Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 282-C2029
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea
- Town
- Chelsea
- Salary
- £58,133 - £65,261 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Practice Educator
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic oncology nurse to join our Medical Day Unit as a Band 7 Practice Educator. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to support the development of registered nurses, nursing associates, healthcare support workers and students within a specialist cancer setting.
The successful candidate will have significant oncology experience, expert knowledge of Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT), and an understanding of clinical trials and research practice. You will act as a clinical role model, delivering education, supporting competency development, and promoting evidence-based care across the unit.
You will be passionate about teaching in the clinical environment, supporting staff to achieve competencies in areas such as SACT administration, medicines management, venepuncture and cannulation, while fostering a culture of learning, professional development and continuous improvement.
Main duties of the job
- Plan, deliver, document, and evaluate high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in a safe and efficient manner, working collaboratively with the shift coordinator to meet individual patient needs.
- Develop enhanced knowledge and understanding of the holistic needs of patients with cancer, including the range of treatment modalities provided within the unit.
- Gain insight into the responsibilities involved in coordinating a clinical shift, working under the guidance and supervision of the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to support effective ward management.
- This role aligns with ACCEND capabilities for registered practitioners in cancer care.
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
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
- 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 e.g. SACT/Venepuncture/Cannulation The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust 5.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records on staff training and support.
- Ensure newly appointed staff nurses have been introduced to the information technology available in clinical areas to enable them to access information about relevant Trust policies and procedures.
- Ensuring that staff nurses are aware of the location of unit based learning resources, and knows how to access evidence to inform their practice.
- To support nurses new to the Trust in achieving their competence in Medicines Management (IV/Oral & CD) and SACT administration.
- To facilitate teaching throughout the clinical area and ensure all content is up to date and evidence based.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NMC Registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Diploma or Degree level study (or equivalent)
- Qualification in oncology or speciality
- Recognised teaching qualification or equivalent
- Mentorship qualification of equivalent
Desirable criteria
- PgCert in education or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in oral and intravenous drug administration
- Sufficient post registration nursing experience in oncology or speciality to be confident and competent in using the required skills to do the job
- Experience in systemic anti-cancer treatment administration
- Evidence of relevant teaching experience or equivalent
- Competent in CVAD management, including Ports
Desirable criteria
- Experience in Clinical Management
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical trials management
Skills Abilities/knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and liaise confidently with members of the multidisciplinary team
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
- Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
- Ability to demonstrate leadership skills
- Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
- Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality patient care and customer-care initiatives
- Awareness and understanding of quality improvement principles and their application in clinical practice
- Basic computer literacy, including the ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other clinical IT systems
Desirable criteria
- Understanding of key NHS plan and cancer plan, including priorities and initiatives
- Venepuncture and/or cannulation competencies
- Demonstrates effective negotiation and influencing skills in a clinical setting
- Ability to take a lead role within the team when required
- Ability to motivate and support colleagues to achieve high standards of care
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
- Mai Bottos
- Job title
- Matron- Cancer Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
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