AHP Practice Development Facilitator in Breast Imaging

An exciting opportunity has arisen to employ a Practice Development Facilitator for the Breast Imaging service. The post holder should possess a BSc. in Radiography or equivalent, be state registered, have attained the Postgraduate Award in Mammographic practice, hold a full current UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work purposes.

The main aspects of the role includes supporting staff that are undertaking the post graduate mammography or the mammography apprenticeship course. In addition, there should be a focus of the development the needs on the non-medical workforce generally, promoting concordance with statutory and mandatory training and appraisals. The post holder is required to maintain an identifiable clinical presence, work in practice and undertake relevant clinical activities to maintain own clinical competency and to support staff in developing clinical practice. Ensuring that evidence-based practice is developed and implemented to improve patient care is a particular focus. Duties will be undertaken at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Hospital, the Coventry City Health Centre Unit, George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, and on the three mobile breast screening units according to NHSBSP guidelines., The post holder will work in the breast screening and symptomatic service, overseeing mammography staff in training roles, and supporting the workforce with their development needs. They will work in partnership with stakeholders and the AHP faculty team to ensure the development of inter professional learning opportunities, supporting the undergraduate radiographers that are on rotation within UHCW.o Support the implementation and monitoring of governance frameworks for ensuring high quality learning experiences.o To update the departmental mammography training plan.o To ensure students are supported in becoming competent and capable practitioners within an inter-professional framework by facilitating the teaching, supervising and mentoring of students and registered practitioners in a variety of settings.o To ensure structures are in place to provide pastoral support to students who are experiencing professional / personal issues within practice setting.o Demonstrate knowledge of
professional education and act as a learning resource for inter professional learning in practice.o Ensure all learning activities are in accordance with evidenced based practice and in line with Trust policies and departmental work instructions.Please be advised the interviews for this post are due to take place on 17/01/2025., is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust