Practice Education Facilitator for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Band 6 Practice Education Facilitator for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy. This part-time role involves developing educational programs, supporting nursing staff, and requires strong communication and leadership skills. The environment promotes professional growth and a healthy work-life balance, contributing to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Chemotherapy trained and competent.
• Bachelor’s Degree (or working towards).
• Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master’s Degree.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training programmes in line with UK Oncology Nursing Society standards.
• Support learning through digital platforms and maintain electronic training records.
• Provide direct clinical supervision to develop specialist practice.

Skills

Chemotherapy trained and competent

Able to undertake and deliver presentations

Innovative in creating learning opportunities

Good organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Post Registration course in a relevant subject

Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master’s Degree

Master’s Degree

PGCE

Job description

This post is only open to internal applicants.

Practice Education Facilitator for Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy

Band 6

Main area Cancer care Grade Band 6 Contract 9 months (Fixed term until March 2026) Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (Must be able to work flexibly Monday - Friday) Job ref 387-SPS8463-GB

Site Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre Town Bristol Salary £37,338 - £44,962 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/06/2025 23:59

As an organisation we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre [BHOC] is a leading cancer healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous professional development among its staff. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 6 Practice Education Facilitator to join our SACT education service.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 6 Nurse Specialist Educator in SACT administration, you will play a key role in the development and delivery of education and training programs related to the speciality within UHBW. This position requires a thorough understanding of chemotherapy practices, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting the ongoing professional development of nursing staff. Leadership skills are essential to guide and inspire a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Main duties will include:

• Developing and delivering training programmes in line with the UK Oncology Nursing Society standards for Systemic Anti Cancer Therapies and Acute Oncology.
• Supporting learning utilising digital platforms and maintaining electronic training records.
• Supporting and developing specialist practice through direct clinical supervision.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person specification

Skills and Abilities

• Chemotherapy trained and competent
• Able to undertake and deliver presentations
• Able to engage with a variety of personnel within the Trust and outside e.g. University, Networks
• Able to develop and enhance education/training packages for staff
• Innovative and able to create a variety of learning opportunities for staff
• Able to effectively contribute to clinical environment that is motivating and conducive to lifelong learning
• Able to manage databases with a working knowledge of I.T
• Committed, supportive, enthusiastic and innovative nursing and education
• Self-motivated and able to motivate and enthuse others
• Good organisational skills

Qualifications and Training

• Post Registration course in a relevant subject
• Bachelor’s Degree (or working towards)
• Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• PGCE

We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.

· As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

· The Trust is committed to investing in and caring for all our staff. We will support you in maintaining and improving your health and wellbeing, as well as your career development through management and training support - developing exceptional people for exceptional careers.

· UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

· To comply with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 all applicants must be able to speak fluent English to an appropriate standard which will be assessed at Interview.

· If you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK, to avoid disappointment, please check to ensure you are eligible under the UKVI points based system.

· The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system.

· By applying for this post, you are agreeing to University Hospitals Bristol and Weston 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.

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IMPORTANT:

Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.

Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and you meet the requirements of the Person Specification

Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.

As a guide interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.

When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your referee must all be known to you in a line manager or professional lead capacity.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.