Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a SACT Practice Educator to facilitate and deliver training for our SACT nurses across our SACT delivery inpatient ward, day units and outpatient areas.
The SACT Practice Educator will join our team to provide direct clinical support, teaching and educational programmes for our SACT nursing workforce.
**Previous applicants need not apply again**
Main duties of the job
1. To provide ongoing professional and clinical leadership to the nursing team and deliver evidence-based care as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
2. Responsible for training and assessing nurses to become competent and maintain skills in the administration of SACT for the treatment of malignant disease.
3. Leading and providing subject expert input to SACT policies and procedures, leading on the development of these where necessary.
4. The post holder is expected to carry out all relevant forms of care and procedures, for which they are competent to practice, without direct supervision.
5. Work collaboratively with the Pevensey Ward Matron, Clinical Matron of the Judy Beard Day Unit and Pevensey Day Unit, and the wider network to provide a SACT service for the acute Trust.
6. The post holder will have responsibility to monitor the coordination of training and education in the oncology and haematology services, including wider teaching in acute medicine alongside acute oncology.
7. The post holder will be expected to work at least 3 days clinically per week on the SACT units / Pevensey Ward as part of their role.
8. The post holder will regularly administer SACT, and lead and develop nurse led clinics alongside the Lead Oncology Nurse and be involved in the assessment of patients prior to the administration of SACT.
About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD at Masters Level
- Advanced communication qualification
- UKONS passport or equivalent
- Maintains ongoing clinical competence in field
Desirable
- Achieved or working towards Masters level programme in Cancer nursing/advanced clinical practice or relevant subjects including independent prescribing, advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, leadership, research. For example, Accredited administration of Chemotherapy/SACT specific course achieved at degree or masters level.
- PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, with proven experience in Haematology/oncology care.
- Relevant extensive experience administering chemotherapy/SACT on a Haematology/Oncology unit/ward.
- Leadership and Management experience.
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork and team management.
- Implementation of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Standard setting and audit
- Clinical risk management
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Proactive in change management
- Understanding of individual and corporate responsibilities towards Health & Safety.
- The application of clinical governance in practice.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Flexibly works to meet the needs of the service and to support the oncology and haematology teams.
- Clinical expert and positive role model to staff.
- Experience and expert in caring for CVAD.
- Experience and expert in venepuncture and cannulation.
Desirable
- An understanding of health policy, national priority, and the professional nursing agenda.
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Evidence of CPD at Masters Level
- Advanced communication qualification
- UKONS passport or equivalent
- Maintains ongoing clinical competence in field
Desirable
- Achieved or working towards Masters level programme in Cancer nursing/advanced clinical practice or relevant subjects including independent prescribing, advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, leadership, research. For example, Accredited administration of Chemotherapy/SACT specific course achieved at degree or masters level.
- PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience, with proven experience in Haematology/oncology care.
- Relevant extensive experience administering chemotherapy/SACT on a Haematology/Oncology unit/ward.
- Leadership and Management experience.
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork and team management.
- Implementation of evidence-based practice.
Desirable
- Standard setting and audit
- Clinical risk management
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Proactive in change management
- Understanding of individual and corporate responsibilities towards Health & Safety.
- The application of clinical governance in practice.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Flexibly works to meet the needs of the service and to support the oncology and haematology teams.
- Clinical expert and positive role model to staff.
- Experience and expert in caring for CVAD.
- Experience and expert in venepuncture and cannulation.
Desirable
- An understanding of health policy, national priority, and the professional nursing agenda.
Other
Essential
- Reliable work record
- Enhanced DBS clearance
- Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values.
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).
