SACT Clinical Practice Facilitator

The Dyson Cancer Centre is a specially designed and state-of-the-art building which provides cancer services to both oncology and haematology patients.

We are looking for a driven, creative individual with excellent organisational skills who could shape this educational role within our Day Unit.

The role of Clinical Practice Education Facilitator will support the development of both new and existing members of the team in their competence and knowledge within this advancing field of nursing.

You will work alongside Senior Staff to create, develop and maintain an effective learning environment ensuring clinical practice is up to date within oncology. The education of staff within the unit will focus initially on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy competencies within the UKONS Passport, but also involve the ongoing education and updating of any changes within the specialty.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Adopt a lead role in staff local induction and delivery of programmes of education and professional development for nursing staff in Medlock Unit.
2. Manage the induction process for staff newly appointed to Medlock Unit, including both experienced and new staff across a range of different roles.
3. Facilitate annual SACT update training in collaboration with SACT CNS team.
4. Deliver ad hoc training in conjunction with SACT CNS for new treatments within the department.
5. Lead regular in-house teaching sessions.
6. Ensure staff have undertaken relevant training and are fully informed and competent in the use of all equipment within the clinical area.
7. Support staff in their personal professional development and direct them towards relevant formal courses pertaining to specialty.
8. Ensure the appropriate allocation of supervisors/mentors for the induction period in consultation with senior sisters.
9. Provide continuing support to newly appointed members of staff and their supervisor/mentor, ensuring any problems are promptly and effectively resolved.

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. We value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment, celebrated by our growing community of staff networks. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing, and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial wellbeing.

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. For further details or informal visits, please contact:

Name: Hayley Beer
Job title: Senior Sister
Email address: hayley.beer@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01225 824852

Helen Bond / Teresa Harris Senior Sisters