Job summary
Employer heading
Academy Director (NW School of Radiology Academy)
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Our Organisation
The NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive – and we all have our part to play.
As employers we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high quality services for our patients and communities.
As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time, hybrid working or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
Job overview
The North West School of Radiology (NWSOR) is seeking applications for an Academy Director who will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of the School’s Academy curriculum. This will be specific to the core training years from ST1 – ST3 and the delivery of ST1 & ST2 Academy placements.
The post holder will oversee the line management of ST1 TSTL & Subspecialty Curriculum Leads to ensure coverage of the curriculum and sessional teaching is delivered. This includes yearly appraisals, recruitment, and Educator MSF collation.
The post holder will work collaboratively with Head of School, TPDs and Programme Support to support operational delivery within the NW School of Radiology.
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
• Oversee and guide ST1 and ST2 Academy placements & ST3 core curriculum. This involves knowledge of curriculum delivered and working with subspeciality curriculum leads.
• Work closely with TSTL at ST1 and ST2 Academy placements
• Work closely with Exam support TPD
• Coordinate teaching sessions with programme support team where applicable
• Organise Academy Development Day
• Conduct bi yearly performance reviews and yearly appraisal of Academy team
• Attend bi yearly performance review
• Yearly appraisal and Educator MSF
• Attend TPD away day
• Recruitment of subspeciality curriculum leads & clinical lecturers
• Set up job plan for Clinical Lecturers
• Participate in Quality Panel for Academy
• Twice yearly meetings with leads
• Monthly Academy review meetings with programme support team
• Complete trainee workplace-based assessments where applicable
• Support Digital imaging education practice - CIMAR
Working for our organisation
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- 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.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visit https://www.england.nhs.uk/.
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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Consultant in Radiology on the Specialist Register
- Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Radiologists
- Formal educational qualification PGCert/FHEA Accreditation or equivalent educational experience
Desirable criteria
- Minimum 2 years post CCT
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 a Leader in Healthcare Education
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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