Job summary
An exciting opportunity following progression of the current post holder has been made available within endoscopy service at the Royal Marsden Hospital to recruit a new Practice Educator for Endoscopy covering both Chelsea and Sutton. After the recent opening of the new endoscopy suite at the New Oak Cancer Centre in Sutton and expansion plans in Chelsea with a new unit and innovative endoscopic modalities , there is no better time to join the team.
The successful applicant will be an experienced and competent endoscopy nurse with a proven track record of teaching experience at a band 6 level or higher across the endoscopy patient pathway (pre-assessment, admissions/recovery and assisting for diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures). This role is crucial in ensuring that all of the education and training requirements of all clinical, non-clinical staff are in line with the JETS workforce requirements and national competency standards/framework of endoscopy practice (e.g. JAG/ BSG).
Main duties of the job
The Practice Educator is an experienced clinical registered nurse with advanced knowledge and skills in both diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy pathways from pre-assessment up to discharge. He/she will deliver safe provision of care with strong practice development support to clinical staff and junior doctor who are new to the service.
The pose holder will coordinate and facilitate practice education related activities for registered and non-registered Endoscopy workforce across Chelsea and Sutton. The practice educator will support and contribute to the implementation of education and development plans which involve the induction, supervision/mentoring, preceptorship and the ongoing professional development of all staff on the unit. This will also include ensuring robust systems are in place to record and monitor performance against agreed targets.
The post holder is required to have good understanding of JAG requirement to deliver quality safety practice in the Endoscopy and Decontamination service at the RMH. A key area of focus will be JETS Workforce Endoscopy training and implementation.
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
A significant element of the role involves leading on audits and collating of evidence required for JAG accreditation with the support of the matron and endoscopy charge nurses for both sites.
The role will require 50% of the contracted hours to be in clinical practice to ensure that the post-holder will retain his/her clinical skills.
The department rarely has any vacancy and does not use any agency staffing which is a testament to staff retention.
When completing your application form, please provide the evidence of how you have met the shortlisting criteria. I strongly advise that an informal visit is arranged as the role is integral in supporting planned development of the service in the coming years. I wish you the very best of luck in your application and we look forward to working with you.
Clinical Responsibilities
Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective senior clinical team member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team.
Works a minimum of 2-3 clinical shifts per week to maintain clinical credibility within the team.
Be clinically proficient in all aspects of endoscopy care pathway (e.g. sedation/general anaesthetic pre-assessment, admissions/recovery, procedure room care) which may include supporting the decontamination unit following training.Participate in the endoscopy coordinator rota ensuring high-quality, efficient and safe endoscopy service every shift.To take overall responsibility for the clinical area when in charge, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained throughout the shift.Provide evidence-based information and support to patients and other departments as appropriate, following consultation with members of the multi-disciplinary team.To be flexible in the approach within the endoscopy department and provide cover for any area that may require endoscopy staff support (e.g. theatres /interventional radiology) as appropriate to knowledge and training.To take part in the in/out of hours endoscopy on-call rota and manage own and others workload.
Education, Training and Development Responsibilities
Overall lead in all matters of endoscopy/decontamination/ electronic patient record (EPR) education, training and the continuing professional development for all endoscopy clinical/non-clinical staff and students in partnership with the charge nurses for both Chelsea and Sutton endoscopy.Lead on the provision of effective orientation of staff, including timely completion of local & Trust induction, mandatory training, welcome to the department and early objective setting through a development-plan and regular follow-ups.Competently assess nurses, nurse associates, healthcare assistants and/or student nurses in the safe care of patients throughout the endoscopy pathway (e.g. pre-assessment, procedural, admission/recovery/discharge) as appropriate.Regularly update endoscopy specific clinical and equipment competency/teaching packs using the most up to date evidence-based guidance / literature available.Working with named mentors/charge nurses, oversee timely completion/ sign-off of all endoscopy specific clinical and equipment competencies for both new starters and permanent staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
A significant element of the role involves leading on audits and collating of evidence required for JAG accreditation with the support of the matron and endoscopy charge nurses for both sites.
The role will require 50% of the contracted hours to be in clinical practice to ensure that the post-holder will retain his/her clinical skills.
The department rarely has any vacancy and does not use any agency staffing which is a testament to staff retention.
When completing your application form, please provide the evidence of how you have met the shortlisting criteria. I strongly advise that an informal visit is arranged as the role is integral in supporting planned development of the service in the coming years. I wish you the very best of luck in your application and we look forward to working with you.
Clinical Responsibilities
Works both as an independent practitioner, and as an effective senior clinical team member of the wider interdisciplinary clinical team.
Works a minimum of 2-3 clinical shifts per week to maintain clinical credibility within the team.
Be clinically proficient in all aspects of endoscopy care pathway (e.g. sedation/general anaesthetic pre-assessment, admissions/recovery, procedure room care) which may include supporting the decontamination unit following training.Participate in the endoscopy coordinator rota ensuring high-quality, efficient and safe endoscopy service every shift.To take overall responsibility for the clinical area when in charge, utilising resources effectively and to ensure that safe staffing levels are maintained throughout the shift.Provide evidence-based information and support to patients and other departments as appropriate, following consultation with members of the multi-disciplinary team.To be flexible in the approach within the endoscopy department and provide cover for any area that may require endoscopy staff support (e.g. theatres /interventional radiology) as appropriate to knowledge and training.To take part in the in/out of hours endoscopy on-call rota and manage own and others workload.
Education, Training and Development Responsibilities
Overall lead in all matters of endoscopy/decontamination/ electronic patient record (EPR) education, training and the continuing professional development for all endoscopy clinical/non-clinical staff and students in partnership with the charge nurses for both Chelsea and Sutton endoscopy.Lead on the provision of effective orientation of staff, including timely completion of local & Trust induction, mandatory training, welcome to the department and early objective setting through a development-plan and regular follow-ups.Competently assess nurses, nurse associates, healthcare assistants and/or student nurses in the safe care of patients throughout the endoscopy pathway (e.g. pre-assessment, procedural, admission/recovery/discharge) as appropriate.Regularly update endoscopy specific clinical and equipment competency/teaching packs using the most up to date evidence-based guidance / literature available.Working with named mentors/charge nurses, oversee timely completion/ sign-off of all endoscopy specific clinical and equipment competencies for both new starters and permanent staff.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Unrestricted NMC Registration to practice
- Clinical supervision training / qualification
- Post graduate level relevant to endoscopy and/or practice education
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards master's level
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Physical assessment, Recovery Course, Endoscopy; PEAP module; Practice Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Current/recent experience as a band 6 or above within endoscopy
- Highly proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
- Experience in conducting clinical audits
- Experience in collating evidence for JAG accreditation
- Experience of managing and use of all endoscopes and endoscopy equipment in a trained speciality
- Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, and coaching of endoscopy team members and students
Desirable
- Current/recent experience as a clinical educator in endoscopy (band 6 or 7 equivalent)
- GA pre-assessment and GA recovery
- Experience in decontaminating flexible endoscopes; Proficiency in ERCP /ESD
- Evidence of organising and delivering of education to the specialty group and wider clinical staff group
Skills
Essential
- Competent in giving IV medication
- Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
- Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desirable
- RMH Certificate in IV Administration to be obtained within three months of appointment
- RMH Certificate in venepuncture and cannulation to be obtained within three months of appointment
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- Unrestricted NMC Registration to practice
- Clinical supervision training / qualification
- Post graduate level relevant to endoscopy and/or practice education
Desirable
- Relevant degree or working towards master's level
- Mentorship/Teaching Qualification
- Physical assessment, Recovery Course, Endoscopy; PEAP module; Practice Educator Course
Experience
Essential
- Current/recent experience as a band 6 or above within endoscopy
- Highly proficient in all aspects of endoscopy practice (pre-assessment, procedure room, admissions and recovery)
- Experience in conducting clinical audits
- Experience in collating evidence for JAG accreditation
- Experience of managing and use of all endoscopes and endoscopy equipment in a trained speciality
- Experience in facilitation, teaching, assessing, and coaching of endoscopy team members and students
Desirable
- Current/recent experience as a clinical educator in endoscopy (band 6 or 7 equivalent)
- GA pre-assessment and GA recovery
- Experience in decontaminating flexible endoscopes; Proficiency in ERCP /ESD
- Evidence of organising and delivering of education to the specialty group and wider clinical staff group
Skills
Essential
- Competent in giving IV medication
- Competent in venepuncture and cannulation
- Proficiency in MS office applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desirable
- RMH Certificate in IV Administration to be obtained within three months of appointment
- RMH Certificate in venepuncture and cannulation to be obtained within three months of appointment
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
