Job overview

To lead the training of all staff in Radiology by developing, implementing and auditing practice in line with departmental and national guidelines and protocols.

The role will primarily entail overseeing and planning education, delivering training and education for registered health care professionals, radiology assistants and the admin & clerical team within Radiology.  The post holder will, as part of the wider Head of Departments (HoDs) team, provide various aspects of HR and day to day management. The post holder will be responsible for undertaking training needs analysis and representing radiology at the Heads of Education meeting and all other relevant and necessary meetings/ groups across the Trust and regionally. 

Main duties of the job

The Practice Educator Lead will be responsible for providing clinical support and undertaking the 1:1 development meetings of all trainees undertaking courses in radiology. This will involve constant monitoring of academic and clinical progress in line with the duration of the academic programmes undertaken. will be responsible for supporting nominated trainee supervisors to create formative action plans to address practice issues whilst also assisting with student summative assessments.

The post holder will work closely with the Imaging Manager, RPS Lead, Operational Lead Radiographer, modality Leads and the wider HoDs teams to identify continuing professional development (CPD) requirements for all radiology staff.  To ensure appropriate training plans are in place for individuals concerned. The Practice Educators Lead will ultimately be responsible for the monitoring and assessment of each training plan to ensure CPD targets are delivered in line with service needs.

Working for our organisation

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff.  This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan.  All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.