AHP Clinical Educator (Diagnostic Radiography)
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a diagnostic radiographer that is passionate about education and training? Do you want to develop the future workforce? This post would allow you to develop education and support learners in the Radiography department.
There are 75 hours available for this post, based across both the Cumberland Infirmary and West Cumberland Hospital.
You will have the opportunity to work together with other clinical educators at the trust and within the wider ICS to develop radiography education.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the Radiology Team and lead on guidance and support for AHP learners including pre-registration, postgraduate, apprentices, preceptees, international recruits and return to practice radiographers.
The post holder will be expected to be clinically competent to work alongside learners in practice to support their development.
They will work alongside the Modality Leads to ensure newly appointed or promoted staff are integrated smoothly into the workforce and new roles.
The post holder will support the development and postgraduate study towards extended scope and Advanced Practice.
The post holder will lead on the development of learning environments, training and internal progression periods, to drive the integration of theory and continued competency with practice.
They will work to ensure appropriate undergraduate student placement capacity is maintained and developed further in cooperation with the Practice Educator Facilitators in the Trust (PEF).
They will maintain links with AHP Practice Educators, the Associate Director of AHP's, the AHP Faculty and council, maximizing any funding opportunities relevant to the department or role. They will attend Clinical Educator Forums, working in partnership with stakeholders to ensure the development of interprofessional learning opportunities in practice.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high-quality care every time':
1. Being a clinically led organisation
2. Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
3. A positive patient experience every time
4. A great place to work
5. Managing our money well
As an organisation, we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
* Current HCPC Registration
* Understanding of IRR and IRMER Regulations
* Significant recent clinical experience
* Teaching certificate or willing to work towards
* Leadership certificate or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
* Delivery of formal/informal teaching or of supporting training others
* Experience of supporting newly qualified staff in the clinical setting
* Mentoring or setting learning objectives
* Monitoring or setting standards
* Work collaboratively in the development of departmental policies/standard operating procedures
* Change management
* Evidence of developing training packages
* Data collection and audit
* Clinical supervision
* Coaching experience
Skills
* Presentation, facilitation and coaching skills
* Excellent communication and coaching skills
* Time management and organisational skills
* Ability to motivate team
Personal Circumstances
* Motivation
* Enthusiasm and commitment to learning
* Ability to work cross-site
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.
Address
Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital
Salary
£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per annum Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
262-A-24-6623988
Job locations
Cumberland Infirmary & West Cumberland Hospital
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