South West Imaging Academy Sonography Practice Educator Bristol site UHBW
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the busy Ultrasound team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW), working in collaboration with the South West Imaging Training Academy (SWITA) team, as the Sonography Practice Educator (Band 8a). You must be committed to developing and enhancing training opportunities for all learners involved in ultrasound imaging across the region. This role will work to improve the recruitment, retention and training for the Sonography workforce by managing and facilitating the Bristol 'spoke' of SWITA, supporting both trainee Sonographers and Radiologists.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be based predominantly at UHBW and will manage the day to day running of the ultrasound training room, in partnership with UHBW and SWITA. There will be a requirement, on occasion, to travel between the SWITA hubs and spokes to support training delivery. The main focus of the role will be training and education delivered to selected patients in a calm and controlled environment. The post will also include a shared level of responsibility for all aspects of the ultrasound service including Health and Safety and Clinical Governance, with the local Sonography Leads.
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
* PG study and qualification in General Medical, gynaecological and obstetric ultrasound specialist fields studied at Masters level.
* Registration - HCPC or Register of Clinical Technologists (RCT).
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
* Comprehensive and extensive knowledge and experience in the general, gynaecological (E) and obstetric (D) ultrasound modalities.
* Significant experience at Enhanced practice level, minimum of three years post qualification experience.
* Act independently and manage own workload on a day to day basis.
* Able to instruct and supervise others.
* Previous NHS experience.
Desirable
* Small parts and MSK experience.
* Has undertaken educationally focussed and accredited modules to support and enhance delivery of clinical education.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
* Calm, confident, non-judgemental and patient.
* Excellent organisational and time management, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Excellent communication and counselling skills.
* Enhanced clinical reasoning skills.
* Excellent interpretational and judgmental skills within an Ultrasound field.
* Excellent computer skills and ability to use complex expensive equipment.
* Excellent hand / eye coordination and dexterity.
* Research and development skills.
* Excellent teaching / supervisory skills.
* Flexible, adaptable, enthusiasm for change.
* Motivated.
* Innovative.
* Committed and dedicated.
* Reflective.
* Resilient.
* Logical and Analytical.
* Decisive.
* Calm under pressure and able to sustain mental, physical and emotional effort.
* Able to work as part of a team and also independently.
* Multi-site service delivery.
* Able to analyse policy, information and research in support of the programme design and delivery.
* Constantly strive for value for money and greater efficiency in the use of resource.
* Ability to identify risks, anticipate issues and create solutions to sudden unexpected demands or challenges to programme delivery.
Desirable
* Coaching skills.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Royal Infirmary
Upper Maudlin St
Bristol
BS28HW
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