Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy South West Imaging Training Academy team as a Sonographer Education Lead, Band 8b (AfC). This role is offered as an 6-month secondment and is open to all Sonographers/Educators throughout the region.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
12 month fixed term contract/secondment, with the possibility of becoming permanent.
Main duties of the job
As a HCPC registered Sonographer/Educator, with an extensive knowledge of sonographer education and training, you will be expected to co-ordinate and support the delivery of regional wide training in order to provide greater access to training and development for all levels of trainees. You will understand how imaging services are configured/regulated and have experience in developing complex education programmes. The successful candidate will link clinical education and practice and assist staff in bridging the gaps. They will develop evidence-based practice in the region, working with Sonography leads to coach and support staff to develop their practice.
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Sonography Education Lead would be responsible for ensuring region wide engagement and agreement. The Sonography Education Lead will also need to consider how the academy model will:
- Respond to Imaging Network workforce requirements.
- Enhance the provision of education and training.
- Accelerate growth in the workforce.
- Provide more efficiency and consistency than what currently exists. professional development.
- Facilitate professional development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oA clinical qualification, registered with HCPC and active registration or licence to practice.
Desirable
- oA higher diploma/degree in clinical education or leadership
Experience
Essential
- oExtensive proven knowledge of Radiography education and training, acquired through post graduate diploma or equivalent demonstrable experience or training plus further specialist proven knowledge or demonstrable experience to master's level equivalent.
Desirable
- oDemonstrable experience of developing education programmes across complex settings, including negotiating changes to traditional modes of delivery
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Peninsula Radiology Academy
Plymouth
PL6 5WR