Job summary
- Main area
- Private care
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-P1919
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 per rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Practice Educator
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for delivering a high-quality evidence based education to staff within Private Care areas as inpatient wards and day areas. This will include supporting the education and training of nurses to become clinically competent in the care of cancer patients, facilitate the induction, clinical mandatory updates, and continuing professional development for all levels of nursing.
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. The post holder will also work closely with the Charge Nurse of the departments 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.
In addition, the post holder will support the Ward Sisters / Charge Nurses and the Medical Devices Coordinator with the Monitoring and review of staff compliance with medical devices and mandatory training.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Key areas of responsibility
Clinical Education - Responsibility
• 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
Clinical Responsibility – Patient care
• Provide high quality care for patients when working in and supporting staff in the clinical setting
• To facilitate the clinical learning experience of staff, enabling them to develop clinical skills
Management and Leadership – Responsibility
• To help foster a supportive working environment and maintain staff morale.
• To assist more senior members of the nursing staff in the organization and management of the clinical area ensuring that the principles of individualized nursing care are maintained.
Clinical Governance
• To promote a safe clinical environment for all patients, visitors and staff.
• To assist with any local or trust initiatives to ensure the continuous improvement of the quality of services and safeguarding of high standards of care.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Educated to Degree level or equivalent Oncology Qualification (Level 6 or above)
Desirable criteria
- Masters (level 7) Qualification or working towards teaching in clinical practice qualification (PG Cert, Practice Teacher Qualification etc)
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years post registration nursing experience in Adult oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Experience in pre-registration qualification. I.e. Mentorship, Practice Assessor
- SACT competent Competent in Medicine Management (Oral/IV)
- Competent in Venepuncture, Cannulation and SACT Assessor Competent in IV Assessor
Desirable criteria
- Public Speaking/classroom Lectures High Fidelity Simulation
- Competent on Altered Airway management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with particular ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members Can present information in a meeting
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Patricia Oliveira
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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