Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer Services
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Fixed term: 18 months (secondment option)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 318-24-D&S-T1937
- Employer
- Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Cheltenham General Hospital
- Town
- Cheltenham
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 08/01/2025
Employer heading
(ACCEND) Practice Facilitator, Band 7
NHS AfC: Band 7
Join us at an exciting time for Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust! We have an ambitious plan for our journey to Outstanding and are looking for aspirational, committed individuals to join us, making a real difference to both staff and patients.
As a former winner of England for excellence award: Tourism destination of the year, the beautiful city of Gloucester and the scenic regency spa town of Cheltenham are fantastic places to work and live.
As a hospital Trust we are currently involved in over 100 clinical trials and studies, whilst also providing acute elective and specialist services to a population of over 620,000.
By joining Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust new colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome and a future full of opportunities and support.
Job overview
The post holder will have a key role as a senior nurse or AHP in the trust together with Lead nurses, and Line managers to support implementation of the ACCEND framework.
One in two individuals born after 1960 are affected by cancer in UK. The need for standardised approach to cancer education and increasing knowledge and confidence of the cancer care workforce is therefore important. NHS England recognised this and have developed and launched the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme. The programme provides guidance on knowledge, skills, and capabilities required by all non-medical health care professionals who care for people living with cancer.
Main duties of the job
Manage, organise and coordinate the delivery of the ACCEND Framework for the cancer workforce which includes supporting Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Workers, Cancer Allied Health Professionals .
Instigate ongoing processes for new starters and the existing workforce to embed ACCEND into practice
Identify training, competency and skills requirements of the clinical workforce, through the strategic Training Needs Analysis.
Map workforce needs against internal and external resources to ensure staff have the right skills and competencies to deliver services in line with ACCEND to improve the patient experience.
Draw on the expertise of the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance ACCEND Lead, GHFT Cancer Lead Nurse, Lead CSW and other external stakeholders involved with the new ACCEND framework.
Plan, facilitate and support education, training and development for members of the workforce using internal and external resources. Set up mechanisms for the ongoing success of this.
Work closely with Lead Cancer Nurse, Cancer Lead AHP and Lead Cancer Support Worker to coordinate work to achieve and maintain ACCEND sustainably, for current and future workforce, ensuring the standards expected by external bodies are embedded in practice.
Working for our organisation
We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.
With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This post will provide expert advice, knowledge, guidance and support to clinicians, including Clinical Nurse Specialists, Allied Health Professionals Cancer Support Workers in order to enhance care provision across the Trust’s cancer services. This will be achieved through a combination of coaching, mentoring, guidance and support, to enable cancer clinicians to be fully embed the ACCEND framework.
Expected Interview Date: 8th January 2025
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse with NMC registration or Allied Health Professional with HCPC registration.
- Holds a relevant degree in a health-related subject or relevant work experience
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience at senior level (band 6) with evidence of contribution to developing nursing practice or education and training
Desirable criteria
- Change management and project management skills and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Aware of contemporary issues in the wider health and nursing environment
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wider range of stakeholders, including members of the cancer board, divisional management teams, divisional nursing leadership teams
- Excellent communication/presentation/interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- IT skills, Word, PowerPoint, excel.
Qualities
Essential criteria
- Skills to motivate and inspire others.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
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
- Eleanor (Elli) Hanman
- Job title
- Trust Lead Cancer Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07800919452
- Additional information
Please contact me for any further information about the role.
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