Job summary 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. About us University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge. Date posted 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £53,755 to £60,504 a year £53,775 - £60,504 Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 387-DT-5286-LH Job locations Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS28HW Job description Job responsibilities For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description 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 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Address Bristol Royal Infirmary Upper Maudlin St Bristol BS28HW Employer's website https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)