Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the nursing team working in Haematology and Oncology as the Clinical Educator. This post is a secondment to cover maternity leave. You will need to have experience as a paediatric haematology and oncology nurse, who is highly motivated and has a passion for teaching and staff development, whilst ensuring that expert care is delivered to our patients and families at all times.

CUH is a Principal Treatment Centre for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology patients and you will be working with a team of consultants, speciality doctors, Clinical Nurse Specialists, ward and clinic nurses as well as the wider multi-disciplinary team. The unit cares for children from a point of diagnosis, treating children with chemotherapy and radiotherapy, as well as high dose therapy treatments for haematological and oncological conditions from across the East of England.

You will support the unit clinically and focus on the training and development of all staff groups with the support of the managers, clinical band 6 teams and the practice development team within Children’s Services. Elements of the role will include supporting staff to gain their oral and intravenous drug and chemotherapy competencies, as well as delivering safe and effective patient care to this group of patients

Main duties of the job

As the Clinical Educator for paediatric oncology and haematology you will be expected to provide clinical expertise necessary for the efficient management of the unit on a daily basis, undertaking a full range of clinical duties relevant to the area of practice and promoting the highest standards of patient care. You will also be expected to promote that care is delivered according to policies and procedure and based on best practice from national information, implementing change when appropriate / necessary. You will monitor and maintain the quality of the clinical environment with particular reference to Trust and Departmental Health and Safety and infection control.

You will also be expected to assist in the development and implementation of the departmental policies and procedures and ensure compliance. On a daily basis, you will help organise the daily allocation of work in conjunction with the team leader and other clinical leaders, taking into account the development needs of the staff.

Your educational responsibilities will be far reaching covering all staff on PDU and C2, ensuring mandatory training is up to date, as well as developing teaching strategies to promote and enhance the care that is provided to this patient group. You will work with the wider Practice Development team to ensure an orientation and education package is delivered across Children’s Services as a whole.

Working for our organisation

Come Nurse with us…

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It’s a great place to nurse, work and live. 

You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practise your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together – Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.

Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities
• Career and development opportunities
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team
• Research experience and opportunities
• Lovely location and quality of life
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air)