Oncology Nurse Educator

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Oncology nurse educator. The role involves providing direct clinical support and delivering educational programs across inpatient wards and day units at two hospital sites. Candidates should have strong leadership capabilities, clinical expertise in SACT, and a passion for teaching and developing nursing staff. Flexible full-time and part-time options are available. This position also emphasizes patient-focused, evidence-based care.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 3+ years post registration experience in Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Experience working with haematological patients.
• Demonstrated leadership and teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support and education for Oncology/Haematology Wards.
• Lead development of nursing staff through education programs.
• Audit and evaluate educational progress.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Teaching skills

Patient-focused care

Education

Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) qualification

Masters level qualification

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Oncologynurse educator to join the team at Lewisham &GreenwichTrust.

The Oncology nurseeducator will provide direct clinical support as well asfacilitateand deliver teaching and educationalprogrammesto the inpatient wards(ward 21 & Laurel ward)and day units across 2 hospital sites.The post holder would be expected to work across both sites.

The post-holder will be an experienced, knowledgeable practitioner who provides leadership in practice development and education to nurses and other HCPs involved in the delivery of SACT for Haemato-oncology patients across LGT. They will work clinically to role model best, evidence-based professional practice and deliver education that meets service needs and priorities. The Oncologyclinical practice facilitator will work collaboratively with clinical managers, the corporate education team, and external partners. As a senior practitioner with specialist knowledge the post-holder will be active in supporting and furthering quality and governance structures and will work with the Lead SACT Nurse and Oncology matron on audit and service improvement initiatives withinhaemato-oncology andSACT.

Main duties of the job

The expectation of the post holder is to work clinically to support the inpatient Oncology/Haematology Wardsin& Day Treatment Unitsin the following areas:

Training and maintenance of SACT skills to ensure the delivery of patient-focused,evidenced-based care.

Implementation of structured pre SACT consultations for impatient ward areas

Management of the deterioratingpatient

New Staff induction.

Communication skills/communicating with compassion & sensitivity.

Weare open to applicants who are looking for both full time and part time hours and can offer flexible working arrangements.

This is a variedroleandwould be of interest to someone who isorganised, flexible and adaptable tothe changingneeds of the service.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

• Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
• Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
• Improving the experience of staff with disability
• Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
• Making equalities mainstream

Job responsibilities

Key Result Areas & Performance:

The successful candidate will lead in the development of nursing staff through the creation and implementation of relevant education and clinical skills training. They will design and maintain education programmes/training that facilitates acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency in haemato- oncology & SACT. They will Continue to implement the UKONs SACT passport and ensure all training and education is mapped to the ACCEND framework.

1. Establishing an environment for learning

Encourages learner participation, through equality of opportunities and acknowledgement of diversity

Involves the multi professional team in the planning and delivery of coaching, teaching, supervision and/or assessment to support knowledge, skills and behaviours in line with trust values, policies and regulatory body

Fosters an inclusive learning environment and relationships

Ensures safe and appropriate use of educational and teaching resources and equipment.

Uses a variety of methods (e.g., simulation and technology enhanced learning) to deliver education, adjusting accordingly to learner needs, preferences and neuro diversity where possible.

Ensures safe and appropriate use of educational and teaching resources and equipment.

Ensures that education provision is forward facing with a focus on research, innovation and environment.

Maintains accurate records e.g. registers and assessments

2. Clinical Practice

On a regular planned basis, or in response to an emergent need, contributes to clinical practice by working alongside learners delivering clinical care

Uses coaching/mentoring techniques during contact time with learners to identify learning needs, improve standards, generate learning plans, respond to concerns, and elevate where necessary

Demonstrates and promotes a high standard of person-centred, holistic care.

Demonstrates and promotes the effective management of patient journey / flow by teaching and contributing to the development of systems for operational performance

Supports clinical team leaders to set and monitor the standards of accurate and concise documentation

Is highly effective in using skilled interpersonal communication to convey information and advocate for the interests and well-being of those for whom they are responsible.

Maintains own competence in administering SACT

Participates in appraisal and demonstrates professional practice and scope in line with service and or regulatory requirements.

Builds strong and effective relationships across local, divisional, trust-wide and external networks.

Acts as a role model/mentor through professional values, behaviours and practice and to demonstrate lifelong learning

Collates yearly training needs analysis to generate predicted education expenditure for assigned clinical areas and learners.

Works with the Unit managers to investigate medication/SACT related incidents and formulates appropriate action plans

Provide practice development and education input to appraisal and personal development plans of clinical colleagues where appropriate

4. Audit and Evaluation: Innovation

Audits and documents educational progress utilising effective feedback strategies which support development and wellbeing

Contributes to the implementation of patient experience initiatives in response to patient feedback and NCPES results/FFT

Participates in benchmarking SACT standards within Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust against peers

Participates in identifying and addressing risk and poor quality through appropriate governance structures and forums where a practice development and education element exists

Coordinates and participates in ongoing service review and evaluation, including seeking and monitoring patient experience and outcomes, where these have a relevance to practice development and education

Have the necessary presentation skills to enable proactive participation in the dissemination of practice through conferences and professional publications

Communications and Relationships

Liaise with all members of the multi-professional team to ensure that care is assessed, planned, delivered and evaluated within a multi-professional framework, in the interests of the patient, and that care is communicated to all team members.

General

Undertake all relevant clinical and non-clinical functions in accordance with grade.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (including Chemotherapy) SACT qualification and training.
• Masters level qualification or evidence of continuing professional development to masters level or desire to undertake masters level qualifications
• Advanced Clinical Assessment skills or willingness to undertake
• 3 years post registration experience in caring for the needs of patients receiving Systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT)

Experience

• Minimum of five years post registration experience, of which 2 years at Band 6 with leadership and management experience
• To demonstrate up to date knowledge of current nursing issues
• To have experience of working with patients with haematological and solid tumours
• Experience of working with deteriorating patients
• To have experience of working in a teaching environment.
• To have experience in service development and change management.
• Experience presenting for large groups/at conferences

Knowledge

• Demonstrate ability to lead, manage change and motivate staff
• Ability to produce reports and involvement in management meetings
• Able to undertake audit and analyse information
• Knowledge of SACT treatment and supportive management of patients with haematological and solid tumours and non-malignant disease.
• Knowledge of national policy and drivers for chemotherapy services.
• Evidence of involvement in Peer Review process/GIRFT

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.

MBU Ward 21 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road

Depending on experienceper annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Reference number

197-AO7686

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

MBU Ward 21 Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Stadium Road