South West Imaging Academy Sonography Practice Educator

Job title:

South West Imaging Academy Sonography Practice Educator

Company

NHS

Job description

Are you an experienced Sonographer with an interest in practice education and professional development? Are you able to inspire and mentor the next generation of healthcare professionals? If so, join the busy Ultrasound team at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)! This is a unique opportunity to work in collaboration with the South West Imaging Training Academy (SWITA) team, delivering training and education in ultrasound. across UHBW and SWITA hubs. In this crucial role, you will contribute to the improvement of recruitment, retention and training for the Sonography workforce. Main duties of the job We’re looking for someone who is committed to developing and enhancing training in ultrasound imaging across the region.Main duties of the jobWe’re looking for someone who is committed to developing and enhancing training in ultrasound imaging across the region. What we’re looking for:

• A qualified, registered Sonographer with a proven background in clinical practice
• Experience in mentoring, teaching, or supervising within a healthcare settingwith a focus on sonography
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and inspire learners
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice and patient care

Your role:

• Mentoring and educating: You will provide clinical training and educational support to the sonography workforce by supporting trainee Sonographers and Radiologists
• Lead and enhance:You will lead and enhance delivery of clinical education, and be responsible for organising all educational and training requirements necessary for all staff in the Bristol Ultrasound Hub
• Developing training programmes: Working with SWITA, you will help design and deliver educational sessions that promote continuous learning and professional growth within the team
• Collaboration: Collaborate with SWITA delivering training and education across UHBW and, on occasion, travel to SWITA hubs to support training delivery
• Responsibility:You will have a shared level of responsibility for all aspects of the Bristol Ultrasound service with the local Sonography Leads

Apply today to become a key member of the UHBW & SWITA partnership! Previous applicants need not apply.About usUniversity 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 posted06 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 8aSalary£53,755 to £60,504 a year £53,775 – £60,504ContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-timeReference number387-DT-5286-LH-AJob locationsBristol Royal InfirmaryUpper Maudlin StBristolBS28HWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.Person SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• 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 ExperienceEssential

• 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 AbilitiesEssential

• 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 SpecificationQualifications and TrainingEssential

• 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 ExperienceEssential

• 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 AbilitiesEssential

• 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

Expected salary

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 08:51:57 GMT

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