Job summary
*This role is a 12 month fixed term or secondment opportunity, therefore please discuss with your line manager to ensure the team could accommodate the secondment.*
Are you looking for a new challenge in cancer and oncology care and have highly developed interpersonal, communication, service improvement and teaching/facilitation skills? If so, would you like the opportunity to be considered for developing, delivering and assessing cancer education and skills in different settings across the Trust.
We are looking to recruit a Cancer Practice Development Nurse Specialist to support our specialist cancer nursing and clinical support teams within the Trust. This role requires an experienced and motivated individual to support the development of the national and local cancer agenda by delivering a sustainable model of cancer related clinical training and education. You will be a Registered Nurse educated to degree level with a current registration, have significant experience working within cancer care and be enthusiastic and experienced in delivering education and training to others.
Informal enquiries are welcomed .
Main duties of the job
The post holder will join our friendly and supportive cancer teams who are all passionate about keeping the patient at the centre of all we do. A key emphasis of the role will be to develop, deliver and evaluate cancer educational programs locally and regionally, involving engagement with local, regional and national agendas. The post holder will support with the development of the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (ACCEND). The role would require you to lead on developing training and practice development packages and involve setting up and delivering formal study days within the Trust, working collaboratively with other Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Educators within the geography of the Northern Cancer Alliance. A key objective will be to ensure standardisation and shared competency assessment frameworks across our region.
Working as a core member of the Lead Cancer Nurse team you will have responsibility for the overall continuing workforce development of staff within the specialty. You will actively participate in audit and service improvement activity to improve patient care and outcomes, this requires a positive role model and excellent nursing leader to be highly visible in clinical areas in order to maximise opportunities for training and educational input across the cancer workforce, contributing to and developing clinical and educational guidelines and protocols where appropriate.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the Global Ethnic Majority (GEM) network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our Armed Forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The successful candidate will utilise their current experience to develop and lead clinical, virtual and classroom education in line with best practice in the care of the cancer patient.
- The post holder will support with the development of the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (ACCEND). This will involve the development of an education framework and Core Cancer Specific Capabilities in Practice.
- The post holder will ensure the ACCEND programme complements existing education programmes to provide an evidence-based education portfolio for the Trust.
- They will guide health care staff development and acquisition of knowledge and skills to support the cancer patient across all areas of care.
- The post holder will lead on cancer and oncology practice development initiatives.
- The post holder will act as a clinical and professional role model to maintain and develop exceptional standards of clinical care.
- Working alongside other specialties and professional groups, there will be an expectation to promote and foster a culture of education and clinical development within the workforce.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The successful candidate will utilise their current experience to develop and lead clinical, virtual and classroom education in line with best practice in the care of the cancer patient.
- The post holder will support with the development of the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development Programme (ACCEND). This will involve the development of an education framework and Core Cancer Specific Capabilities in Practice.
- The post holder will ensure the ACCEND programme complements existing education programmes to provide an evidence-based education portfolio for the Trust.
- They will guide health care staff development and acquisition of knowledge and skills to support the cancer patient across all areas of care.
- The post holder will lead on cancer and oncology practice development initiatives.
- The post holder will act as a clinical and professional role model to maintain and develop exceptional standards of clinical care.
- Working alongside other specialties and professional groups, there will be an expectation to promote and foster a culture of education and clinical development within the workforce.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDegree/Masters level study, or equivalent relevant specialist study/experience
- oCertificate in education or equivalent teaching certificate
- oMentor/Assessor qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge, credibility and expertise within cancer care
- oExcellent leadership and change management skills with ability to lead by example
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of collaborative working
- oAbility to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent written and presentation skills
- oExcellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of report writing
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines
- oProven skills in delivering education, presentations and group facilitation
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing and leading programmes of education or training
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy in relation to cancer care
- oEvidence of continuous personal/professional development related to cancer care
- oUnderstanding of national, political and professional agenda and its application in practice
- oUnderstanding of contemporary issues in inter professional education
- oKnowledge and demonstration of maintaining effective, safe care
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- oExperience of innovation in practice development
- oExperience of teaching/coaching staff
- oResearch or audit experience
- oExperience of analytical thinking and problem solving techniques to resolve difficult situations
Desirable
- oOncology experience
- oExperience of clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and enthusiastic
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oDynamic and innovative
- oForward thinking
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel to meet the needs of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oRegistered Nurse
- oCurrent NMC registration
- oDegree/Masters level study, or equivalent relevant specialist study/experience
- oCertificate in education or equivalent teaching certificate
- oMentor/Assessor qualification
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- oAbility to demonstrate clinical skills, knowledge, credibility and expertise within cancer care
- oExcellent leadership and change management skills with ability to lead by example
- oExcellent interpersonal and communication skills with experience of collaborative working
- oAbility to work independently and across disciplines as a member of a multidisciplinary team
- oExcellent written and presentation skills
- oExcellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of report writing
- oExcellent organisational and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines
- oProven skills in delivering education, presentations and group facilitation
Desirable
- oEvidence of developing and leading programmes of education or training
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge and understanding of current relevant NHS policy in relation to cancer care
- oEvidence of continuous personal/professional development related to cancer care
- oUnderstanding of national, political and professional agenda and its application in practice
- oUnderstanding of contemporary issues in inter professional education
- oKnowledge and demonstration of maintaining effective, safe care
Experience
Essential
- oSignificant post registration experience some of which will be at a senior level (Band 6 or above)
- oExperience of innovation in practice development
- oExperience of teaching/coaching staff
- oResearch or audit experience
- oExperience of analytical thinking and problem solving techniques to resolve difficult situations
Desirable
- oOncology experience
- oExperience of clinical audit
Personal Qualities
Essential
- oSelf-motivated and enthusiastic
- oFlexible and adaptable
- oDynamic and innovative
- oForward thinking
Other Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel to meet the needs of the role
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).
