Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within University Hospitals Sussex NHS foundation trust for a SACT clinical educator across Worthing and St Richards hospitals, in reaching to RSCH as needed. The post holder will manage learners within the SACT day units and inpatient Haematology areas on both sites. They will work closely with clinical educators at Brighton and travel across as required.
This dynamic senior role works closely with the wider cancer teams within the cancer division ( CNS, support workers, Macmillan Manager, Haematologists, oncologists, FDS team and practice development) and uses the Patient First Improvement System (PFIS), a lean management programme designed by the Trust to develop our people's ability to solve problems and improve performance. The role will play a vital role in delivering expert patient care and support continued development of the workforce delivering anti cancer treatments. The post holder will support in the management and development of the band 6 clinical educator, giving expert coaching and guidance in formulating and delivering SACT teaching.
Main duties of the job
To lead and develop staff within the department.
- Work with other cancer services users.
- Utilise tools and techniques using Patient First Improvement System (PFIS).
- Manage SACT training.
- Develop cross site standardisation within the Trust, working closely with educators on all sites.
- Attend cancer alliance and SACT nurse forums.
- provide governance of UKONS helpline.
- Undertake annual assessments of all staff within the SACT units.
- Work clinically as needed to deliver SACT.
- Work with Balcombe ward, the Ferhurst centre, Amberley unit and Apuldram managers to ensure the correct skills at the correct place at all times and to accommodate patients as needed for treatment.
- Work with RSCH to develop immunotherapy toxicity pathways and reviews.
- Work with the ANP to review service structure/pathways and improve efficiency within the unit and the cancer division.
- Work with aseptic team to reduce wastage of SACT drugs.
- Organise and deliver away days, informal and formal teaching to ensure the workforce remains updated on new SACT drugs and guidance.
About us
Join us atUHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops
At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Improving lives: We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
Build a career with us: As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision and clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
- Work collaboratively with clinical experts including clinical director, lead cancer nurse, cancer managers, matrons, clinical nurse specialists, oncologists, haematologists, research teams and pharmacists in the development of expert person centred practice.
- Be able to communicate sensitive/difficult information and offer suitable support as required to patients and learners.
- Provide professional leadership within the SACT units and outpatient department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Engagement in service improvement initiatives.
- Strive to continually improve unit and department environment to high standards ensuring action plans from audits are implemented when teaching learners.
- Support and promote the development and implementation of nursing care services that reflect the principles of clinical governance.
- Act as a nurse in charge of the shift as needed, problem solving so patients can proceed with treatments by working in close collaboration with MDT.
- Support the team to identify opportunities for career progression, encourage them to complete training that will develop the workforce. Especially the band 6 clinical educator in becoming an expert practitioner.
- Provide clinical governance by reviewing triage calls, complaints, datex and observation of practice with the unit managers.
- Maintain training records for all staff relating to SACT delivery.
- Support in the administration of SACT and supportive therapies including IT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act as a role model and ensure effective staff supervision and clinical practice, working with staff and patients in an advisory, teaching and support capacity and maintaining professional competence, authority and credibility.
- Work collaboratively with clinical experts including clinical director, lead cancer nurse, cancer managers, matrons, clinical nurse specialists, oncologists, haematologists, research teams and pharmacists in the development of expert person centred practice.
- Be able to communicate sensitive/difficult information and offer suitable support as required to patients and learners.
- Provide professional leadership within the SACT units and outpatient department ensuring that all staff use evidence based practise and adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Engagement in service improvement initiatives.
- Strive to continually improve unit and department environment to high standards ensuring action plans from audits are implemented when teaching learners.
- Support and promote the development and implementation of nursing care services that reflect the principles of clinical governance.
- Act as a nurse in charge of the shift as needed, problem solving so patients can proceed with treatments by working in close collaboration with MDT.
- Support the team to identify opportunities for career progression, encourage them to complete training that will develop the workforce. Especially the band 6 clinical educator in becoming an expert practitioner.
- Provide clinical governance by reviewing triage calls, complaints, datex and observation of practice with the unit managers.
- Maintain training records for all staff relating to SACT delivery.
- Support in the administration of SACT and supportive therapies including IT.
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- SACT trained and skilled in Phlebotomy/Cannulation/Care of CAVDs/ IV administration
- Post registration qualification in Cancer/ Chemotherapy Nursing
- Evidence of management experience / training
- Evidence of continuing professional development at post graduate level
- NMC registration
- Experience of teaching
- Physical assessment course
- Can navigate both Aria and chemo care prescribing systems
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient SACT units
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Recognised teaching, assessing, mentoring qualification
- MSc in relevant subject or working towards
- Advanced Communication skills training
- Psychological assessment skills training
- Teaching qualification or working towards
- Experience in action plans / lesson plans
Person Specification
application and interview
Essential
- SACT trained and skilled in Phlebotomy/Cannulation/Care of CAVDs/ IV administration
- Post registration qualification in Cancer/ Chemotherapy Nursing
- Evidence of management experience / training
- Evidence of continuing professional development at post graduate level
- NMC registration
- Experience of teaching
- Physical assessment course
- Can navigate both Aria and chemo care prescribing systems
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient SACT units
Desirable
- Leadership training
- Recognised teaching, assessing, mentoring qualification
- MSc in relevant subject or working towards
- Advanced Communication skills training
- Psychological assessment skills training
- Teaching qualification or working towards
- Experience in action plans / lesson plans
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
