Practice Educator Cancer care

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Cancer Care Practice Educator to enhance nursing and healthcare staff development. This role involves hands-on training, competency assessment, and promoting specialist cancer care skills. The successful candidate will coordinate educational programs and support clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse required.
• Experience in clinical practice assessment and education.
• Leadership qualification or experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff development within cancer care.
• Lead evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate high-quality education and training programs.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Clinical Skills

Education

Degree level education

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

About

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust was formed on the 1st October 2020 through the merger of Royal Bournemouth & Christchurch Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Poole Hospital.

The hospitals covered by the Trust include:

• Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW
• Poole Hospital, Longfleet Road, Poole BH15 2JB
• Christchurch Hospital, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2JX

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Key details

Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth, BH7 7DW, Dorset

Contract type & working pattern: Permanent, Part time - 30 hours per week

Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum, Band 7

Main area: Cancer care

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Cancer Care Practice Educator to support the development of nursing and healthcare staff within our cancer care services. The role involves providing hands-on training, assessing competencies, supporting staff in their SACT passports, and promoting growth in specialist cancer care skills. You will identify learning needs, develop educational programs, contribute to policy development, and enhance the quality of care through education and leadership.

Requirements

This role requires active UK NMC registration. The base location is Bournemouth with cross-site working. The interview date will be confirmed.

Key responsibilities

1. Act as an expert resource in clinical practice for the multidisciplinary team.
2. Coordinate staff development within cancer care.
3. Lead evidence-based practice initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
4. Promote reflective practice and lifelong learning using various methodologies.
5. Ensure newly qualified practitioners are aware of quality and safety standards.
6. Work with education providers to meet service needs.
7. Provide clinical leadership and support for nurses and healthcare assistants.
8. Support service redesign and development through educational advice.
9. Develop and coordinate high-quality education and training programs.
10. Manage the competency passport for safe handling and administration of SACT.

Additional information

Staff may be required to work flexibly across all Trust locations. The service is planned to move during November 2025. Vaccination against COVID-19 is encouraged but not mandatory.

Applicant requirements

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NMC registered Nurse
• Experience in clinical practice assessment and education
• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Leadership qualification or experience

Experience

• Experience in cancer care
• Collaborative working within multidisciplinary teams
• Supervising and assessing practice
• Staff management experience

Technical skills

• Computer literacy
• Advanced clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills

Application details

For more information, contact Daniel Bundy, Matron, at [email protected] or 0300 019 5197.