South West Imaging Academy Obstetric Sonography Lead Practice Educator

South West Imaging Academy Obstetric Sonography Lead Practice Educator

The South West Imaging Training Academy (SWITA) is expanding Obstetric Ultrasound training across the region, and we are seeking an experienced Sonographer to lead high-quality education within the Peninsula Sonography Hub. Working closely with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS FT and regional Sonography Leads, you will play a key role in shaping the future Obstetric Ultrasound workforce.

In this role, you will coordinate and deliver specialist Obstetric Ultrasound training for trainee Sonographers, Radiologists and multi-professional staff, ensuring excellent supervised learning and robust clinical governance. Alongside your educational responsibilities, you will contribute to clinical service delivery by performing and independently reporting a wide range of Obstetric and Gynaecological examinations.

We are looking for a confident educator and strong communicator who can move seamlessly between the roles of mentor, coach, trainer and clinical leader. You will represent SWITA in regional forums, support workforce development and work collaboratively with Trust and Academy leadership teams.

This is a weekday, core-hours post (9am-5pm), with flexible working and job-share options available.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

Lead and coordinate Obstetric Ultrasound education within the Peninsula Sonography Hub, supporting trainee Sonographers, Radiologists and student Radiographers.

Deliver high-quality, practice-based training, supervise clinical learning, and provide structured feedback, assessment and pastoral support.

Develop and maintain strong links with education providers, SWITA, NHSE and local Sonography Leads to ensure training meets regional and national standards.

Plan, organise and deliver specialist Obstetric Ultrasound teaching, including lectures, skills development and preceptorship support for newly qualified staff.

Perform and independently report a wide range of Obstetric, Gynaecological and General ultrasound examinations, ensuring safe, high-quality patient care.

Contribute to clinical governance, quality assurance, incident learning and continuous improvement within the hub.

Support operational delivery by helping manage workflow, maintaining equipment standards, and ensuring compliance with trust policies and QSI/CQC requirements.

Participate in service development, workforce planning, recruitment, and strategic discussions relating to ultrasound training across SWITA.

Engage in audit, research, and evidence-based practice to enhance training quality and clinical standards.

Maintain professional registration, CPD and high standards of practice, acting as a role model for the ultrasound workforce.

We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you in touch with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams.