Practice Educator

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Band 7 Practice Educator to join the Medical Day Unit in London. This role focuses on developing registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students in a specialist cancer setting.

You will bring extensive oncology experience, expert SACT knowledge, and a passion for teaching in the clinical environment, delivering education, promoting evidence-based care and supporting competency development across the

Qualifications

• Significant oncology nursing experience.
• Expert knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT).
• Understanding of clinical trials and research practice.
• Passionate about teaching in the clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, document, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care.
• Develop enhanced knowledge of holistic cancer patient needs and treatment modalities.
• Coordinate a clinical shift under supervision to support ward management.
• Align with ACCEND capabilities for registered practitioners in cancer care.

Skills

Oncology nursing

SACT knowledge

Clinical education

Evidence-based practice

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic oncology nurse to join our Medical Day Unit as a Band 7 Practice Educator. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to support the development of registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students within a specialist cancer setting.

The successful candidate will have significant oncology experience, expert knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), and an understanding of clinical trials and research practice. You will act as a clinical role model, delivering education, supporting competency development, and promoting evidence-based care across the unit.

You will be passionate about teaching in the clinical environment, supporting staff to achieve competencies in areas such as SACT administration, medicines management, venepuncture and cannulation, while fostering a culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement.

• Plan, deliver, document, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a safe and efficient manner, working collaboratively with the shift coordinator to meet individual patient needs.
• Develop enhanced knowledge and understanding of the holistic needs of patients with cancer, including the range of treatment modalities provided within the unit.
• Gain insight into the responsibilities involved in coordinating a clinical shift, working under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to support effective ward management.
• This role aligns with ACCEND capabilities for registered practitioners in cancer care.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mai Bottos Job title: Matron- Cancer Services Email address: [e-mail]