Job summary
The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) are a leading provider of cancer care, committed to delivering excellence in patient outcomes and fostering a culture of continuous professional development. We are seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable Band 6 Practice Education Facilitator to join our team and support the development of the cancer nursing workforce in line with the ACCEND Framework for Cancer Care.
Main duties of the job
This role is pivotal in advancing the education and capability of nurses across specialist cancer services, with a particular focus on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapies (SACT), haematology, and oncology. While experience in stem cell transplant is desirable, it is not essential. Enthusiasm for learning and supporting others in these areas is welcomed.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of cancer nursing education and contribute meaningfully to workforce transformation. If you are enthusiastic about developing others and committed to delivering high-quality cancer care, we would like to hear from you.
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse within Oncology or Haematology
- Evidence of recent and continued formal and informal teaching experience
- Able to understand the education training needs of staff
- Portfolio of continuing professional development
- To have current knowledge of Cancer Nursing
- Experience of developing education training packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of current changes within the NHS and Nurse education
- Experience as a clinical supervisor
- Evidence of research and audit participation
- Experience as a Registered Nurse within Stem Cell transplant/Immune Effector Cell therapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- SACT trained and competent
- Able to undertake and deliver presentations
- Able to engage with a variety of personnel within the Trust and outside e.g. University, Network
- Able to develop and enhance education/training packages for all staff
- Innovative and able to create a variety of learning opportunities for staff
- Able to effectively contribute to clinical environment that is motivating and conducive to lifelong learning
- Able to manage databases with a working knowledge of I.T
- Committed, supportive, enthusiastic and innovative nursing and education
- Self-motivated and able to motivate and enthuse others
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registration
- Post Registration course in a relevant subject
- Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)
- Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master's Degree
- Teaching & Assessment qualification
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Considerable experience as a Registered Nurse within Oncology or Haematology
- Evidence of recent and continued formal and informal teaching experience
- Able to understand the education training needs of staff
- Portfolio of continuing professional development
- To have current knowledge of Cancer Nursing
- Experience of developing education training packages
Desirable
- Knowledge of current changes within the NHS and Nurse education
- Experience as a clinical supervisor
- Evidence of research and audit participation
- Experience as a Registered Nurse within Stem Cell transplant/Immune Effector Cell therapy
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- SACT trained and competent
- Able to undertake and deliver presentations
- Able to engage with a variety of personnel within the Trust and outside e.g. University, Network
- Able to develop and enhance education/training packages for all staff
- Innovative and able to create a variety of learning opportunities for staff
- Able to effectively contribute to clinical environment that is motivating and conducive to lifelong learning
- Able to manage databases with a working knowledge of I.T
- Committed, supportive, enthusiastic and innovative nursing and education
- Self-motivated and able to motivate and enthuse others
- Good organisational skills
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- 1st Level Registration
- Post Registration course in a relevant subject
- Bachelor's Degree (or working towards)
- Willingness to undertake a PGCE or Master's Degree
- Teaching & Assessment qualification
Desirable
Aptitudes
Essential
- Supportive
- Respectful
- Innovative
- Collaborative
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre
Horfield Road
Bristol
BS2 8ED
Employer's website
https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
