About this role
Job summary
**Please note: This role is only open to ST2 - ST5 Radiolgists working across the NHS in England**
The London Imaging Academy online learning platform is an exciting educational platform that has been created for the Diagnostic Imaging community in the NHS, across England. The project is hosted by Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with NHS England and the seven Imaging Academies across England. We are offering an Educational Fellowship to design and deliver online, self-paced educational content for radiologists.
This post is suitable for trainees (ST2+) wishing to gain experience on educational project management, educational content creation and delivery.
Main duties of the job
This post will consist of identifying priorities for educational content production, designing educational modules and promoting the learning platform to the Radiologist community whilst continuing clinical training at a LTFT basis within their training scheme. The applicant will be working closely with the Clinical Director of the London Imaging Academy online learning platform project - Dr Tina Mistry, Project Manager for the London Imaging Academy online learning platform project - Danni Palmer and The Learning lab team.
About us
The post will be held at Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust working with the TPD/Academy lead. The position can be done remotely however meeting with the team in London would be desirable. Funding will be through Guys and St Thomas NHS Trust from NHS England. No clinical sessions are related to the post, clinical training is to be held at the base hospital/training scheme. Duties of the post will be a combination of working on-site, remotely and site visits.
The London Imaging Academy project team work to consistently develop theplatform in all aspects and continue to enhance the offering for educators and learners. We work with stakeholders to deliver projects, working closely with colleagues in Imaging Academies across London, and other academies in England. Currently we are working in a hybrid model.
Job description Job responsibilities
NHS England and the London Imaging Academy project team launched an online learning management system in May 2024 to aid in the delivery and monitoring of training for all Diagnostic Imaging Healthcare Professionals. As part of the initial project funding, introductory modules in ultrasound, mapped to the RCR curriculum for the benefit of registrars and sonographers, were produced. We are continually expanding the educational content available on the platform for radiologists across all modalities and promote the platform within the Radiology community across London.
The post will involve content development/creation and engagement with external radiologist forums and accrediting bodies (colleges, HEIs etc). This will involve:
Content design, planning and coordination Gaining buy in from subject matter experts for content review Syllabus mapping Recording teaching material with professional teams Producing educational content both with, and independently of, support from a professional team Completing training on the learning platform Research and development of innovative teaching methods for an online audience, which are unique and forward thinking Marketing and promotion, including presenting the project at conferences, regional and national meetings Developing relationships with Universities and the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to aid in course accreditation and CPD, and other bodies to support the project Finance management and resource planning Liaising with key stakeholders and senior management teams at board level Reviewing and reacting to feedback to improve processes *** Please be advised that this vacancy may close early should we receive sufficient number of applications ***
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Current Radiology Specialist Trainee ST2 or above. Teaching experience in either undergraduate or postgraduate education.
Desirable
Author or co-author, or contribution to publications or abstracts in peer reviewed and professional journals.
Qualifications Essential
Holds relevant exams for specialty for stage of training e.g. FRCR 2a/2b, (allowing for effect of Covid 19 on exam sittings).
Skills Essential
Ability to initiate and sustain a project / activity requiring collaboration with policy, clinical and managerial interests, academic bodies and other stakeholders. Willing and interested in learning how to use new technologies for education. Interest in and understanding of health education and educational theory particularly relevant to the delivery of medical education and regional training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address Remote / Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital
St. Thomas's Hospital
London
SE1 7EH
Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)