Practice Educator (Ultrasound) London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust

Colegio Santa Teresa del Niño Jesús - Martínez - Buenos Aires; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare trust is seeking motivated sonographers to join their dynamic team in London. This role offers the chance to provide high-quality ultrasound services while actively participating in teaching and research. With flexible working options and a supportive environment, you will engage with students and clinicians, ensuring the highest standards in patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to training future healthcare professionals and advancing research for public benefit. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of ultrasound.

Qualifications

• State registered with HCPC / NMC.
• Experience in teaching and research in ultrasound.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality ultrasound examinations and interpret complex images.
• Engage in teaching and research, and maintain clinical expertise.

Skills

Ultrasound Examination

Teaching Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Research Participation

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 involves providing high-quality ultrasound services, actively participating in and promoting teaching, learning, research, audit, and exploring new methods of teaching and development in the field of ultrasound.

Department Overview

The department offers a wide range of ultrasound examinations, including obstetrics, gynaecology, 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.

Work Environment and Support

There is an opportunity for job sharing, flexible working, and extended hours to accommodate various work-life balance needs. The department supports CPD, audit, and research, and holds regular clinical and governance meetings.

Qualifications

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

Interview Process

Please note you will be required to attend a face-to-face interview and complete an assessment. The provisional interview date will be confirmed.

Key Responsibilities

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. Convey complex diagnosis/treatment information to clinicians and patients.
7. Maintain personal clinical expertise in ultrasound scanning, including ongoing CPD.
8. Review, update, and maintain patient clinical records.
9. Participate in vetting ultrasound requests.
10. Manage conflicting demands from staff at all levels.
11. Work flexibly and efficiently under high workload pressures.
12. Perform managerial tasks within the ultrasound department.

About the Trust

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

We operate major acute services at:

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

As a university teaching NHS trust, we play a vital role in training future clinicians and advancing research for public benefit.

For the main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Wednesday, 14 May 2025.