Practice Educator – Cancer services (SACT)
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation TrustJob overview
Care to join us as Practice Educator for Cancer nursing with an initial focus on Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) to support the Education, Learning and Development of the current and new to cancer services and SACT clinical staff?
This includes establishing and promoting clinical skills development and knowledge within the Non-Surgical Cancer Services team with a specific focus on SACT, delivery, skill and enhancing the wider knowledge of key roles within the team
You will be pivotal in developing and creating a shared integrated learning experience for the benefit of our patients and staff.
You will also lead the design and delivery of specified education and training programmes, including the implementation and extension of transformational simulation, digital, QI and training programmes for the clinical workforce.
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- Work with the service leads to provide SACT Education and Practice to support current training programmes, training implementing focused and specific education, training and practice development strategies
- Support the concept of continuing professional development through the delivery of relevant programmes of education and training across the NSCS SACT department
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of education, training and development across the key areas of practice and SACT delivery
- Work clinically alongside registered and non-registered staff promoting and delivering education practice and the implementation of policies to ensure a workforce ‘fit for purpose’ and ‘fit for practice’ supporting patient with a cancer diagnosis and receiving SACT as part of their treatment plan
- In partnership with the Peninsula Cancer Alliance in collaboration with SACT training providers (The Royal Marsden, St Georges Hospitals) support the education, training and development of new to SACT Post-Registration programmes, to support recruitment and retention of a highly skilled workforce for current and future service development
Working for our organisation
- You will be working with a friendly and innovative team in a dynamic environment, where patients receive their cancer care and SACT (Ricky Grant Day Unit, Turner Ward, Oncology/Haematology PIU, Oral SACT team)
- As part of our T&SD Cancer workforce team, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We welcome you to browse our interactive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
- Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
- Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
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