Clinical Practice Educator for Research

Delivering world-class cancer research is at the heart of what we do here at The Christie, and an exciting new role has been developed to support us in this aim.

A Clinical Educator for Research role has been created to work with the Senior Practice Education Facilitator (SPEF) on the implementation of a high-quality education and training provision within the Research and Innovation (R&I) division.

We are looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced individual with a passion for research and education, who is eager to support us in continuing to provide an excellent experience to our patients and staff. You will join a supportive and engaging team and will form a core part of our team as we continue to deliver the best possible care to our patients.

We are looking for a dynamic and motivated individual to join the growing team supporting education throughout the R&I division. The post holder will be supported to develop as a specialist in education and practice development within the Research & Innovation Division of The Christie. The post holder will be instrumental in supporting individuals to meet divisional and trust objectives, enhancing the performance and development of the clinical workforce and ensuring that continuous improvement is implemented to promote excellence across the division. The post holder will support the SPEF, senior clinical staff and managers throughout the division in the delivery of high quality, evidence based patient care with a focus on excellent patient experience.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Main Duties

Working with the Senior Nursing Team and SPEF the post holder will be closely involved clinically with the development of all grades of staff, determining proficiency based on competency assessments.

Work with the Senior PEF and Senior Nursing Team to identify strategies for practice development.

Work with the Senior PEF and Senior Nursing Team to identify and implement structures to support best practice.

Promote and incorporate research/evidence-based practice within the clinical setting.

Facilitate awareness of professional and educational development by acting as a resource person.

Act as an effective role model.

Develop competency-based practice, supported by other specialist roles.

Liaise with outside educational organisations to help support the learning and development strategy.

Working with the SPEF and Senior Nursing Team to establish a system for the implementation of practice change/improvement following action planning in response to incidents.

Ad-hoc duties as requested by line managers.

Clinical

To work 80% of the time in the clinical area supporting the staff in practice, facilitating reflective practice and providing day to day support.

To be a clinical expert.

To ensure the provision of excellent, evidence-based nursing care for the patients and their families taking part in a clinical trial.

Ensure all nursing practice is within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct.

Develop and maintain competence in agreed basic and advanced clinical skills.

Provide expert advice on all aspects of research and oncology nursing through others where appropriate.

Managerial

To manage time appropriately to achieve goals laid out by the requirements of the services plan, by the Senior Management Team and Modern Matron.

To manage training databases as required working with the senior PEF to keep databases updated.

To feedback regularly and consistently to the SPEF, Senior Nursing Team and Matron.

Advise nursing, Medical and AHP colleagues on the development of SACT services.

Professional

To always act in a professional manner.

To have knowledge of and adhere to the Trust policies and professional standards.

To ensure that team members do likewise.

To demonstrate a professional approach to work and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times.

To participate in staff appraisal, staff development and in service training activities.

To meet revalidation requirements.

To identify own learning needs and ensure own profession