Job summary
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced trained chemotherapy nurse to aid in the development, education and and ongoing support to the Haematology Oncology team nursing team at Airedale General Hospital.
As the Practice Educator on a busy Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU), the successful applicant will play a key role in providing specialist training in chemotherapy, haematology and oncology to existing and newly recruited members of the nursing team.
In conjunction with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, and HODU Manager, the successful applicant will assist with leading the service on the day unit within the hospital, and on the Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) around the surrounding area.
Main duties of the job
- Provide support for the nursing team in all aspects of administration of systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT)
- Implementing local standards and frameworks
- Assist with clinical audit
- Identify risks and attend local governance
- responsible for attending and contributing to the SACT working group
- Participate in retention, recruitment and appraisal of team members
- Work closely with the Clinical CNS team and HODU Manager
About us
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit at Airedale General Hospital icommitted to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous professional development among its staff. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Practice Education Facilitators to lead our chemotherapy service alongside the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit at Airedale General Hospital icommitted to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous professional development among its staff. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Practice Education Facilitators to lead our chemotherapy service alongside the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC qualification
- First level degree in nursing with extensive clinical experience
- Oncology/haematology or cancer care qualification Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- UKONS SACT passport competency
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in relevant wider SACT clinical skills e.g. scalp cooling competency
- Excellent persuasive and influencing skills when dealing with staff across health boundaries
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Decision making skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service
Desirable
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at band 6 or above, in oncology and haematology nursing
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality, including possession of relevant competencies'
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult ( level 1)
- Supporting learning in Practice or ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice or equivalent
Desirable
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Current NMC qualification
- First level degree in nursing with extensive clinical experience
- Oncology/haematology or cancer care qualification Teaching and assessing qualification
Desirable
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Skills
Essential
- UKONS SACT passport competency
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in relevant wider SACT clinical skills e.g. scalp cooling competency
- Excellent persuasive and influencing skills when dealing with staff across health boundaries
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Decision making skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service
Desirable
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working at band 6 or above, in oncology and haematology nursing
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality, including possession of relevant competencies'
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Adult ( level 1)
- Supporting learning in Practice or ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice or equivalent
Desirable
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).
