Job overview
We have an opportunity for an experienced Radiographer to join us in playing an essential role supporting AHP lead and Clinical speciality Managers by facilitating education, training and practice development within the directorate establishing a high standard of education for all clinically based staff and students. The focus of the role will be to coordinate and support undergraduate education and students undertaking placement at the York and Scarborough hospitals.
You will be developing training packages in order to deliver both practical and theory training sessions to undergraduate registered and non registered staff, new team members, students and will participate in raising the profile of radiography to schools and universities by attending open days and recruitment fayres.
The clinical educator will work closely with the Trust AHP education team and external HEI partners to ensure a high quality of student education and support., with a high level of responsibility for ensuring the assessment of undergraduate students in undertaken in the appropriate way for the HEI. They will negotiate student placement with HEI and ensure that student numbers attending the site(s) comply with the audited standard. They will also participate in regional and national discussions on education and its delivery within the clinical setting
If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.
Main duties of the job
1. Work in partnership with AHP lead, Clinical speciality Managers, Advanced Practitioners, and risk and safety manager and will be responsible for implementing evidence-based, patient focused practice. They will work within the clinical area, working with staff to facilitate the development of skills in order to integrate education and practice development, thus enhancing quality care delivery from both registered and unregistered workforce.
2. To be accountable for the training within the radiography service and will act as a clinical role model. They will work collaboratively to develop and deliver an ongoing programme of training and education for the undergraduate provision of radiography within the Radiography department across all sites. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of department
3. Lead and facilitate audit and research and will function as a role model for staff within the clinical area, enabling and supporting the development of interdisciplinary and cross site working to ensure the sharing of good practice and delivery of high quality, effective and efficient care.
Working for our organisation
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
4. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
5. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
6. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
7. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
8. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
9. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
10. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
There is potential that fixed-term positions we advertise may transition into permanent roles in future.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have
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Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential criteria
11. HCPC Registered Radiographer
12. Recognised teaching/assessing qualification or willingness to undertake this
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Significant experience in a qualified radiographer role
14. Current experience in relevant clinical speciality.
15. Delivery of education and training within clinical speciality
16. Awareness of current issues in health care and Standards of Professional Practice