Job summary
Practice Educator- Olayan Day Unit Sutton/Kingston FT 6 monthsAre you looking to further your educational skills and career in Oncology care? We are looking for a proactive, motivated and a dynamic practitioner with the ability to enhance learning and development and support the nursing teams in the clinical area.
The Olayan Day Unit is a modern and busy unit caring for patients undergoing a variety of chemotherapy and supportive treatments including patients taking part in clinical trials. The Practice Educator role is essential in helping nurses develop the knowledge and skills required for the safe and effective delivery of Systemic Anti- Cancer Treatment. The role also includes teaching in the Royal Marsden School on various modules, venepuncture and cannulation training as well and involvement in the development of policy and procedure to improve care provision.
We are looking for significant experience in Chemotherapy administration venous access and/ or Oncology nursing and a commitment to providing high quality specialist care. You will have experience in practice education at least at Senior Staff Nurse level and highly effective communication skills.
For further information regarding this post please contact Lorraine Hyde, Matron Olayan Day Unit Sutton and Kingston. Lorraine.Hyde@rmh.nhs.uk)
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality evidence based education to nurses within the MDU and across the Trust. This will include supporting the education and training of nursing staff in IV drug / SACT administration; venepuncture and cannulation; and the care and maintenance of all types of vascular access devices.
The post holder will also be responsible for promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise and the creation of a clinical environment that encourages learning and professional development. The post holder will also work closely with the MDU Sister / Charge Nurse to foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale.
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 on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for junior nursing staff.
- Regularly assessing and reviewing progress towards competence and giving feedback to staff.
- Work clinically alongside staff to ensure clinical competency and development needs are met e.g. SACT/Venepuncture/Cannulation.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records on staff training and support.
- Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Oversee the local induction and supernumerary period for the new starters in Olayan Day Unit and Kingston MDU.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for junior nursing staff.
- Regularly assessing and reviewing progress towards competence and giving feedback to staff.
- Work clinically alongside staff to ensure clinical competency and development needs are met e.g. SACT/Venepuncture/Cannulation.
- Maintaining accurate and up to date records on staff training and support.
- Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Oversee the local induction and supernumerary period for the new starters in Olayan Day Unit and Kingston MDU.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification of equivalent
Desirable
- PgCert in education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology/haematology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
- Competent in SACT administration
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
- Competent in accessing Ports or willing to develop skill
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Ability to coordinate as shift/department
- Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of on-going professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification of equivalent
Desirable
- PgCert in education or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology/haematology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
Desirable
- Competent in SACT administration
- Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
- Competent in accessing Ports or willing to develop skill
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
- Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
- Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
- Ability to coordinate as shift/department
- Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
- Computer Literacy (e.g. use of Microsoft Word and Outlook)
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).
