BMT and SACT Senior Clinical Practice Educator
Main area: Cancer Care
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 188-SNM051224
Site: University Hospital Southampton
Town: Southampton
Salary: £46,148.00 - £52,809.00 Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
Closing: 31/12/2024 23:59
Interview date: 16/01/2025
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development of nursing practice within the Care Group, in conjunction with the growing needs of the service.
To provide specialist training focusing on the field of bone marrow transplantation (BMT) and systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) assessments and training.
To promote a learning environment that ensures evidence-based practice and optimal service delivery.
To undertake clinical practice, working alongside staff providing supervision, teaching, and assessment of competence.
To support Nursing Staff in their professional and personal development.
To work in partnership with the Divisional Education and Practice Lead, the Multi Professional Team, and other Clinical Educators to provide education to improve acuity practice, clinical nursing, and service delivery.
To lead the development of the educational programme as identified in the Training Needs Analysis and Career Education Mapping processes.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on-site and remote working. Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role, we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Competent in the administration of BMT and SACT Therapies.
To evaluate changes in clinical practice, using the appropriate tools.
To be responsible for evaluating, monitoring, and maintaining standards of quality for clinical practice initially in relation to BMT and SACT training.
Build and maintain relationships with other professionals within BMT, SACT, and the wider care group.
To keep abreast of government initiatives to enhance patient care, ensure initiatives are implemented and information is disseminated to all clinical staff.
To work closely with the Care Group team for quality and staff development.
Person specification
* Always Improving
* Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
* Registered Nurse (Adult or Child) on Part 1 of the NMC Register, Registered Midwife, or other Registered Allied Health Professional
* Completion of ILS
* Currently working primarily with adult patients
* Evidence of ongoing development and education
* Extensive post-registration experience within a related specialty (SACT + BMT competent)
* Experience of educating and developing staff
* Experience of undertaking clinical audit
* Evidence of practice clinical development and management of change
* Competent in relevant expanded practices
* Has experience working within a busy general ward
* Research awareness/experience
* Stress management or counselling course
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications. We will not accept any applications or queries via agencies, under any circumstances.
Our commitment to equality
Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, and age.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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