Detailed job description
and main responsibilities
To make an emerging contribution, both as an individual and as part of a program team, to enhance student experience and learning through educational enhancement activity (teaching and assessment) To make an emerging contribution to curriculum innovation and use educational technology actively and effectively under the guidance of the academic team. To make an emerging contribution to education within own discipline through both internal and external academic citizenship activities, as agreed appropriate by a UHD & HSU To support the effective admission of high-quality pre-qualifying and post-qualifying Therapeutic Radiographer students To influence the quality of the practice teaching by providing evidence based educational and training support, educational input for staff and students, To uphold high practice care standards in line with the Trust`s and HSU through education and training. The post holder will support both the radiotherapy team and the academic team to contribute to an outstanding student experience, delivering excellent graduate outcomes for all. The post holder will support the development of clinical skills, knowledge and attributes of students through professional education teaching The post holder will carry a portfolio of work in line with Trust`s and HSU’s
risks and priorities. The post holder will work with the following individuals in the execution of duties: Head of School for Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at HSU Heads of Therapy Radiography HSU Academic and Administrative Teams Therapeutic Radiographers To deliver accurate radiotherapy treatment/planning to the highest standards for individual patients attending the department and to participate in the supervision of students on the units. To provide first line advice for patients undergoing radiotherapy treatment and to signpost to relevant support services To be able to fully utilise all equipment available in the area assigned to. Providing information, education, practical and emotional support to patients and carers during their radiotherapy episode
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
1. BSc or equivalent in Radiotherapy
2. •Registered as a Therapeutic Radiographer with the HCPC
Desirable criteria
3. Hold a PG Cert Education
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Post registration experience in Radiotherapy
5. Experience of delivering education and training sessions to a small - medium group of people
Desirable criteria
6. •Experience of authoring teaching sessions based on best practise or local policies
Technical Skills
Essential criteria
7. •Able to act as a deputy for the team leader in their absence
8. •Able to demonstrate a problem solving and decision making ability
Desirable criteria
9. •Previous demonstrable participation in research and/or audit
Knowledge
Essential criteria
10. Up to date knowledge in research and evidence-based practice
11. •Able to stand and teach in front of large group
12. •Demonstrable theoretical and practical knowledge of Radiotherapy
Other
Essential criteria
13. •Work across all sites of HSU and Radiotherapy catchment area