Lecturer Practitioner Haematology, Oncology

1 month ago


Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) Full time

Job summary

This is an exciting development opportunity for a Registered Nurse with considerable experience in clinical and classroom based teaching to work in Haematology, Oncology & BMT services and the Faculty of Children's Nurse Education. The role supports paediatric Haematology, Oncology & BMT education, including the popular Care of the Child with Cancer module at the University of the West of England

As a Lecturer Practitioner, you will be planning, preparing and providing teaching sessions which are tailored to the learning needs of those working in specific clinical areas within BRHC and the Southwest, offering academic support and clinical expertise, using nationally agreed competencies to assess learning. The primary function of this role is to facilitate the running of all paed. Haematology, Oncology & BMT education and training programmes which RNs attend throughout their career in this speciality. You will also learn to use digital learning platforms such as Moodle and support innovation in training and practice to improve clinical care in this area and for central venous access. You will work closely with the teams in Haematolgy, Oncology & BMT services and associated Operational Delivery Network, across all patient ages, including adolescent care. You will also work with other Clinical Support Facilitators across BRHC and teams in other hospitals across the region to build collaboration for clinical teaching resources to promote consistent practices across the Southwest.

Main duties of the job

The role will be supported by the Matron for paediatric Haematology, Oncology and BMT Services and the Lead Nurse for the Faculty of Children's Nurse Education, within friendly, supportive teams who are committed to high-calibre education and safe and effective clinical care. Both senior nurse roles share responsibility for the post to enable a mix of both clinical and education support for the educator. The role has a degree of flexibility in day to day working pattern and working from home is supported when appropriate. The role will include time to maintain your clinical skills across paediatric Haematology and Oncology, working around your classroom teaching activities.

Applicants are expected to have considerable clinical experience in this speciality area and familiarity with practice assessment. An aptitude for bedside teaching, as well as some experience in classroom based teaching and a desire to embark on supporting virtual learning is essential. In addition, a willingness to engage and provide an expert voice at local, regional and national level about contemporary practices within paediatric Haematology and Oncology is expected.

About us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Comprehensive knowledge of Oncology and Haematology nursing practice Evidence of coordinating a group of staff or patients Demonstrable experience of teaching either within the clinical environment or classroom teaching or virtual platforms Comprehensive knowledge of professional and current issues at local and a national level for Haematology and Oncology Knowledge and understanding of key education targets for the speciality, division and Trust Knowledge of current issues within nurse education, with an ability to relate these to education within BRHC

Desirable

Research and audit experience Evidence of leadership skills and abilities and involvement in change management

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Excellent paediatric clinical skills Good report writing skills Computer literate / IT skills Ability to work independently without supervision

Desirable

Ability to use a variety of IT software packages Experience of working with simulation equipment to provide clinical education

Aptitude

Essential

Excellent problem solving abilities Assertive, autonomous and proactive Excellent work ethic Excellent role model Evidence of ability to use initiative, lead and manage change Ability to manage when under both individual and / or work pressures Excellent interpersonal and written / verbal communication skills Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own and work of others Good time and people management skills Self-motivated, ability to motivate others

Training & Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree / Masters level, or working towards Masters RSCN/RN part 15 (Child Branch) Recognised teaching qualification Evidence of extended learning within speciality Proficiency in teaching experience Evidence of on- going professional development within a clinical speciality

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