Job summary
Oncology Practice Development Nurse, Band 6 (22.5 hours a week)
- To support the lead development nurse practitioner and existing practice development team with nurse education and the continual professional development of specialist training programmes within the Oncology Centre.
- To act as a resource for oncology and haematology registered nurses requiring specialist advice to support and participate in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of high quality patient care.
Occasional weekends for open days and some flexibility in working pattern
Main duties of the job
- Induction and training of new staff
- Responsible for assisting with the on-going development, supervision and monitoring of all levels of Registered Nurses (RN) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA's) in the 4 departments.
- Competency training
- Clinical skills training
- Quality improvement and practice development via projects
About us
The oncology practice development team is a small, highly functioning, friendly and professional group . We are very supportive of each other and the wider nursing teams. Education and development are our key provision and the new post holder will get plenty while they adjust to the role. Eventually however, this is a very autonomous and independent working environment. We are a passionate, driven team and strive to deliver projects, innovation and education to benefit the centre and patients. Research and policy is at the heart of that.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the full job description that is attached to the advert and above:
- Supporting the delivery of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) module via the university.
- Assist with the co-ordination of staff training to ensure a high professional standard in all aspects of cancer patient care.
- Ability to train students in clinical skills relevant to the specialty, e.g. Care of the CVC.
- Responsible for education programmes relating to specialist area such as the Oncology Haematology Update.
- Providing micro teaching sessions, group and one on one teaching and facilitation in the clinical departments.
- Contribute to the development of leaflets, protocols and guidelines, which will impact both in and outside of the area of practice.
Feel free to email or telephone Alison Lovett-Turner if you would like any extra information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See the full job description that is attached to the advert and above:
- Supporting the delivery of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT) module via the university.
- Assist with the co-ordination of staff training to ensure a high professional standard in all aspects of cancer patient care.
- Ability to train students in clinical skills relevant to the specialty, e.g. Care of the CVC.
- Responsible for education programmes relating to specialist area such as the Oncology Haematology Update.
- Providing micro teaching sessions, group and one on one teaching and facilitation in the clinical departments.
- Contribute to the development of leaflets, protocols and guidelines, which will impact both in and outside of the area of practice.
Feel free to email or telephone Alison Lovett-Turner if you would like any extra information.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in the specialism.
- SACT module/qualification
- Teaching or mentoring experience
- IT skills
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Academic study post qualification
- Clinical skills Venepuncture, Cannulation, Blood Cultures, CVAD, PORT
Person Specification
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience in the specialism.
- SACT module/qualification
- Teaching or mentoring experience
- IT skills
- NMC Registered Adult Nurse
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Academic study post qualification
- Clinical skills Venepuncture, Cannulation, Blood Cultures, CVAD, PORT
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).
