Clinical Educator - Haematology and Oncology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Educator in Haematology and Oncology.

Band 6 - Fixed Term/Secondment for 23 months.

Main duties of the job

Undertake formal and informal training sessions to nursing staff in Haematology and Oncology.

To work clinically with staff and in Haematology and Oncology and support them in achieving and maintaining competencies within the skillset of SACT administration CVAD care and the care of Oncology and Haematology patients.

To maintain accurate records of staff training.

To work closely with management to review and update training pathways for staff working in the Sandra Chapman Centre.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

06 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

23 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-EMER-6783224

Job locations

James Paget Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Individuals will be required to have a good understanding of Haematology and Oncology and practice directly relating to patient care, supporting students and mentors to develop clinical learning opportunities.
To undertake appropriate planned practice education and with the clinical and management team develop assist in developing further training and development plans for Haematology and Oncology.
Promote and support nursing practices based on research.
To act as a mentor to students and support mentors on a regular basis within Haematology and Oncology in different clinical areas across the divisions. Dealing with complex decisions relating to student placements.
To work clinically with nursing staff and students in practice and support with specific learning outcomes.
To be up-to-date with course curriculum and understand the assessment process for students.
To support mentors on the ward and to have protected time to support students, whilst ensuring that mentorship and education policies are adhered to.

Assist with and carry-out audit.

Involved with the review, development and implementation of appropriately related policies.

Clinically work with students particularly if they are specific learning needs identified.

The role will feed into the strategic educational requirements that are required across the Trust.

The role will involve embracing new, local and national, initiatives that may arise.

The role will involve communicating educational and practice information with the organisation.

Providing support and pastoral care for mentors/educators.

To be responsible for the development of training programmes and pathways in line with national and local educational policy.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Individuals will be required to have a good understanding of Haematology and Oncology and practice directly relating to patient care, supporting students and mentors to develop clinical learning opportunities.
To undertake appropriate planned practice education and with the clinical and management team develop assist in developing further training and development plans for Haematology and Oncology.
Promote and support nursing practices based on research.
To act as a mentor to students and support mentors on a regular basis within Haematology and Oncology in different clinical areas across the divisions. Dealing with complex decisions relating to student placements.
To work clinically with nursing staff and students in practice and support with specific learning outcomes.
To be up-to-date with course curriculum and understand the assessment process for students.
To support mentors on the ward and to have protected time to support students, whilst ensuring that mentorship and education policies are adhered to.

Assist with and carry-out audit.

Involved with the review, development and implementation of appropriately related policies.

Clinically work with students particularly if they are specific learning needs identified.

The role will feed into the strategic educational requirements that are required across the Trust.

The role will involve embracing new, local and national, initiatives that may arise.

The role will involve communicating educational and practice information with the organisation.

Providing support and pastoral care for mentors/educators.

To be responsible for the development of training programmes and pathways in line with national and local educational policy.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC
SACT Competent - UKONS PASSPORT
SACT Competent - Evidence of completion of external training
Attendance at preceptorship training

Desirable

Level 6/7 Haemato-Oncology course
Enhanced communication training

Knowledge

Essential

Experience and competency in SACT ADMINISTRATION, CVAD CARE, CANNULATION
Evidence of up to date experience in Haematology and Oncology
Attention to detail, knowledge of policy formation

Desirable

Evidence of management skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent communicator
Good IT skills
Service focused
Flexible approach to meet service demands

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NMC
SACT Competent - UKONS PASSPORT
SACT Competent - Evidence of completion of external training
Attendance at preceptorship training

Desirable

Level 6/7 Haemato-Oncology course
Enhanced communication training

Knowledge

Essential

Experience and competency in SACT ADMINISTRATION, CVAD CARE, CANNULATION
Evidence of up to date experience in Haematology and Oncology
Attention to detail, knowledge of policy formation

Desirable

Evidence of management skills

Personal Qualities

Essential

Excellent communicator
Good IT skills
Service focused
Flexible approach to meet service demands

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.