Practice Educator - HODU (Band 7)
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Job overview
A vacancy has arisen for an experienced trained chemotherapy nurse to aid in the development, education and and ongoing support to the Haematology Oncology team nursing team at Airedale General Hospital.
As the Practice Educator on a busy Haematology Oncology Day Unit (HODU), the successful applicant will play a key role in providing specialist training in chemotherapy, haematology and oncology to existing and newly recruited members of the nursing team.
In conjunction with the Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, and HODU Manager, the successful applicant will assist with leading the service on the day unit within the hospital, and on the Mobile Cancer Care Units (MCCU) around the surrounding area.
Main duties of the job- Provide support for the nursing team in all aspects of administration of systemic anti-cancer treatment (SACT)
- Implementing local standards and frameworks
- Assist with clinical audit
- Identify risks and attend local governance
- responsible for attending and contributing to the SACT working group
- Participate in retention, recruitment and appraisal of team members
- Work closely with the Clinical CNS team and HODU Manager
Working for our organisation
We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:
- Cycle to Work
- Travel Scheme
- Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
- Onsite Nursery
- Buying and Selling Annual Leave
- Car Leasing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Health and Wellbeing
- Extensive Reward Scheme
- Counselling Service
- Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
- Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.
Our values:
We understand that it’s down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience – we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:
- Committed to Quality of Care
- Compassion
- Working together for patients
- Improving Lives
- Everyone Counts
- Respect and Dignity
Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The team on the Haematology Oncology Day Unit at Airedale General Hospital icommitted to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting continuous professional development among its staff. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Band 7 Practice Education Facilitators to lead our chemotherapy service alongside the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Current NMC qualification
- First level degree in nursing with extensive clinical experience
- Oncology/haematology or cancer care qualification Teaching and assessing qualification
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Skills
Essential criteria- UKONS SACT passport competency
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Competent in relevant wider SACT clinical skills e.g. scalp cooling competency
- Excellent persuasive and influencing skills when dealing with staff across health boundaries
- Previous experience of formal/informal teaching of patients and staff.
- Demonstrates a clear vision of the role and service
- Ability to initiate, sustain and evaluate change
- Decision making skills
- Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Demonstrates understanding of relevant national strategy/policy and how this relates to the service
- Enhanced or Advanced Communication Skills
- SACT practice supervisor or assessor status
- Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria- Significant experience working at band 6 or above, in oncology and haematology nursing
- Demonstrates up to date knowledge and expertise in the speciality, including possession of relevant competencies'
- Knowledge of the key professional issues and NMC guidelines relating to professional practice
- Evidence of being able to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience of applying research evidence to clinical practice
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Registered Nurse Adult ( level 1)
- Supporting learning in Practice or ENB 997/998 Teaching and Assessing Clinical Practice or equivalent
- PGCert Education
We are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities.
NOTE: This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
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