An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Oncology / Haematology Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals trust as a Practice Educator and SACT data support Nurse. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead in the development and delivery of the educational framework for healthcare professionals working within Oncology / Haematology, particularly in relation to SACT delivery across our three outpatient SACT units, Haematology and Oncology wards. The post involves working directly alongside trained staff, students and support staff to raise the standard of clinical practice in line with evidence-based frameworks and procedures/protocols relevant to the directorate (including support in completing the UKONS SACT passport). As well as this, the post holder will lead the management of SACT data to meet with the current national requirements for the SACT database.

The post is offered as a 12 months fixed term contract / secondment (please ensure agreement has been gained from department to support secondment before applying)

The applicant must be a healthcare professional competent in delivery of SACT, with specialist skills, knowledge and experience in Oncology, Haematology and chemotherapy administration.

For more information or to arrange and informal visit, please contact Sam Toland Lead Chemotherapy Nurse: S.toland@nhs.net, tel 01905 763333 ext 33855, or mob 07729108364

Main duties of the job

Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programmes within the ward/department area which meet the development needs of nurses and other staff.

Creating a suitable learning environment for staff collaborate with nursing leads, specialists and other disciplines to provide regular teaching and learning opportunities for all staff.

Working directly alongside trained staff, students and support staff to raise the standard of clinical practice in line with evidence-based frameworks and procedures/protocols.

Reviewing, implement and facilitate fit for purpose ward induction programmes for the wards/ departments.

To ensure all nursing staff have the appropriate access, knowledge and training to utilise the e-prescribing system.

Supporting the unit and ward managers with staff completing the SACT passports.

Developing and maintain your own and others teaching and presentation skills.

Work with the trust practice facilitator team, specialist teams and departmental/ ward managers to ensure the training needs of the qualified and unqualified nursing staff is met.

Collaborative working with UHCW and partners to amend and implement systems on MOSAIQ ensuring that the data captured meets with the current national requirements for the SACT database.

Identify ways to improve the quality of SACT data being captured.

Verify SACT data queries and completion on a monthly basis.

Provide support for staff members using MOSAIQ to ensure that they are using the system effectively.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is nearly 6,800 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move 4ward. Our 4ward behaviours, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Our objectives are simple:

• Best services for local people
• Best experience of care and best outcomes for our patients
• Best use of resources
• Best people

Better never stops, and our Clinical Services Strategy provides a clear future vision for our Trust, our hospitals, our services and our role in the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Purpose: To create and implement relevant education and development pathways for qualified and unqualified nursing staff working within haematology and oncology. In collaboration with Cancer services, design education programmes/training that facilitate acquisition of the necessary skills, knowledge and competency within haematology and oncology , this includes haematological and oncological conditions, SACT administration and management of oncological emergencies. To promote and contribute to the implementation of evidence based nursing practice . To promote and lead in the provision of a high standard of holistic patient-centred care. Lead the management of SACT data to meet with the current national requirements for the SACT database. In collaboration with the Lead Chemotherapy Nurse and UHCW, identify strategies to identify, improve and maintain the quality and completeness of the SACT data. Key Duties: Education and training Designing, developing, implementing and evaluating educational programmes within the ward/department area which meet the development needs of nurses and other support staff. Creating a suitable learning environment for staff collaborate with nursing leads, specialists and other disciplines to provide regular teaching and learning opportunities for all staff. Working directly alongside trained staff, students and support staff to raise the standard of clinical practice in line with evidence-based frameworks and procedures/protocols. Reviewing, implement and facilitate fit for purpose ward induction programmes for the wards/ departments. To ensure all nursing staff have the appropriate access, knowledge and training to utilise the e-prescribing system. Supporting the unit and ward managers with staff completing the SACT passports. Upholding quality initiatives that improve customer care and enhance the interface between staff, patients and visitors and other wards and departments within the trust. Developing and maintain your own and others teaching and presentation skills. To work with the trust practice facilitator team, specialist teams and departmental/ ward managers to ensure the training needs of the qualified and unqualified nursing staff is met. SACT Data responsibilities Collaborative working with UHCW and partners to amend and implement systems on MOSAIQ ensuring that the data captured meets with the current national requirements for the SACT database. Identify ways to improve the quality of SACT data being captured. Verify SACT data queries and completion on a monthly basis. Provide support for staff members using MOSAIQ to ensure that they are using the system effectively. Clinical Responsibilities Assist in the setting of standards of nursing care and the maintaining and evaluation if these standards. To regularly work in the clinical areas as part of the clinical team. Supervise all grades of nursing staff to ensure that the highest standards of patient care is maintained at all times. Review, assess and evaluate the clinical areas to provide assurance that the care is consistent and remains of a high standard within all areas. Acts as a mentor for both pre and post registration nursing staff. Support staff in the acquisition of essential and expanded clinical skills as appropriate e.g. Cannulation & venepuncture, ward management, oral & IVI administration of medicines. Provide support with the administration of emergency SACT to patients being nursed in areas that do not deliver this treatment e.g ITU. Human Resources and workforce Provide support in the development of action plans in relation to clinical competence required of individuals being managed through the relevant trust policies e.g performance management policy. Assist in the support of achievement of action plans in relation to clinical competence required of individuals being managed by the relevant trust policies e.g performance management policy. Ensures the implementation of educational programmes within the ward/department area meet the development needs of the service and the workforce. Participate in annual staff appraisal, staff development and in-service training. Be appraised at least annually and contribute to own personal development plan (PDP). Assist with recruitment and selection of staff , supporting recruitment initiatives, e.g. job fairs and open days. Quality and Performance Assist with the development of policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols Using analysis skills develop appropriate educational strategies in response to evaluations of care, audit, risk data and user experience, to address complex problems e.g. poor performance, risk management, clinical governance issues. Actively disseminate developments in nursing practice and research findings through lectures, formal and informal teaching. Maintain awareness of clinical educational developments and contemporary issues in nursing and health care. Assist in identifying implications for practice and creating solutions in response to service re-design. Assist in auditing clinical practice, evaluating the impact of any new practices implemented and reporting to relevant stakeholders with recommendations for improvement. To work with key stakeholders in the evaluation, monitoring and improvement of SACT data and to raise any concerns or issues with the lead chemotherapy nurse. Maintain accurate records and record statistical information as required demonstrating service development. Personal and Professional responsibilities To maintain personal and professional development by attending appropriate training / educational opportunities. Practice in accordance with the Nursing Council Code of Conduct and applicable legislation. Maintain an accurate overview of current advances in knowledge and practice. To work in accordance with local and national policies and procedures. To demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development in line with NMC revalidation requirements to maintain evidence base of current developments within the NHS. The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be an exhaustive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties and responsibilities. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder according to service needs

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Part 1)
• Post Registration Qualification in Oncology/Haematology and or Chemotherapy
• Educated to first degree level
• Recognised NMC teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• MSc or working towards
• Leadership qualification
• Advanced communication skills training
• Non-medical prescriber.

Experience

Essential

• Significant post registration experience at minimum band 6.
• Able to demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge of patient group.
• Working knowledge of national policy relating to chemotherapy services.
• Evidence of teaching experience both formal and informal.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of working in different Haematology / Oncology settings
• Service improvement experience

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Articulate
• Excellent Communication skills
• High professional standards
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Aware of own strengths and weaknesses
• Flexible
• Highly motivated
• Committed to quality improvement

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Ability to lead and influence change.
• Effective time management.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
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