Clinical Practice Educator for Research

NHS; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Clinical Educator for Research to cover maternity leave. The role includes planning and implementing staff training, supporting education throughout the Research and Innovation division, and ensuring high standards of patient care. A motivated individual with experience in oncology and research is sought to enhance the performance and development of the clinical workforce.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in research/oncology/haematology is required.
• Minimum 12 months experience of SACT delivery.
• Experience of teaching and assessing students/learners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver clinical competencies and training for staff.
• Support education and practice development within the Research & Innovation Division.
• Promote research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Ability to motivate and develop a team

Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills

Problem solving and change initiation

Good interpersonal skills

Education

NMC Registered Nurse

Formal teaching/education qualification

Job description

Delivering world-class cancer research is at the heart of what we do at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Educator for Research has arisen to cover maternity leave to support us in this aim.

A Clinical Educator for Research role was developed to work with the Senior Practice Education Facilitator (SPEF) on the implementation of a high-quality education and training provision within the Research and Innovation (R&I) division.

The successful candidate, supported by the SPEF and the R&I division, will be responsible for supporting the planning and implementation of induction, education and continuing professional development for staff across the R & I Division. The post holder will be based on the CRF and be responsible for co-ordinating and delivering clinical competencies and training for clinical staff from across the R&I Division.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced individual with a passion for research and education, who is eager to support us in continuing to provide an excellent experience to our patients and staff. You will join a supportive and engaging team and will form a core part of our team as we continue to deliver the best possible care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the growing team supporting education throughout the R&I division. The post holder will be supported to develop as a specialist in education and practice development within the Research & Innovation Division of The Christie. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting individuals to meet divisional and trust objectives, enhancing the performance and development of the clinical workforce and ensuring that continuous improvement is implemented to promote excellence across the division. The post holder will support the SPEF, senior clinical staff and managers throughout the division in the delivery of high quality, evidence based patient care with a focus on excellent patient experience.

About us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

Job responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties

Working with the Senior Nursing Team and SPEF the post holder will be closely involved clinically with the development of all grades of staff, determining proficiency based on competency assessments.

Work with the Senior PEF and Senior Nursing Team to identify strategies for practice development.

Work with the Senior PEF and Senior Nursing Team to identify and implement structures to support best practice.

Promote and incorporate research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting.

Facilitate awareness of professional and educational development by acting as a resource person.

Act as an effective role model.

Develop competency-based practice, supported by other specialist roles.

Liaise with outside educational organisations to help support the learning and development strategy.

Working with the SPEF and Senior Nursing Team to establish a system for the implementation of practice change/improvement following action planning in response to incidents.

Ad-hoc duties as requested by line managers.

Clinical

To work 80% of the time in the clinical area supporting the staff in practice, facilitating reflective practice and providing day to day support.

To be a clinical expert.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the patients and their families taking part in a clinical trial.

Ensure all nursing practice is within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.

Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.

Provide expert advice on all aspects of research and oncology nursing through others where appropriate.

Managerial

To manage time appropriately to achieve goals laid out by the requirements of the services plan, by the Senior Management Team and Modern Matron.

To manage training databases as required working with the senior PEF to keep databases updated.

To feedback regularly and consistently to the SPEF, Senior Nursing Team and Matron.

Advise nursing, Medical and AHP colleagues on the development of SACT services.

Professional

To always act in a professional manner.

To have knowledge of and adhere to the Trust policies and professional standards.

To ensure that team members do likewise.

To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities.

To identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice developments.

To undertake further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements.

To support the SPEF in auditing and evaluating nursing practice and service.

Clinical Governance

Develop alongside the SPEF, Senior Nursing Team and clinical staff, a positive learning environment for all grades of staff.

Support the development and implementation of grade specific teaching programmes. This will include teaching and delivering presentations.

Advise on the development and implementation of policies, standards and guidelines including trial specific SOPs.

Offer support and guidance to staff in relation to individual continuing education/professional needs.

Responsible for acquiring/ensuring access to resources to support learning.

Maintain own up-to-date knowledge base ensuring personal and academic credibility.

Develop a system of feeding back learning from study days in a structured manner.

Be responsible for developing research-based practice and supporting staff to ensure that their practice is evidence based.

In conjunction with the SPEF and Senior Nursing Team undertake audit of education and clinical practice annually and as required following changes to practice development for projects.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse
• UKONS SACT Passport or equivalent
• Formal teaching/education qualification (or willingness to work towards one)
• UKONS SACT Passport assessor
• Clinical skills assessor

Experience

• Relevant experience in research/oncology/haematology including managing acutely unwell patients
• Experience of teaching and assessing students/learners
• Minimum 12 months experience of SACT delivery
• Clinical Research Experience
• Proficient in clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, IV administration and use of CVADs/TIVADs
• Leadership or management training/experience
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Experience of coordinating and managing patient care
• Experience of teaching groups
• Experience of handling clinical incidents and complaints
• Experience of co-ordinating and managing patient care
• Experience of delivering relevant training such as SACT administration/clinical skills training

Skills

• Administration of IV SACT
• Haematology or acute oncology skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Able to motivate and develop a team of staff
• Ability to problem solve and initiate change
• Ability to deliver high standard of nursing care
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills

Knowledge

• Excellent specialist knowledge of SACT
• Understanding of professional and current issues in oncology nursing
• Understanding of resource management, health and safety, clinical risk and quality issues
• Awareness of equality and diversity
• Demonstrate an understanding of the needs of learners
• Demonstrate an understanding of best practice in relation to SACT administration
• Understanding of audit and research methodologies

OTHER

• A flexible approach to work
• Willing to support others
• Demonstrate ability to use initiative
• Effective time management
• Evidence of professional development
• Committed to developing nursing education and practice
• Motivated, enthusiastic and committed to the department
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
• Professional at all times

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.

£37,338 to £44,962 a yearpro rata per annum