Practice Educator – Imaging Ultrasound

at  Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

We’re seeking a dynamic expert practitioner to shape the future of clinical learning within our Sonography team. As a role model and leader, you’ll collaborate with senior colleagues, trainees, and external partners to create an environment where exceptional care is standard. You’ll drive innovative training programmes, develop postgraduate practitioners, and empower teams to operate at the pinnacle of their expertise.
This role demands a strategic thinker with a passion for education and workforce development. You’ll manage our Sonography Training Programme, fostering the next generation of talent, while aligning with national and organisational goals. Working closely with Modality Leads, clinical educators, and higher education institutions, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust training standards and driving continuous improvement.
Beyond education, you’ll lead by example clinically, delivering high-quality ultrasound services, and providing expert advice to colleagues and patients alike. With a focus on enhancing care quality and service delivery, you’ll champion evidence based practice, inspire cultural change, and support our diverse teams in achieving excellence.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact and thrive in a role that blends clinical expertise with educational leadership, apply today!
The post holder will be an expert practitioner, resource and role model in order to develop and maintain an effective clinical learning environment. They will provide, leadership and support to the Sonographers and trainee Sonographers to ensure patients receive high quality care.
The role will involve extensive engagement with the Directorate, the Divisions and clinical areas within the Trust to build relationships with Modality Leads, Senior and Trainee Sonographers, doctors and education leads.
The post holder will understand the drivers and challenges in supporting, supervising and assessing students and apprentices in different service areas along with close partnership working with placement teams in our partnering HEI (Higher Education Institution).
The post holder will be responsible for ongoing development and implementation of innovative training, maximising productivity of available resources.
The post holder will be responsible for developing the existing postgraduate sonographer workforce to work at the top of their license, in partnership with specialty consultant radiologists
The post holder will be responsible to maintain and improve the Sonography Training Programme, and support the trainees achieving a high standard of practice.
The role will also involve organisation and support for training for medical staff either in general rotation or speciality training, in close partnership with the Imaging training programme directors (TPDs)
At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.
Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You’ll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview. .
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
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