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Job summary

Main area
Imaging
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Radiography Practice Educator)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
407-WCCSS-8378291
Employer
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Town
Walsall
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/11/2026 08:00

Employer heading

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Radiography Practice Educator

Band 7

Walsall Manor Hospital is a busy district general hospital offering compete range of acute services. The Trust primarily serves the immediate population of Walsall with some patients requiring more specialised treatment at other, neighbouring Trusts. The Trust continues to invest in its facilities and services, supporting high-quality care for the communities it serves.

 

This role offers the opportunity to work within our integrated care model, contributing to high-quality services that help people remain independent in their own homes and communities.

 

We are committed to investing in our workforce and creating an environment where colleagues can learn, contribute and develop. Our new Urgent Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, demonstrates our ongoing investment in facilities and services.

 

As an employee, you’ll benefit from an attractive salary and comprehensive benefits package (detailed in Employer Description above), plus access to NHS pension arrangements and staff accommodation where available.

 

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant, currently holding the Bronze Award, underlining our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community.

 

RESPECT  –  COMPASSION  –  TEAMWORK  –  PROFESSIONALISM

Job overview

To be responsible for the coordination of training and development needs for all staff working within Imaging Services. The post holder will rotate through all areas of the imaging department, developing knowledge in specialist and non-specialist areas, enabling them to work closely with the Professional Lead and clinical staff, to give support and advice.
The post holder will be responsible for the organisation and monitoring of all training and development needs within imaging services, including mandatory training, Continued Professional Development (CPD) and Individual Performance Development Reviews (IPDRs). They will support the Radiology services manager and Modality Team Leaders to achieve high standards of imaging provision in terms of quality and safety, providing the Radiology services manager with regular feedback regarding agreed key performance indicators. The post-holder will ensure all staff working across all modalities are suitably trained and signed off as competent to use the equipment and work under Walsall Healthcare protocol in-hours and out of hours. They will also ensure that protocols are regularly reviewed and updated. They will promote Trust values ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures and will line manage an allocated team, being responsible for their personal development and engagement.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to lead and coordinate the education, training, and professional development of all staff and students within the Imaging department. The post holder will work collaboratively with modality leads, universities, and professional bodies to ensure high-quality clinical learning experiences across all imaging areas. They will support staff competence, promote evidence-based practice, and foster a positive learning environment that encourages continuous development and career progression. The role will also contribute to workforce planning by supporting the development of new roles, training pathways, and succession planning within the Imaging workforce.

Working for our organisation

Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities. 

A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To be responsible for ensuring professional development and engagement of all Imaging staff.
• To perform appraisals for direct reports in a timely manner, setting objectives and personal development plans.
• To be responsible for maintaining professional and technical standards within Imaging Services.
• To keep the Imaging services manager and the care group leadership fully informed of training and development issues.
• To act as the professional lead for all aspects of training and development within imaging services, playing an active role in the modernising of imaging services in terms of workforce skill mix
• To coordinate the training of undergraduate radiographers, liaising with the relevant University. This involves attending external meetings, providing feedback regarding students, and ensuring adequate provision is made within the department to accommodate, induct and teach the students.
• To feedback internally and externally to the Trust regarding undergraduate student attendance and post graduate development activities within the department.
• To identify need and lead the delivery of assistant practitioner and NVQ training linking closely with the relevant University or College.
• To fully participate as the professional lead for training and development within the Imaging Senior Management team.
• To lead the induction programme for all imaging staff.
• The coordination the development of a preceptorship programme for radiographers.
• To ensure that staff have completed training in the use of radiographic equipment as appropriate and document competency.
• To maintain and develop clinical skills. Maintain fitness to practice with Professional Code of Conduct and through CPD
• To develop and lead a CPD programme within Imaging.
• To deal with a range of operational pressures and developments within clinical areas on a day-to-day basis providing professional and specialist support to staff.
• To deputise for other lead Radiographers as required, ensuring service continuity across all modalities on a day-to-day basis.
• Ensure the most efficient use of resources whilst ensuring service delivery.
• To independently assess and justify examinations under the IR(ME)R 2000 regulations using department protocols when necessary.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
  • HCPC registration

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Ability to work and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting within and outside the Trust.
  • Evidence of excellent communication skills including verbal, non-verbal and written.
  • Time management skills with an ability to act on own initiative and be both self-directed and motivated in the work environment.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Extensive post graduate experience at senior grade, with specialist in education and training
  • Evidence of Post Graduate Development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleInvestors in PeopleMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Armed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note this vacancy may close early due to high volume of applications

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bhavisha Nena
Job title
Training and Development Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01922721172
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