Cancer Clinical Educator

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Cancer Clinical Educator to enhance cancer care through education and training. In this role, you will work alongside experienced professionals to develop innovative teaching frameworks, ensuring staff are equipped with vital skills to provide exceptional care for cancer patients. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and a vital contribution to improving patient outcomes across the health service.

Benefits

High-quality education and training access

Flexible working options

Fitness Centre access

Chaplaincy support

Qualifications

• Extensive post-registration experience, some at a senior level.
• Experience of developing and leading educational programs.
• Understanding of NHS policy and project-specific context.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver ongoing education, training, and support across the cancer nursing workforce.
• Perform Training Needs Analysis and maintain training registers.
• Lead and support audit activity to inform cancer education.

Skills

Good IT skills

Effective organisation

Time management

Education

Registered Nurse

Degree in nursing studies

Masters level study or equivalent

Mentorship certificate or Practice Assessor training

Job description

Job summary

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic registered nurse to join our forward-thinking Personalised Cancer Care Team as a Cancer Clinical Educator. This role will support the delivery of high-quality cancer care by developing and delivering education, training, and clinical support across the cancer nursing workforce.

You will work closely with the Lead Cancer Nurse to embed Core Cancer Capabilities in Practice, helping staff maintain and develop the specialist knowledge and clinical skills required to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Youll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of structured education frameworks, clinical competencies, and innovative teaching approaches.

Whether you are already involved in education or looking to expand your teaching experience, this role will support you to grow as a clinical leader and educator. You will play a key role in supporting professional development, improving patient outcomes, and enhancing staff confidence across the cancer pathway

Main duties of the job

As a member of the Trust'seducation team, the post holder will:

Work with healthprofessionals across all disciplines at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHSFoundation Trust, to train and educate individuals and teams, to deliverexcellence in cancer care and support

Develop anddeliver a portfolio of education in cancer care and support for our staff thatprovide care for cancer patients

Support the cancer workforce to identify their training needs andlearning opportunities, in accordance with national guidance and frameworks

Ensure training and educationresources are available and disseminated using innovative platforms andtechniques, utilising digital resources where possible to promotesustainability of cancer education delivery.

Lead, plan and support auditactivity to inform targeted education and training to support future contentand delivery of cancer education

Facilitate the trusts current cancereducational programmes, to ensure all training requirements are met inaccordance with the programme aims.

Engage with clinicians and widerstakeholders to facilitate specialist and targeted education for Cancer NurseSpecialists.

Support the future development ofcancer education and training, working alongside the education team and cancerservices, identifying and negotiating opportunities for partnership workingwith external bodies including:

oHigher Education Institutes

oNHS England

oNorthern Cancer Alliance

oMacmillan

About us

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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.

We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.

The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to developand deliver on-going education, training and support across the cancer nursingand AHP workforce.

The post holder will contribute to the deliveryof the National Cancer Agenda through the dimensions of the role.

The post holder will contribute to thestandardisation of core components in cancer specialist nursing practice acrossthe organisation

Identify all opportunities for themselves andothers where learning can take place, both formally and informally.

Undertake a Training Needs Analysis across thecancer workforce and maintain registers of training as appropriate

May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.

Contribute to the development of corporatecancer training and education.

The post holder will support cancer nursingpractice development initiatives.

Develop appropriate competency-based clinicalskills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents forapproval by the appropriate Trust Committee, e.g. Clinical Role DevelopmentGroup or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.

To provide a nursing lead on cancer educationinitiatives

Influence change and development of practice,utilising the most recent evidence base.

To improve the delivery and quality of servicesprovided within the cancer care environment, through utilisation of a corecancer skills and capabilities framework.

Contribute to the performance review of cancernursing staff.

Develop and sustain innovative flexible blendedlearning opportunities which support staff to attain approved competencieswhich are both cost and time effective.

Ensure training and education resources areavailable and disseminated using innovative platforms and techniques, utilisingdigital resources where possible to promote sustainability of cancer educationdelivery.

Lead, plan and support audit activity to informtargeted education and training to support future content and delivery

Maintain discipline within the clinical area,abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.

Implementation of evaluation audits to measurethe impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.

To deliver a competency-based induction, whereappropriate, for new members of the cancer workforce across all relevantdirectorates.

Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervisionacross the cancer nursing workforce, ensuring this is a support mechanismavailable to all staff and which is embedded in practice.

Identify areas of good practice and provideopportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.

Tocomply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Job description
Job responsibilities

The primary purpose of this role is to developand deliver on-going education, training and support across the cancer nursingand AHP workforce.

The post holder will contribute to the deliveryof the National Cancer Agenda through the dimensions of the role.

The post holder will contribute to thestandardisation of core components in cancer specialist nursing practice acrossthe organisation

Identify all opportunities for themselves andothers where learning can take place, both formally and informally.

Undertake a Training Needs Analysis across thecancer workforce and maintain registers of training as appropriate

May be required to undertake a Team Lead role.

Contribute to the development of corporatecancer training and education.

The post holder will support cancer nursingpractice development initiatives.

Develop appropriate competency-based clinicalskills education and develop relevant competency assessment documents forapproval by the appropriate Trust Committee, e.g. Clinical Role DevelopmentGroup or Nursing and Midwifery Practice Development Group.

To provide a nursing lead on cancer educationinitiatives

Influence change and development of practice,utilising the most recent evidence base.

To improve the delivery and quality of servicesprovided within the cancer care environment, through utilisation of a corecancer skills and capabilities framework.

Contribute to the performance review of cancernursing staff.

Develop and sustain innovative flexible blendedlearning opportunities which support staff to attain approved competencieswhich are both cost and time effective.

Ensure training and education resources areavailable and disseminated using innovative platforms and techniques, utilisingdigital resources where possible to promote sustainability of cancer educationdelivery.

Lead, plan and support audit activity to informtargeted education and training to support future content and delivery

Maintain discipline within the clinical area,abiding by Trust Disciplinary Procedure Policies.

Implementation of evaluation audits to measurethe impact of educational programmes and disseminate the results.

To deliver a competency-based induction, whereappropriate, for new members of the cancer workforce across all relevantdirectorates.

Facilitate the provision of Clinical Supervisionacross the cancer nursing workforce, ensuring this is a support mechanismavailable to all staff and which is embedded in practice.

Identify areas of good practice and provideopportunities for staff to share this across the organisation.

Tocomply with the Trust's vision, values and behavioural compact

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Person Specification

Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
• Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
• Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Management experience/qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
• Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
• Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding

Experience

Essential

• Research or audit experience
• Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level
• Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills

Person Specification
Physical skills

Essential

• Ability to assist patients to move as per Trust Moving and Handling Policy.
• Carrying teaching equipment such as laptop, stationary, etc.
• Manual dexterity and up to date working knowledge of equipment e.g. syringe drivers, infusion pumps, etc.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (appropriate to branch)
• Current NMC registration
• Degree in nursing studies or relevant clinical degree (UK equivalent)
• Masters level study, or equivalent specialist study / experience
• Mentorship certificate/Practice Assessor training or demonstrable equivalent experience

Desirable

• Masters degree
• Management experience/qualification

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy or project-specific policy context
• Evidence of developing and leading programmes of education/ training
• Good IT skills
• Ability to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective organisation and time management skills and able to work to deadlines
• Understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding

Experience

Essential

• Research or audit experience
• Extensive post registration experience, some of which will be at a senior level
• Experience of working at a senior level in an area requiring a broad range of complex and technically challenging skills

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust
Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

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