Radiographer (Clinical Educator)

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Nottingham seeks an experienced Radiographer (Clinical Educator) to oversee the training and professional development of Radiographers and apprentices. The role emphasizes effective communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to education in a clinical setting. Candidates must possess a BSC/Diploma in Radiography and HCPC registration. This position supports both direct clinical supervision and educational initiatives, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in supervising learners.
• Able to perform the full range of Radiography duties.
• Ability to support colleagues, patients, and relatives in distressing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of education and training to Radiographers and other healthcare professionals.
• Promote an environment that encourages learning and development.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of Education and Training.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Computer literacy skills

High level of radiographic technique experience

Ability to deal with conflict

Education

BSC/Diploma in Radiography

HCPC registration

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, for an experienced, enthusiastic Radiographer to apply for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) role. This would be a 1.0 whole time equivalent (WTE) position. A job share will be considered if this meets the service needs and requirements.

The Radiographer (Clinical Educator) will work within the practice development team and co-ordinate the training, education and professional development of new graduates/Radiographers and Radiology Apprentices.

It is envisaged that a significant proportion of this post will be spent working clinically to supervise and engage Preceptorship staff and apprentices learners within Plain film. The successful candidate will be highly clinically visible and act as a source of feedback and guidance on training and development.

You will work as part of the team to support practice development in clinical effectiveness and professional development. They will also support, mentor and teach Radiographers in the department.

The post requires proven experience of supervising learners.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full job description and person specification documents attached to this advert

The post holder will:

o Supporting the delivery of education and training to Radiographers and other healthcare professionalso Ensure that education and training meets the specific needs of the specialist area.o Promote an environment that encourages learning, teaching and the development of all staff, including those undergoing training.o Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the Education and Training within the speciality.o Be expected to function as an independent practitioner/clinical expert by virtue of their in-depth knowledge and experience.o Identify areas for development and improvement and take proactive steps to support any required changeso Support the measurement of the impact of training and education and new initiatives and projects.

About us

Every day, our teams at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) make a difference. We save lives, we improve lives, and we usher in new life. We are proud to play a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and our surrounding communities.With more than 20,000 colleagues, we are the largest employer in Nottinghamshire and one of the biggest and busiest NHS Trusts in the country, serving more than 2.5m residents of Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and its surrounding communities and a further four million people across the East Midlands and beyond. Our Trust spans over three sites including Queen's Medical Centre (QMC), Nottingham City Hospital and Ropewalk House.We provide a range of national and internationally renowned specialist services, and we are at the forefront of new surgical procedures and research programmes.We are home to the East Midlands Major Trauma Centre, the Nottingham Children's Hospital and in partnership with the University of Nottingham we host a Biomedical Research Centre carrying out vital research into hearing, digestive diseases, respiratory, musculoskeletal disease, mental health and imaging.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) Post.

The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.

We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Attached you will find the Job Description and Person Specification for the Radiographer (Clinical Educator) Post.

The Job Description provides an overview of the main responsibilities and the Person Specification provides detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed to fulfil these duties.

We highly recommend you review both documents when completing your application to ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSC/Diploma in Radiogrpahy
• HCPC registration
• Commitment to PG Cert training
• Student assessor trained

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Formal leadership and management training

Experience

Essential

• In depth post registration experience
• High level of radiographic technique experience

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills

Desirable

• Deal with conflict and challenging behaviour
• Present highly complex information at an appropriate level

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of planning, scheduling, monitoring and coordinating - and their interrelationships

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to work across campuses and shift patterns to support learning across the service delivery schedule
• Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.

Desirable

• Willingness to support widening participation recruitment initiatives

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to perform the full range of Radiography duties
• Ability to manoeuvre patients and medical equipment according to policy

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own and others learning and development needs
• Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines

Desirable

• Ability to assess effectiveness of learning methods and contribute to improvements

Person Specification
Training & Qualifications

Essential

• BSC/Diploma in Radiogrpahy
• HCPC registration
• Commitment to PG Cert training
• Student assessor trained

Desirable

• Teaching qualification
• Formal leadership and management training

Experience

Essential

• In depth post registration experience
• High level of radiographic technique experience

Desirable

• Teaching experience

Communication and Relationship skills

Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy skills

Desirable

• Deal with conflict and challenging behaviour
• Present highly complex information at an appropriate level

Planning and organisation skills

Essential

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of planning, scheduling, monitoring and coordinating - and their interrelationships

Other requirements specific to the role

Essential

• Able to work across campuses and shift patterns to support learning across the service delivery schedule
• Ability to support colleagues, patients and relatives/carers in distressing circumstances.

Desirable

• Willingness to support widening participation recruitment initiatives

Physical Skills

Essential

• Able to perform the full range of Radiography duties
• Ability to manoeuvre patients and medical equipment according to policy

Analytical and Judgement Skills

Essential

• Ability to identify own and others learning and development needs
• Deal effectively with clinical issues within defined procedures/guidelines

Desirable

• Ability to assess effectiveness of learning methods and contribute to improvements

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trusts
Address

QMC/ City

Nottingham

NG7 2UH

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