Practice Educator - Cancer services (SACT)

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  • Torquay, Devon
  • £47,810-54,710 per year
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
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 teamYou 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.Main duties of the job
  • 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
About usYou 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 ourinteractive booklet for information on career pathways and staff benefits with us!DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rataContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible workingReference number388-7236585-NMC-AJob locationsTorbay HospitalLowes BridgeTorquayTQ2 7AAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached combined job description and person specification for full details and job eligibility.Person SpecificationessentialEssential
  • BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with the NMC
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent demonstrable healthcare experience at a senior level
  • Cancer nursing experience
  • Teaching qualification or evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable
  • PGCE Clinical /healthcare education
  • SACT Registered nurse
  • Leadership/Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study or equivalent experience
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent
Person SpecificationessentialEssential
  • BSc Nursing or RN currently registered with the NMC
  • Clinical experience at Band 6 or equivalent demonstrable healthcare experience at a senior level
  • Cancer nursing experience
  • Teaching qualification or evidence of recent teaching experience
Desirable
  • PGCE Clinical /healthcare education
  • SACT Registered nurse
  • Leadership/Management or supervisory qualification / programme of study or equivalent experience
  • Mentorship Module or equivalent

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