of Radiology.

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Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6532314-E

Job locations

Radiology Academy (North West)

North West

M1 3BN


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School Programme Support Business Manager, Programme Support team and educators to enable successful delivery of the Academy. The Radiology Academy has expanded to include teaching sites in Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, The Christie, Aintree and East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as well as installing a new dedicated site in South Manchester.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School Programme Support Business Manager, Programme Support team and educators to enable successful delivery of the Academy. The Radiology Academy has expanded to include teaching sites in Alder Hey Childrens Hospital, The Christie, Aintree and East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as well as installing a new dedicated site in South Manchester.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
  • Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
  • Consultant currently working in NHS in North-West England
  • Experience within the relevant subspecialty (Paediatric, Neuro or Interventional Neuro Radiology)

Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years post CCT
  • Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses in Clinical Radiology
  • Experience of creating both online & in person teaching material
  • Previous or current appointment as an Educational Supervisor

Desirable

  • Prior teaching experience within the Radiology Academy
  • Prior Leadership role within Education/Training

Skills

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery.

Desirable

  • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
  • Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
  • Consultant currently working in NHS in North-West England
  • Experience within the relevant subspecialty (Paediatric, Neuro or Interventional Neuro Radiology)

Desirable

  • Minimum 2 years post CCT
  • Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses in Clinical Radiology
  • Experience of creating both online & in person teaching material
  • Previous or current appointment as an Educational Supervisor

Desirable

  • Prior teaching experience within the Radiology Academy
  • Prior Leadership role within Education/Training

Skills

Essential

  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
  • An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery.

Desirable

  • Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.

UK Registration

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Additional information

UK Registration

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Radiology Academy (North West)

North West

M1 3BN


Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Radiology Academy (North West)

North West

M1 3BN


Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of School

Dr Dhivya Paravasthu

Dhivya.Paravasthu@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

08 August 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year pro rata

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

990-NW-6532314-E

Job locations

Radiology Academy (North West)

North West

M1 3BN


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