Clinical Practice Educator for Research

The Christie NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manchester is seeking a dedicated NMC Registered Nurse to support oncology nursing staff and enhance clinical practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in oncology, effective communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. This role involves both clinical and managerial responsibilities, ensuring high standards of patient care and staff training. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse with relevant oncology experience.
• Minimum 12 months experience of SACT delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support staff in practice and facilitate reflective practice.
• Manage training databases and provide expert advice on oncology nursing.
• Develop and implement grade specific teaching programmes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to problem solve and initiate change

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Formal teaching/education qualification

Certificate in cancer care / oncology

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Detailed job description and main 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 meet revalidation requirements.
• 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

Essential criteria

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

Desirable criteria

• Certificate in cancer care / oncology
• UKONS SACT Passport assessor
• Clinical skills assessor

Experience

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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

Essential criteria

• Administration of IV SACT
• Haematology or acute oncology skills
• Excellent clinical skills
• Effective communication 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

Desirable criteria

• Effective teaching, training and preceptorship skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• 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

Desirable criteria

• 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
• Proven presentation skills

OTHER

Essential criteria

• 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

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD~PS (PDF, 288.4KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)