Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity in our haematology and oncology services for a full time band 7 practice development nurse.
We are looking to recruit a nurse with highly developed interpersonal skills, with good communication skills and have implemented service improvements with cancer services. This role requires an experienced and motivated individual to support the development of the national and local cancer agenda by support the teams to deliver a sustainable model of cancer and SACT related clinical training and education. You will be a registered nurse , SACT trained with a current registration, have significant experience working within cancer care and be enthusiastic and experienced in delivering education and training to others to support support the development of best practice within cancer across the organisation, you will be expected to work closely with other practice development nurses within the Trust .
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be organised, enthusiastic and supportive, moving us forward into our exciting future as a highly skilled, strong, motivated team. Experience in haematology and oncology nursing is essential.
Please see the job description and person specification for further details.For informal discussion please contact:Matron Sarah Wilding on 01253 (9)56579
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Maintain a standardised approach to the delivery of Clinical Practice trainings.
- Assist on the development and implementation of a rolling PD training plan and timetable for the division.
- To have understanding of the training and development plan for adaptation nurses within the division and the clinical element of the International Nurse Preceptorship.
- PD nurse to provide a standardised approach to clinical practice within their areas of the Tertiary division, Champion the role of the PD nurse, and support colleagues to deliver improvements in practice within ward and unit teams.
- Provide training/guidance/ assessments/ monitoring of staff in their clinical area.
- Have effective communication with the Ward Managers and Matrons.
- Support and develop our staff to provide great care to our patients.
- Collaborate with the divisional Clinical Improvement Leads to identify and implement improvement strategies.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- RGN first level nurse
- ILS Certificate
- Relevant nursing/health Degree Teaching & Assessing qualification
- Post registration qualification in Specialty
- Mentor/teaching qualification
Desirable
- Management Qualification
- Leadership course
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Significant post registration experience in the speciality
- Clinical credibility - regarded as a successful clinician by peers or supervisors
- Experience of managing own workload.
- Understanding of the role of research and development activities in Cardiac and upon Clinical Effectiveness
- Teaching and presenting to staff
- Ability to demonstrate understanding of the current issues affecting Cardiac services including Clinical Governance
- Leadership in quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
Desirable
- Teaching and presenting lectures to staff
- Experience in completing and presenting research
- Development of protocols and clinical guidelines
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Able to produce structured and relevant reports
- Problem-solver/Lateral thinker
- Excellent time management
- Able to demonstrate success in managing and motivating people
- Ability to produce and manage an effective staff rota
- Effective change management
- Knowledge of clinical audit, evidence based practise and research.
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR