Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Band 7 Practice Educator role within Medical Day Unit Chelsea. We are looking for a committed, highly skilled, motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic nurse who will be responsible for supporting all nurses with and without cancer experience whilst they become clinically competent in the care of cancer patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high quality evidence based education to nurses within the MDU and across the Trust. This will include supporting the education and training of nursing staff in IV drug / SACT administration; venepuncture and cannulation; and the care and maintenance of all types of vascular access devices.
The post holder will also be responsible for promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise and the creation of a clinical environment that encourages learning and professional development. The post holder will also work closely with the MDU Sister / Charge Nurse to foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification:
- Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for junior nursing staff.
- Regularly assessing and reviewing progress towards competence and giving feedback to staff.
- Work clinically alongside staff to ensure clinical competency and development needs are met e.g. SACT/Venepuncture/Cannulation.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records on staff training and support.
- Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification:
- Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for junior nursing staff.
- Regularly assessing and reviewing progress towards competence and giving feedback to staff.
- Work clinically alongside staff to ensure clinical competency and development needs are met e.g. SACT/Venepuncture/Cannulation.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records on staff training and support.
- Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification of equivalent
Desirable
- PgCert in education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Competent in SACT administration
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
- Competent in accessing Ports or willing to develop skill
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Ability to coordinate as shift/department
- Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan , Cancer Plan and current NHS issues
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification of equivalent
Desirable
- PgCert in education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Competent in SACT administration
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
- Competent in accessing Ports or willing to develop skill
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Ability to coordinate as shift/department
- Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
- Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan , Cancer Plan and current NHS issues
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
