Job overview
The post holder will play an essential role supporting AHP lead and Clinical speciality Managers by facilitating education, training and practice development within ultrasound establishing a high standard of education for all clinically based staff and students.
The post holder will be accountable for the training within the ultrasound 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 ultrasound department across all sites. The post holder will be expected to contribute to the development of department policies, guidelines and scope of ultrasoundpractice.
Main duties of the job
1. The post-holder would be expected to have an awareness of protocols and guidelines within the trust.
2. Finding available capacity across York and Scarborough hospital trusts.
3. Co-ordinate with mentors across York and Scarborough hospital trusts to provide training to trainees employed by other hospital trusts within the patch.
4. Co-ordinating training sessions within trusts including satellite sites Selby, Malton and Driffield training facility where capacity is available.
5. Co-ordinating single or group teaching sessions for ultrasound learners to gain experience and competencies in different areas of ultrasound.
6. Providing direct clinical supervision and constructive feedback to a multiprofessional cohort of ultrasound learners.
7. Ensuring that trainees are supported to meet overall learning outcomes and individual learning needs.
8. Leading and monitoring the development of clinical teaching, supervision, feedback and assessment skills for staff within the clinical department.
9. Coordinating, organising and performing clinical competency assessments, as required by education providers. Ensuring the provision of robust assessment, clear feedback and remedial support mechanisms as required.
10. Disseminating good practice to the wider professional community.
11. Ensuring that best practice is developed and delivered across the region. Challenging traditional ways of working and persuading, motivating and influencing others to realign practice where necessary
12. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing a high-quality service whilst maintaining high standards of patient care.
13. Independently performing and providing a diagnostic report on ultrasound examinations.
14. Maintaining effective relationships and have regular communication with imaging department staff, Radiologists and with all areas of Radiology.
15. Undertaking and partaking in departmental audit and case review programme
16. Undertaking and participating in the annual appraisal process to include reflected practice and multi-source feedback
17. Providing feedback to staff members regarding specialized field of practice in a confidential and sensitive manner
Working for our organisation
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Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
18. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
19. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
20. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
21. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
22. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
23. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
24. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a 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 you application at the earliest opportunity.
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
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
25. Diploma/degree in relevant profession
26. Specialist knowledge of a range of ultrasound procedures is acquired through a post graduate diploma or equivalent
27. Registration to a professional body (HCPC, RCT)
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
28. 5 years experience at Band 7 level or above
29. Highly developed specialist knowledge across the range of radiology procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience within agreed scope of practice
Desirable criteria
30. Previous experience of working at senior management level
31. Experience in clinical teaching relevant to clinical specialist area