Practice Educator (Ultrasound)

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks motivated sonographers to join their dynamic team, focusing on delivering high-quality ultrasound services. This role emphasizes teaching, research, and innovative development in ultrasound practices. With opportunities for flexible working and a commitment to continuous professional development, this position is ideal for those eager to advance their careers in a supportive environment. Join a dedicated team that values excellence and compassion in patient care, contributing to a diverse community's health and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Continuous Professional Development

Job Sharing Opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold PGC / PGDip / DMU or equivalent and be state registered with the HCPC / NMC.
• Ongoing CPD is required to maintain personal clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations and interpret complex images.
• Engage in teaching students and clinicians in ultrasound.
• Participate in research and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Ultrasound Examination

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

PGC / PGDip / DMU or equivalent

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for motivated sonographers with excellent teaching, research, audit, and communication skills to join our busy and friendly team of sonographers at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust to meet the growing demands of the service. The practice educator role is to provide a high-quality ultrasound service, actively participate in and promote teaching, learning, research, audit, and explore new ways of teaching and development in the field of ultrasound.

The department provides a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including obstetrics, Gynae, early pregnancy, general, MSK, small parts, necks, and DVT, with independent reporting in a department equipped with the latest equipment platforms and advanced ultrasound simulator equipment.

There is an opportunity for job sharing, flexible working, and extended days to suit a range of work-life balance requirements. The department supports CPD, audit, and research and holds regular clinical and governance meetings.

Candidates must hold PGC / PGDip / DMU or equivalent and be state registered with the HCPC / NMC.

Please note you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview as you will need to complete an assessment. Provisional interview date to be confirmed.

Responsibilities include:

1. Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations using analytical and judgment skills to interpret complex images.
2. Formulate comprehensive, diagnostic, independently written reports for each examination.
3. Actively engage and participate in teaching students, sonographers, and clinicians in the field of ultrasound.
4. Participate in research, audit, and explore new teaching and development methods in ultrasound.
5. Communicate distressing and unexpected news to patients with tact, empathy, and diplomacy.
6. Communicate complex diagnostic/treatment information to clinicians and patients.
7. Maintain personal clinical expertise in ultrasound scanning, including ongoing CPD.
8. Review, update, and maintain patients' clinical records.
9. Participate in vetting ultrasound requests.
10. Handle conflicting demands from different staff groups at all levels.
11. Work flexibly and efficiently under pressure of high workloads.
12. Perform managerial tasks within the ultrasound department.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow, and beyond. Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

We run major acute services at:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country, providing a full range of services including the top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK.
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease.
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital with a 24/7 emergency department, urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice.
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting surgical and outpatient services and an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, committed to training future clinicians and advancing research benefits to the public.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Mohammad Haroon Qarib
• Job Title: Lead Practice Educator
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]