About this role
Job summary
We are looking for someone with passion for improving the education, training and support of critical care unit staff. The post holder will be expected to workclosely with staff of all band's, supporting and assessing them in clinical practice, assisting the senior team in meeting the nurses' developmentalneeds. The candidate will plan, organise, facilitate and implement training programmes alongside consolidating university links to post registrationpathways.The Critical Care Unit (CCU) at The Royal Marsden, Chelsea, facilitates the provision of exceptional treatment and care to patientsthroughout critical phases of their cancer journey and received an outstanding rating from the CQC. The 16 bed CCU is the only level 3 criticalcare facility dedicated entirely to the cancer patients in the UK and boasts some of the best survival rates for critically ill haemato- oncologypatients in Europe.We aspire to be compassionate, supportive, and personal and open; patients and family experience is in central to everything we do. Togetherwith solid clinical and technical skills, we expect.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high quality evidence based education to staff within CCU. This will include supporting the education and training of nurses to become clinically competent in the care of critically ill cancer patients, facilitate the induction, clinical mandatory updates, and continuing professional development for all levels of nursing and support staff working across CCU. The post holder will also be responsible for promoting high standards of care through the demonstration of clinical expertise and the creation of a clinical environment that encourages learning and professional development. In this role the post holder will be responsible for the planning and overseeing the workload of the Band 6 CCU Clinical Practice Facilitator. The post holder will also work closely with the CCU Sisters / Charge Nurses to foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale. The post holder will work closely with the Trust Lead Nurse for Clinical Education and support the training at Trust level for all staff working across Trust.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Act as a role model and coach in clinical practice, particularly for junior nursing staff Regularly assessing and reviewing progress towards competence and giving feedback to staff Work clinically alongside staff to ensure clinical competency and development needs are met e.g. Intravenous drug administration Maintaining accurate and up to date records on staff training and support. Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures. Ensuring that staff nurses are aware of the location of unit based learning resources, and knows how to access evidence to inform their practice. To support nurses new to the Trust in achieving their competence in Medicines Management (IV/Oral & CD) To facilitate teaching throughout the clinical area and ensure all content is up to date and evidence based To support the HCSW to achieve the Care Certificate and any other formal apprenticeship programme requirements Participate in Clinical Audit and Quality Improvement projects and link outcomes to training and education, and evaluate all education and training To participate in Trust wide education programmers, study days, courses, meetings or conferences as identified in their Personal Development Plan and deemed appropriate for the professional development by their line manager. To take responsibility for developing and sustaining their own knowledge, clinical skills and professional awareness in areas such as current advances in cancer treatments, research and nursing practice and to use this knowledge to maintain the highest standard of care for patients cancer.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications Essential
First level registration RMH Certificate in Intravenous Drug Administration/or to be obtained within three months of appointment Critical Care Qualification Recognised mentoring and assessing qualification First Degree
Desirable
Higher Degree Oncology qualification Management Qualification
Experience Essential
Experience in organising and delivering education within clinical setting Demonstrate clear ability and responsibility for creating a dynamic learning environment Experience in recruitment and retention of staff Significant relevant post registration experience Evidence of ongoing professional development Experience of dealing with HR issues relating to performance/capability Experience of dealing with HR issues relating to performance/capability Experience in staff appraisal and development planes
Desirable
Experience in a senior clinical role Experience of clinical governance and investigation of complains and incidents
Skills Essential
Critical Care Skills Excellent communication skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multi-disciplinary team members Evidence of good leadership qualities including delegation and co-ordination of teams. Ability to innovate and manage change Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives and incorporation of cultural values into practice. Evidence of good understanding of NHS reforms and the contracting process including those affecting cancer and critical care services. Ability to manage conflict situations
Desirable
Evidence of good management practice
Special aptitudes and disposition Essential
Good interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise effectively with multidisciplinary team members Ability to demonstrate motivation Ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload; making decisions, organising and prioritising time and resources Ability to work as a part of the team and in collaboration with others uses effective interpersonal skills. Awareness of quality issues and evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives Computer literacy Commitment to personal and professional development
Circumstances Essential
Ability to work rostered shifts Flexibility to meet service needs and to participate in hospital cover on a rotation basis in 'out of hours' periods
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.
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 The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Royal Marsden Chelsea
Chelsea
SW3 6JJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)