Job summary
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, committed, flexible and solution-focused individual to
join our clinical education team. This is a great opportunity for you to share
and develop your skills in delivering education to meet the continuing
professional development needs of the cancer workforce, to ensure staff have
the confidence, skills and expertise to provide excellent high quality care for
cancer patients.
This post requires you to
share your clinical experience, skills and knowledge, and support the
development of all staff in the delivery of core skills in cancer care in a
variety of settings across the organisation.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the trust's
education team, the post holder will:
Work with health
professionals across all disciplines at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS
Foundation Trust, to train and educate individuals and teams, to deliver
excellence in cancer care and support
Develop and
deliver a portfolio of education in cancer care and support for our staff that
provide care for cancer patients
Support the cancer workforce to identify their training needs and
learning opportunities, in accordance with national guidance and frameworks
Ensure training and education
resources are available and disseminated using innovative platforms and
techniques, utilising digital resources where possible to promote
sustainability of cancer education delivery.
Lead, plan and support audit
activity to inform targeted education and training to support future content
and delivery of cancer education
Facilitate the trusts current cancer
educational programmes, to ensure all training requirements are met in
accordance with the programme aims.
Engage with clinicians and wider
stakeholders to facilitate specialist and targeted education for Cancer Nurse
Specialists.
Support the future development of
cancer education and training, working alongside the education team and cancer
services, identifying and negotiating opportunities for partnership working
with external bodies including:
o
Higher Education Institutes
o
NHS England
o
Northern Cancer Alliance
o
Macmillan
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to develop
and deliver on-going education, training and support across the cancer nursing
and AHP workforce.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery
of the National Cancer Agenda through the dimensions of the role.
The post holder will contribute to the
standardisation of core components in cancer specialist nursing practice across
the organisation
Identify all opportunities for themselves and
others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
Undertake a Training Needs Analysis across the
cancer workforce and maintain registers of training as appropriate
May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
Contribute to the development of corporate
cancer training and education.
The post holder will support cancer nursing
practice development initiatives.
Develop appropriate competency-based clinical
skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents for
approval by the appropriate Trust Committee, e.g. Clinical Role Development
Group or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
To provide a nursing lead on cancer education
initiatives
Influence change and development of practice,
utilising the most recent evidence base.
To improve the delivery and quality of services
provided within the cancer care environment, through utilisation of a core
cancer skills and capabilities framework.
Contribute to the performance review of cancer
nursing staff.
Develop and sustain innovative flexible blended
learning opportunities which support staff to attain approved competencies
which are both cost and time effective.
Ensure training and education resources are
available and disseminated using innovative platforms and techniques, utilising
digital resources where possible to promote sustainability of cancer education
delivery.
Lead, plan and support audit activity to inform
targeted education and training to support future content and delivery
Maintain discipline within the clinical area,
abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure
the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
To deliver a competency-based induction, where
appropriate, for new members of the cancer workforce across all relevant
directorates.
Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision
across the cancer nursing workforce, ensuring this is a support mechanism
available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
Identify areas of good practice and provide
opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
To
comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Job description
Job responsibilities
The primary purpose of this role is to develop
and deliver on-going education, training and support across the cancer nursing
and AHP workforce.
The post holder will contribute to the delivery
of the National Cancer Agenda through the dimensions of the role.
The post holder will contribute to the
standardisation of core components in cancer specialist nursing practice across
the organisation
Identify all opportunities for themselves and
others where learning can take place, both formally and informally.
Undertake a Training Needs Analysis across the
cancer workforce and maintain registers of training as appropriate
May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.
Contribute to the development of corporate
cancer training and education.
The post holder will support cancer nursing
practice development initiatives.
Develop appropriate competency-based clinical
skills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents for
approval by the appropriate Trust Committee, e.g. Clinical Role Development
Group or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.
To provide a nursing lead on cancer education
initiatives
Influence change and development of practice,
utilising the most recent evidence base.
To improve the delivery and quality of services
provided within the cancer care environment, through utilisation of a core
cancer skills and capabilities framework.
Contribute to the performance review of cancer
nursing staff.
Develop and sustain innovative flexible blended
learning opportunities which support staff to attain approved competencies
which are both cost and time effective.
Ensure training and education resources are
available and disseminated using innovative platforms and techniques, utilising
digital resources where possible to promote sustainability of cancer education
delivery.
Lead, plan and support audit activity to inform
targeted education and training to support future content and delivery
Maintain discipline within the clinical area,
abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.
Implementation of evaluation audits to measure
the impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.
To deliver a competency-based induction, where
appropriate, for new members of the cancer workforce across all relevant
directorates.
Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervision
across the cancer nursing workforce, ensuring this is a support mechanism
available to all staff and which is embedded in practice.
Identify areas of good practice and provide
opportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.
To
comply with the Trusts vision, values and behavioural compact
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Management experience/qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
Person Specification
Physical skills
Essential
- Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
- Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
- Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
- Current NMC registration
- Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
- Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
- Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Management experience/qualification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
- Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
- Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding
Experience
Essential
- Research or audit experience
- Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level
- Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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