Academy Co-Clinical Lead (Diagnostic Radiographer)

NHS ENGLAND; East Clandon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in the South East is seeking an Academy Lead for Diagnostics Radiography to enhance training capacity and improve health outcomes. Responsibilities include leading the South East Imaging Training Academy, working collaboratively in multi-professional teams, and optimising training delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for workforce education.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering and managing imaging training.
• Passionate about education and training.
• Ability to work in multi-professional teams.

Responsibilities

• Increase training capacity using an academy model.
• Provide comprehensive leadership in imaging education.
• Deliver key outputs for multi-professional training.

Skills

Leadership in imaging education

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Digital technology optimisation

Education

HCPC-registered clinician

Job description

Overview

NHSE England is recruiting an Academy Lead [Diagnostics Radiography] on a secondment for a fixed term basis for the South East Imaging Training Academy. The post holder will sit within the NHSE South East Cancer and Diagnostics Programme team and will be instrumental in leading the ongoing development and implementation of the South East Imaging Training Academy. The purpose of the Academy Lead [Diagnostic Radiographer], in partnership with the Academy Lead [Consultant Radiologist], is to provide South East regional leadership for the delivery of high quality, cross specialty, and multi-professional Imaging training, through leading the South East Imaging Training Academy and the core academy team. The successful candidate will be passionate about the delivery and management of imaging education and training in the South East. They will promote and strengthen the practice of lifelong learning along the professional development continuum from qualification to retirement. The successful candidate will show an understanding of the important contribution made by all members of the multi-professional health care team, including support staff as well as clinicians. The fixed term basis is due to funding availability until 31 March 2026.

Responsibilities

• The overall aim is to increase the number of learners transitioning to the workforce by utilising an academy model to increase training capacity, provide a high quality and enhanced training experience and accelerate learning to independent practice.
• Provide leadership for imaging education and training with excellent understanding and evidence of involvement in its delivery and management.
• Operate as a senior HCPC-registered clinician working in the field of imaging in the UK, with a transformation leadership style, and experience in strategic thinking, problem solving and calculated risk management.
• Lead the development of the academy and be responsible for providing leadership aligned to the aims of the academy.
• Deliver key outputs including:
• Increased training capacity across the region
• Provision of multi-professional training across a team
• Provision of flexible and high-quality training environments for the imaging workforce, including clinical radiology, diagnostic radiography and sonography, medical physicists and imaging & mammography support workforce
• Enabled immersive training in priority areas to support rapid development of skills and learning trajectory
• Optimisation of available teaching faculty
• Support the NHS England board's purpose to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services, informing detailed design work
• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of people and patients and reduce health inequalities
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where people can make a difference and achieve their potential
• Working collaboratively to ensure the healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
• Delivering value for money