The Interventional Radiology (IR) Curriculum Lead will oversee the coordination and delivery of the School’s Academy IR curriculum. This will be specific to the core training years from ST1 – ST3, and input into the ST4-ST6 teaching and training.
The post holder will be responsible for IR curriculum coverage and delivery within the ST1 & ST2 Academy placements. This include liaising with Consultants in the region to support delivery and curriculum covering of teaching sessions.
The post holder will be responsible for maintenance and operational matters in the dedicated IR simulation suite. They will oversee the equipment and room usage. This will include ensuring the kit is regularly inspected and secure and working with host site contacts for room operation processes and support.
The post holder will be a point of contact as a subject matter expert to colleagues looking to run courses and teaching using the Simbionix IR Suite and associated training and guidance
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The post holder will be responsible for maximising the potential of IR Simulation education within the region.
The holder will also contribute to NW School of Radiology teaching and room induction within the IR Simulation room on a rotational basis for Academy placements
The post holder will have a monthly teaching commitment as part of the role which will be set as a pre-agreed 'Academy Day' prior to appointment.
The post holder will also contribute to formal assessments, Google Classroom & webpages and overarching Academy curriculums to support the delivery and promotion of the NW School of Radiology Academy and excellence in Radiology training.
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
