Job summary NHS England have developed and launched the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme. The programme provides guidance on knowledge, skills, and capabilities required by all non-medical health care professionals who care for people living with cancer.The post holder will be a nurse/AHP and will work with the Trust Lead Cancer Nurse, Lead Cancer AHP, and Line managers to support implementation of the ACCEND framework and help to embed it into current processes for the existing and future cancer workforce. This role is 22.5 hours.The role is to provide expert advice, knowledge, guidance and support to the cancer workforce. This will be achieved through a combination of coaching, mentoring, pedagogical guidance and support, to enable cancer clinicians to evidence their ACCEND capabilities and thrive in their role.The post holder will organise their own time and work autonomously.The post holder will ensure evidence-based practice and bridge the gap between research, theory, policy and practice. They will support the Trust to optimise opportunities in cancer education and development and support the Lead Cancer Nurse to provide assurance to Cancer Board that the cancer workforce are achieving their ACCEND capabilities in a supportive and constructive way, with the risk to service delivery from releasing clinical staff for CPD being carefully managed. Main duties of the job This project role is funded by SWAG Cancer Alliance for 23 months and plans to focus on the development of practice learning by developing supportive learning environment for the cancer care workforce, create resources to support managers and developing ACCEND champions/mentors, and attract and retain staff by offering structured professional development. 1. Perform a baseline survey 2. Introduce ACCEND self-assessment tool for all new staff and current staff. 3. Attend CNS, AHP, CSW, registered workforce, administration meetings to better support the workforce and hear direct feedback. 4. Support lead nurses and line managers to align annual performance reviews with ACCEND framework. 5. Actively promote community of practice for people to share learning and experiences. 6. Cancer training and education calendar/e-portfolio and ACCEND training programme available via a digital system. 7. Blended learning approach - promote ACCEND digital resources, placement resources and in-house learning, promote self-directed learning by increasing awareness of UWE PGCert in Cancer Care, Macmillan learning hub modules aligned with ACCEND, NHS learning hub, and Guys Cancer Academy. About us Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata if part time Contract Fixed term Duration 23 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number 269-SFT8774-A Job locations Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities. Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse or AHP Educated to degree level 6 Learning and assessing in clinical practice (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification at diploma level. Desirable Post Registration qualification in Cancer care MSc in cancer related topic Experience Essential Experience at band 6/7 in cancer care nursing or as an AHP. Experience of delivering education in a team wide environment Competent in provision of direct patient care including expert advice to clinical staff Experience of supervising and assessing practice Demonstrate advanced clinical nursing/AHP skills and ability to role model safe practice Desirable Leadership course Previous education link nurse or experience of organising training Experience of palliative care/caring for the dying patient Experience of oncology/haematology Knowledge and Skills Essential Sound knowledge of principles and practice in cancer care Able to evaluate education needs and delivery and demonstrate its impact Awareness of National Cancer care agenda Advanced clinical skills as appropriate Advanced communication skills using a range of methods ( verbal, written, report writing) Trust values / Vision Understanding of the training needs analysis Report writing e.g. Training Needs Analysis, project highlight reports Ability to work collaboratively with a wider range of stakeholders, including members of the cancer board, divisional management teams, divisional nursing/AHP leadership teams. Desirable Proven leadership ability Change management and project management skills and experience. Other Job-Related Requirements Essential Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build, lead and motivate the cancer care team Teaching and presentation skills, IT skills Good organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload in an unpredictable environment Excellent communication skills Motivated Positive approach and attitude to learning Reliable Flexible to the needs to the service Problem solving and decision making skills Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Training Essential Registered Nurse or AHP Educated to degree level 6 Learning and assessing in clinical practice (mentorship) qualification or teaching qualification at diploma level. Desirable Post Registration qualification in Cancer care MSc in cancer related topic Experience Essential Experience at band 6/7 in cancer care nursing or as an AHP. Experience of delivering education in a team wide environment Competent in provision of direct patient care including expert advice to clinical staff Experience of supervising and assessing practice Demonstrate advanced clinical nursing/AHP skills and ability to role model safe practice Desirable Leadership course Previous education link nurse or experience of organising training Experience of palliative care/caring for the dying patient Experience of oncology/haematology Knowledge and Skills Essential Sound knowledge of principles and practice in cancer care Able to evaluate education needs and delivery and demonstrate its impact Awareness of National Cancer care agenda Advanced clinical skills as appropriate Advanced communication skills using a range of methods ( verbal, written, report writing) Trust values / Vision Understanding of the training needs analysis Report writing e.g. Training Needs Analysis, project highlight reports Ability to work collaboratively with a wider range of stakeholders, including members of the cancer board, divisional management teams, divisional nursing/AHP leadership teams. Desirable Proven leadership ability Change management and project management skills and experience. Other Job-Related Requirements Essential Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to build, lead and motivate the cancer care team Teaching and presentation skills, IT skills Good organisation skills and the ability to plan and prioritise own workload in an unpredictable environment Excellent communication skills Motivated Positive approach and attitude to learning Reliable Flexible to the needs to the service Problem solving and decision making skills 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 Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Address Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust Odstock Road Salisbury SP2 8BJ Employer's website https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)