Clinical Nurse Educator for Cancer Care and Haematology

Clinical Nurse Educator for Cancer Care and Haematology Band 6

Main area Nursing and Midwifery Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 434-SCS

Site Stoke Mandeville Hospital Town Aylesbury Salary £38,682 - £46,580 Per Annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/11/:59

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact or phone .

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Launch Your Nursing Career with Us!

At Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, we are committed to helping newly qualified nurses grow into confident, skilled professionals.

From day one, you will benefit from structured development programmes, personalised mentorship, and access to specialist training that supports your long-term career ambitions.

Whether you are aiming for clinical excellence, leadership roles, or advanced practice, we will help you build a career you are proud of.

Start your journey with us and unlock your potential!

Job overview

We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Nurse Educator for Cancer care and Haematology to work alongside our Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) Practice Development Nurse, supporting Cancer care and Haematology across Cancer Services.

What We're Looking For:

• Registered Nurse with experience in oncology and/or haematology nursing.
• Passion for clinical education, mentoring, and developing nursing teams.
• Competence in core nursing procedures, with ability to assess and support clinical skills development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage learners and staff at all levels.
• Ability to contribute to quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
• Commitment to compassionate patient care and maintaining high professional standards.
• Be part of a forward thinking team dedicated to delivering safe, compassionate, and evidence based care for patients with cancer and blood disorders.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and involvement in innovative clinical education programs.
• Supportive working environment that values collaboration, leadership, and staff wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

The Post holder will support the SACT Practice Development Nurse across Cancer care and Haematology.

The post holder will facilitate education, training, and professional development of all nursing staff on Ward 5, CCHU, and Sunrise. This includes experienced nurses, newly qualified, preceptees, associate practitioners, and health care assistants, supporting clinical competence to ensure safe, compassionate patient care.

They will assist all nurses, especially newly qualified, in becoming clinically competent in cancer patient care.

The post holder will support internal study days, develop agendas, and engage speakers.

They will work closely with the SACT Practice Development Nurse and Unit/Ward sisters to ensure staff develop and retain knowledge and skills.

Welcome learners and staff to the clinical environment aligned with Trust values and ensure recorded induction.

Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

Assist with local or Trust initiatives to continuously improve service quality and maintain high standards.

• Be aware of hospital policies and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance.
• Help encourage a supportive work environment and maintain staff morale.

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on quoting the vacancy reference numbers.

Person specification EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Registered nurse with NMC pin
• Degree (working towards)
• Care of Patient receiving Cytotoxic SACT
• ENB 998 or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• RGN with relevant experience
• SACT experience at Band 5 or above

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• IV administration
• Management of central lines cannulation & venepuncture
• Administration of blood products
• Good numerical skills

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Cytotoxic Policy
• Cancer standards related to SACT administration

PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.

COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.

Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.

Contacting you: We will contact candidates through the email address supplied on their application form. Please make sure you check this regularly.

Application information: If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records (ESR) system.

Shortlisting: The monitoring and safeguarding sections are not made visible to the shortlisting panel. The safeguarding section may be made visible to the interview panel, dependent on the role being recruited into.

Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.

Smoking: All Trust sites are NO SMOKING. Smoking in all areas of the buildings and premises is prohibited.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Rebecca Howard
Job title SACT Practice Development Nurse and TYA Lead
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Additional information

For more information please contact:

Rebecca Howard SACT Practice Development Nurse and TYA Lead at or