Job overview
1. The post holder will support the recruitment and onboarding of staff at the Royal Marsden, working closely with the Lead Nurse for Recruitment and work collaboratively to lead on innovative strategies to support widening access.
2. Monitor and support the progress and compliance of HCSW’s completing the care certificate and maintain an accurate database of progress and care certificate completions in line with The Royal Marsden Standard Operating Procedure for the Care Certificate
Main duties of the job
3. The post holder will support RN’s and HCSWs in the clinical environment and take on the role of a clinical assessor and supervisor in line with NMC Standards (2018).
4. The post holder will support the Trust retention strategy for staff.
5. The post holder will deliver online and in-person training and support for staff and work collaboratively with external education providers.
6. The post-holder will link with Trust wide forums to support staff (Liaise with REACH/BAME Lead) and liaise with AHP colleagues to support the development of RN’s and HCSW’s in this area
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.
7. Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for RN’s, HCSWs and junior nursing staff and communicate to a high standard.
8. To facilitate and participate in educational programmes to support RNs and HCSW’s to gain competence/confidence with clinical skills.
9. Support the retention of staff working with key stakeholders across the organization.Represent the Royal Marsden at external meeting for RN’s and HCSW development and widening access.
10. Promote Freedom to Speak up and staff engagement on trust wide forums
Person specification
Education
Essential criteria
11. NMC Registration
12. Evidence of ongoing professional development
13. Educated to Degree level or equivalent level of experience.
14. Experience of mentorship/preceptorship/clinical education or demonstrable experience of supporting all learners in practice.
Desirable criteria
15. PG Cert in Clinical Education
16. Professional Nurse Advocate
Experience
Essential criteria
17. Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job.
18. Experience of supporting learners in practice
19. SACT competent
20. Competent in Venepuncture and Cannulation
21. Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
Skills
Essential criteria
22. Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
23. Can present information in a meeting
24. Can teach and facilitate training
25. Has an understanding or experience of evaluating a project
26. Evidence of working colaboratively in a team
27. Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
28. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
29. Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
30. Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
31. Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives
32. Knowledge and understanding of quality issues
33. Ability to coordinate as shift/department
34. Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice undergraduate and post-graduate
35. Evidence of understanding of the NHS Plan, Cancer Plan and current NHS issues
36. Computer Literacy (e.g., use of Microsoft Word, excel and Outlook)
The Royal Marsden values diversity and is committed to the recruitment and retention of underrepresented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are working to create a workplace that enables all staff to reach their full potential. We are committed to this because we know that greater diversity and inclusion will lead to an even greater positive impact for the people we serve.
Due to the high volumes of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close any adverts before the published closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications. We advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.
Flu Vaccination – What We Expect of our Staff
At The Royal Marsden we have an immune compromised patient population who we must protect as much as we can against the flu virus. Each year, seasonal flu affects thousands of people in the UK. Occurring mainly in winter, it is an infectious respiratory disease capable of producing symptoms ranging from those similar to a common cold, through to very severe or even fatal disease.
The wellbeing of our staff and patients is of the upmost importance to us, and it is the expectation of The Royal Marsden that all patient-facing staff have an annual flu vaccination, provided free of charge by the Trust.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.