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We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Sonographer to join our team as a Practice Educator. We are looking to appoint a Sonographer who is highly skilled and experienced in general, gynaecology and obstetric ultrasound and passionate about sonography education.

The post holder will work closely with the current ultrasound leadership team, to develop the strategic vision and to manage an increasing need for ultrasound training. They will be responsible for organising and co-ordinating all the educational and training requirements necessary for all staff (multi-professional) in the Ultrasound Departments across UHBW sites.

They will contribute to aspects of departmental management, working within the Ultrasound Leadership team and representing ultrasound in appropriate forums.

There will be some overlap between roles of educator, mentor, coaching and management.

The postholder will be required to work core hours (weekdays, 9am – 5pm) and participate in a rota for weekend cover. Flexible working opportunities are open to discussion.

• To lead and enhance delivery of clinical education in the workplace, responsible for organising and co-ordinating all the educational and training requirements necessary for all staff (multi-professional) in the Ultrasound Departments within UHBW across the modality.
• Maximise training and education capacity and resources in accordance with clinical governance, developing and maintaining a quality system for this purpose.
• To provide a high quality, timely ultrasound service to patients by developing and educating a flexible, multi-skilled, professional workforce.
• To perform and provide a diagnostic report for a comprehensive range of examinations including, but not limited to General Medical and Gynaecology and Obstetrics, demonstrating expertise in the use of medical ultrasound techniques and showing a thorough understanding of their application.
• To provide some aspects of department management, working within the Ultrasound Leadership team and representing ultrasound in appropriate forums.
• Contribute to the development of the ultrasound service.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.