South West Imaging Academy Obstetric Sonography Lead Practice Educator
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £47,810.00 to £74,896.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £47810.00 - £74896.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5WR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9216-26-0319 |
Summary
EDUCATION and TRAINING To develop links with internal and external education providers, and other external parties. Supervise and structure practice-based learning, bringing together academic theory, workplace practice and help trainees to develop skills and competencies towards learning outcomes, assessment and qualification. Identify funding opportunities for sonographers, working with the SWITA Radiography Education Lead and NHSE. Signpost staff to educational and development opportunities and act as advocate to ensure access to these opportunities Responsible for allocated trainee sonographers, radiologists and student radiographers, - assist with their education and clinical appraisal (assess training needs and set objectives, review of written work, act as appraiser and carry out assessment giving constructive performance feedback and review of achievements). Liaise with ultrasound leads and designated appraisers to report progress of trainee/ preceptee. Work collaboratively with trainees and educational providers to ensure students can access help and support, including raising concerns related to the trainees wellbeing and/or mental health, in a pastoral care element to the role. Formulate a preceptorship programme and provide guidance on what is expected of sonographers as they develop in their career, support them as newly qualified sonographers during their preceptorship period Support the Induction for new substantive staff and locums within the Academy hub. Take a lead role in training colleagues in new or supplementary Obstetric techniques Work collaboratively to identify, plan and deliver programmes to meet personal and professional development needs of self and others, including acting as an Appraiser for the department. For further details please see attached JD&PS.