Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Practice Educator

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

Care to join us as a Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Practice Educator to support the Education, Learning and Development of the current and new to SACT clinical staff?

This includes establishing and promoting clinical skills development and knowledge within the Non-Surgical Cancer Services team with a specific focus on SACT, delivery, skill and enhancing the wider knowledge of key roles within the team

You will be pivotal in developing and creating a shared integrated learning experience for the benefit of our patients and staff.

You will also lead the design and delivery of specified education and training programmes, including the implementation and extension of transformational simulation, digital, QI and training programmes for the clinical workforce.

Main duties of the job

  • Work with the service leads to provide SACT Education and Practice to support current training programmes, training implementing focused and specific education, training and practice development strategies
  • Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the NSCS SACT department
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the key areas of practice and SACT delivery
  • Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce 'fit for purpose' and 'fit for practice' supporting patient with a cancer diagnosis and receiving SACT as part of their treatment plan
  • In partnership with the Peninsula Cancer Alliance in collaboration with SACT training providers (The Royal Marsden, St Georges Hospitals) support the education, training and development of new to SACT Post-Registration programmes, to support recruitment and retention of a highly skilled workforce for current and future service development

About us

You will be working with a friendly and innovative team in a dynamic environment, where patients receive their cancer care and SACT (Ricky Grant Day Unit, Turner Ward, Oncology/Haematology PIU, Oral SACT team)

As part of our T&SD Cancer workforce team, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We welcome you to browse ourinteractive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

388-7236585-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.

Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with the NMC
  • SACT Registered nurse
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent demonstrable healthcare experience at a senior level
  • evidenced recent cancer and SACT nursing experience
  • teaching qualification or evidence of recent teaching experience

Desirable

  • PGCE Clinical /healthcare education
  • Leadership/Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study or equivalent experience
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent
Person Specification

essential

Essential

  • BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with the NMC
  • SACT Registered nurse
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent demonstrable healthcare experience at a senior level
  • evidenced recent cancer and SACT nursing experience
  • teaching qualification or evidence of recent teaching experience

Desirable

  • PGCE Clinical /healthcare education
  • Leadership/Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study or equivalent experience
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead cancer nurse

Sam Brenton

sam.brenton@nhs.net

01803655543

Details

Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

388-7236585-NMC

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Lowes Bridge

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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