Have you got a special interest in training but also enjoy your clinical work as a Sonographer, if so then this may be the role for you.

The vacancy will combine a Sonographer role (0.8 WTE) with that of a Radiology Clinical Practice Educator (RCPE)(0.2 WTE), to manage, develop and co-ordinate the training of undergraduate and postgraduate students within the relevant modality. The post holder will coordinate and facilitate the education and clinical practice of students in the practice setting. It will be expected the RCPE will work within the scope of the four pillars of practice demonstrating expert clinical practice, leadership and management skills, knowledge and delivery of education and participate in research and development

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have the managerial responsibility and day to day leadership for:

• Undergraduate students
• Postgraduate students
• Apprenticeships
• Work experience students
• Elective students

The post will be required to:

• work alongside the Team Managers and the Modality Leads to support in recruitment, induction and preceptorship for newly qualified Radiographers and international recruits to ensure they
• be the key contact with the Higher Education Institutes.
• work in clinical areas with staff to act as a coach, mentor, assessor, and role model and will have significant clinical and leadership responsibilities, acting as an expert in their area of clinical expertise and act as a point of contact in a multi-disciplinary team
• work alongside the senior leadership team and finance team in business planning for the future workforce and managing the apprenticeship degree programme in the department, demonstrating a good understanding of business and finance in the planning of all aspects of education and training in radiology
• be accountable for the training within the Radiology department and will contribute to development of policies and guidelines with the department

The post holder will also work 0.8WTE as a sonographer within the department, providing a range of examinations in gen med, gynae, obstetrics and MSK where applicable.

About us

We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.We want to attract staff who embrace our 'Right Care' behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients - we want to make these part of our DNA.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details and full details of the role please see the attached job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qulaifications

Essential

• BSc Hons Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
• Professional Registration with HCPC
• Post Graduate Diploma in relevant discipline

Desirable

• Managerial/Teaching qualification and/or equivalent experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Specialist knowledge across a range of procedures and experience to plan, prioritise and lead the relevant diagnostic imaging training.
• National Guidance related to the education and training, specifically relating to radiology and the SoR Education and Career Framework
• Highly developed specialist knowledge to both develop and interpret the broad range of policies and put these into practice across all areas of relevant diagnostic area.

Desirable

• Ability to manage change
• Knowledge and understanding of underpinning principles of training and developing Radiology Workforce

Experience

Essential

• Extensive experience in both delivering and managing a broad range of diagnostic examinations relevant to the post.
• Experience of teaching, developing, and delivering and assessing training activities
• Experience of leading and motivating a team and/or service
• Experience of coaching, mentoring, and assessing

Desirable

• Developing and overseeing preceptorship programmes of newly qualified Radiographers.

Skills

Essential

• Ability to analyse, interpret and make decisions on a variety of complex clinical, staff & operational matters
• Effective leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise work and remain calm under pressure
• Ability to use own initiative
• Innovative and adaptable to changing priorities

Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Skipton Road

Steeton

BD20 6TD

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423-6530754