Job summary
Employer heading
Subspecialty Curriculum Lead (NW School of Radiology Academy)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
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Job overview
The North West School of Radiology (NWSOR) is seeking applications for Subspecialty Curriculum Leads who will will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the School’s Academy curriculum.
We are currently seeking appointments for the below subspecialties:
- Chest/Cardio
- GI
- MSK
- GU/Gynae
- Ultrasound
- Interventional (IR)
The post holders will be responsible for curriculum coverage and delivery within the sub speciality sessions in the ST1 & ST2 Academy placements. This includes liaising with consultants in the region to support delivery and curriculum coverage of teaching sessions.
The post holder will have teaching commitments as part of the 1PA sessional role (1 per month in the first 6 months, increasing to 2 sessions per month after 6 months). This will need to be set as a pre-agreed ‘Academy Day’ prior to appointment to support rotational timetabling.
The IR Subspecialty Lead will be required to work collaboratively with the IR Sim Lead and IR TPD to deliver and build the IR Simulation curriculum. The IR Simulation Suite based at Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool will be the host site for a number of teaching sessions.
The US Subspecialty Lead will be required to deliver practical ultrasound teaching and assessment within one of the collaborative US hub sites.
Travel to our regional Academy sites is expected and required for all of our posts. All mileage and incurred expenses are reimbursed.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
• Maintain and contribute to CIMAR database
• Academy placement teaching 2 sessions per month
• Pre-agreed nominated academy teaching day prior to appointment
• Responsible for curriculum coverage and delivery of all specialty specific sessions in the ST1 and ST2 academy
• Update curriculum once set up including yearly review
• Liaise with specialty specific colleagues within the region for teaching sessions and create common specialty specific tutor group across the NW training sites
• Advise multi-professional imaging practice for NWIA
• Co-ordinate teaching with programme support team
• Liaise and work with Academy Director and Exam support lead
• Bi yearly – meeting performance review with Academy Director/AHoS/HoS
• Yearly Appraisal and Educator MSF
• Attend yearly academy development day meeting
The post holder will also mentor Senior Clinical Lecturers (ST4+) in post and offer direction and support for teaching delivery and observations.
The post holder will work collaboratively with Academy Director, Head of School, TPDs and Programme Support to support robust operational delivery of the Academy within the NW School of Radiology.
Working for our organisation
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- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
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Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post holder will work in partnership with the Head of School, Associate Head of School Programme Support Business Manager, Programme Support team and educators to enable successful delivery of the Academy. The Radiology Academy has expanded to include teaching sites in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, The Christie, Aintree and East Lancashire Teaching Hospitals as well as installing a new dedicated site in South Manchester.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
- Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
- Consultant currently working in NHS in North-West England
Desirable criteria
- Minimum 2 years post CCT
- Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of organising / delivering education programmes / courses in Clinical Radiology
- Experience of creating both online & in person teaching material
- Previous or current appointment as an Educational Supervisor
Desirable criteria
- Prior teaching experience within the Radiology Academy
- Prior Leadership role within Education/Training
Skills
Essential criteria
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
- Demonstrable Leadership skills and an ability to motivate others
- Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral presentation skills
- An experienced educator and trainer with a vision for developing pedagogical methods of delivery.
Desirable criteria
- Ability to rapidly establish academic credibility.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Dhivya Paravasthu
- Job title
- Head of School
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Kaleigh Fennah - Programme Support Business Manager
[email protected]
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