Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Clinical Nurse Educator for Cancer Care and Haematology

The closing date is 25 November 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Cancer care and Haematology to work alongside our Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Practice Development Nurse, supporting Cancer care and Haematology across Cancer Services.

What We're Looking For:

  • Registered Nurse with experience in oncology and/or haematology nursing.
  • Passion for clinical education, mentoring, and developing nursing teams.
  • Competence in core nursing procedures, with ability to assess and support clinical skills development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage learners and staff at all levels.
  • Ability to contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
  • Commitment to compassionate patient care and maintaining high professional standards.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.
  • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in innovative clinical education programs.
  • Supportive working environment that values collaboration, leadership, and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will support the SACT Practice Development Nurse across Cancer care and Haematology.

The post holder will facilitate education, training, and professional development of all nursing staff on Ward 5, CCHU, and Sunrise. This includes experienced nurses, newly qualified, preceptees, associate practitioners, and health care assistants, supporting clinical competence to ensure safe, compassionate patient care.

They will assist all nurses, especially newly qualified, in becoming clinically competent in cancer patient care.

The post holder will support internal study days, develop agendas, and engage speakers.

They will work closely with the SACT Practice Development Nurse and Unit/Ward sisters to ensure staff develop and retain knowledge and skills.

  • Welcome learners and staff to the clinical environment aligned with Trust values and ensure recorded induction.

  • Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

  • Assist with local or Trust initiatives to continuously improve service quality and maintain high standards.

  • Be aware of hospital policies and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance.
  • Help encourage a supportive work environment and maintain staff morale.

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SCS7500469

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference numbers.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered nurse with NMC pin
  • Degree (working towards)
  • Care of Patient receiving Cytotoxic SACT

Desirable

  • ENB 998 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • RGN with relevant experience
  • SACT experience at Band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Oncology/Haematology experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • IV administration
  • Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
  • Administration of blood products
  • Venesection
  • Good numerical skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

  • Cross site working

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Cytotoxic Policy
  • Cancer standards related to SACT administration
  • Haematology protocols
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Registered nurse with NMC pin
  • Degree (working towards)
  • Care of Patient receiving Cytotoxic SACT

Desirable

  • ENB 998 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • RGN with relevant experience
  • SACT experience at Band 5 or above

Desirable

  • Oncology/Haematology experience

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • IV administration
  • Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
  • Administration of blood products
  • Venesection
  • Good numerical skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

  • Cross site working

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Cytotoxic Policy
  • Cancer standards related to SACT administration
  • Haematology protocols

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SACT Practice Development Nurse and TYA Lead

Rebecca Howard

r.howard8@nhs.net

01296831698

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year Per Annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

434-SCS7500469

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville Road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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