Oncology Practice Educator & Clinical Mentor

Royal Marsden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Practice Educator for the Medical Day Unit. You will lead oncology education for registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students, acting as a clinical role model and driving evidence-based care across the unit.

You will have extensive oncology experience, SACT expertise, and a passion for teaching in the clinical environment.

Qualifications

• NMC Registration and active practice
• Oncology specialty qualification or equivalence
• Higher education qualification in teaching or mentorship
• Experience with education of nursing staff and students

Responsibilities

• Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, especially for junior nursing staff.
• Regularly assess and review progress toward competency, providing constructive feedback.
• Support competency development in SACT administration, venepuncture, cannulation and medicines management.
• Maintain accurate records of staff training and development activities.
• Introduce new staff to Trust IT systems and learning resources to enable evidence-informed practice.
• Deliver teaching across clinical areas and ensure content is up to date and evidence-based.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Teaching

Curriculum development

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NMC Registration

Oncology qualification

Diploma or Degree

Teaching qualification

Mentorship qualification

PgCert in education

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Practice Educator for the Medical Day Unit. You will lead oncology education for registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students, acting as a clinical role model and driving evidence-based care across the unit.

You will have extensive oncology experience, SACT expertise, and a passion for teaching in the clinical environment.