Practice EducatorNHS

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic oncology nurse to join our Medical Day Unit as a Band 7 Practice Educator. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to support the development of registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students within a specialist cancer setting.

The successful candidate will have significant oncology experience, expert knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), and an understanding of clinical trials and research practice. You will act as a clinical role model, delivering education, supporting competency development, and promoting evidence-based care across the unit.You will be passionate about teaching in the clinical environment, supporting staff to achieve competencies in areas such as SACT administration, medicines management, venepuncture and cannulation, while fostering a culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

• Plan, deliver, document, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a safe and efficient manner, working collaboratively with the shift coordinator to meet individual patient needs.
• Develop enhanced knowledge and understanding of the holistic needs of patients with cancer, including the range of treatment modalities provided within the unit.
• Gain insight into the responsibilities involved in coordinating a clinical shift, working under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to support effective ward management.
• This role aligns with ACCEND capabilities for registered practitioners in cancer care.

Job description

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed 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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust 5.
• Maintain 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.
• Ensuring that staff nurses are aware of the location of unit based learning resources, and knows how to access evidence to inform their practice.
• To support nurses new to the Trust in achieving their competence in Medicines Management (IV/Oral & CD) and SACT administration.
• To facilitate teaching throughout the clinical area and ensure all content is up to date and evidence based.

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.