Radiography Education Lead – Imaging Training & CPD

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a Radiography Practice Educator to lead the education, training and professional development of all Imaging staff and students. The role involves coordinating mandatory training, CPD and IPDRs, and working with modality leads to ensure high standards of imaging provision in terms of quality and safety.

The post holder will develop education pathways, support workforce planning, and promote evidence-based practice across all imaging modalities, ensuring staff

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and development for all Imaging staff.
• Lead appraisals and personal development plans for direct reports.
• Maintain professional and technical standards within Imaging Services.
• Keep Imaging services manager and care group leadership informed of training and development issues.
• Act as professional lead for training and development within imaging services, supporting workforce modernisation.
• Coordinate training of undergraduate radiographers with the relevant University, including feedback on student attendance and postgraduate development.
• Identify needs and lead delivery of assistant practitioner and NVQ training with universities/colleges.
• Lead induction programme for all imaging staff and develop a preceptorship programme for radiographers.
• Ensure staff complete training for radiographic equipment use and document competency.
• Develop clinical skills and CPD, dealing with operational pressures while supporting staff.
• Deputise for other lead Radiographers to ensure service continuity across modalities.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and assess/justify examinations under IR(ME)R 2000 guidelines.

Job description

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust seeks a Radiography Practice Educator to lead the education, training and professional development of all Imaging staff and students. The role involves coordinating mandatory training, CPD and IPDRs, and working with modality leads to ensure high standards of imaging provision in terms of quality and safety.

The post holder will develop education pathways, support workforce planning, and promote evidence-based practice across all imaging modalities, ensuring staff