Diagnostic Radiography Practice Educator

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Practice Educator to coordinate and deliver clinical education for diagnostic radiography students, ensuring structured training and pastoral support throughout placements.

The post focuses on mentoring learners to connect theory with practice, supporting professional development and safe, patient-centred care within the radiology department.

Qualifications

• BSC (Hons) in Diagnostic radiography is required.
• Evidence of attendance of an accredited leadership course.
• Successful completion of an accredited Practice Education and Mentorship qualification; funding is provided to complete if not held.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, develop and deliver clinical education for radiology students.
• Provide fair, structured and supportive clinical training across placements.
• Oversee placement hours (approx. 1,200 per year for undergraduates; more for master's).

Education

BSC (Hons) in Diagnostic radiography

Accredited leadership course

Practice Education and Mentorship qualification

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our friendly team, and shape the learning experience of a wide range of learners, from T-Level students and work experience placements to undergraduates and postgraduate students studying diagnostic radiography. However, the primary focus of the role will be supporting our many undergraduate diagnostic radiography students throughout their clinical placements.

You will work closely with both university partners to coordinate practical learning opportunities, support the delivery of programme requirements and ensure that learners receive fair and equal education and pastoral support throughout their placement.

The role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across the learner journey, from student selection and interview process, placement planning, through to practical mentorship, assessment and professional development.

A key part of the post will be bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. You will mentor learners to develop their technical skills, clinical reasoning, professional confidence and understanding of safe, effective, patient centred care.

Through visible leadership, collaboration and educational innovation, you will help foster an environment in which learners feel supported, challenged and empowered to reach their full potential. Creating a successful transition into qualified professional practice.

Main duties of the job

As practice educator, you will play a leading role in the coordinating, developing and delivery of clinical education for students within the radiology department. Working collaboratively with stakeholders, colleagues and the wider Trust education team, your role will be to ensure that learners receive consistent, structured and supportive clinical training.

The undergraduate course requires students to complete approximately 1,200 hours a year (higher education institute dependent) of clinical placement. Students on the master's course will complete more, due to the nature of the course being completed over two years.

We welcome students form City St George's university London, including those based at both the Tooting and Clarkenwell Campuses, and the University of Brighton. We also support T-Level students, work experience learners, elective placements and post graduate students undertaking masters level radiography programs and hope to one day include an apprentice programme in diagnostic radiography.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification to understand more about the opportunity this role presents you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSC (Hons) in Diagnostic radiography.
• Evidence of attendance of an accredited leadership course.
• Successful completion of an accredited Practice Education and Mentorship qualification. The successful candidate will be expected to complete an appropriate course if not already in possession of this qualification. Full funding will be provided.

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.

£51,657 to £58,785 a year(per annum) pro-rata - including High Cost Area Supplement (HCAS)