Haematology Clinical Practice Facilitator

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The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Haematology Clinical Practice Facilitator

The closing date is 10 November 2026

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Haematology nurse to join and support the Haematology Practice Educator based on the Bud Flanagan Unit. The post holder will help facilitate education and training, working across the Bud Flanagan Unit. The Bud Flanagan Unit is the main Haemato-oncology and Stem Cell Transplant wards caring for patients undergoing high dose chemotherapy treatment, stem cell transplantation and other cellular therapy products including clinical trials which requires all nursing and HCSWs to have a high level of clinical expertise.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and experienced, who enjoys education and working with nurses to increase their knowledge to ensure a high quality service. You must be able to demonstrate good communication skills, reliability and have an organised approach.

Main duties of the job

1. To provide clinical support to the Haematology Practice Educator and wider nursing team that is motivating and supportive resulting in high quality and evidence-based patient care.2. To assist in, facilitate and ensure clinical staff are equipped with the core nursing skills to be able to facilitate different treatment modalities including SACT, Transplant, Cellular Therapy and clinical trials.3. This post holder will assist in supporting all nurses with and without cancer experience, particularly newly qualified nurses, whilst they become clinically competent in the care of cancer patients.4. To assist in supporting JACIE accreditation objectives for staff on Bud Flanagan.5. The post holder will support student nurses in the clinical environment and will liaise with Ward Managers and other staff to support placements ensuring their induction and support from a practice assessor and supervisor in line with NMC Standards (2018).

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Pro-Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-C2005

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate clinical practice expertise in haematology and are responsible for assisting the Practice Educator and Ward Managers in the development of Nurses/HCSWs/Students and Nursing Associates on the Bud Flanagan Unit. The post holder will support nurses to become clinically competent in caring for patients with Haematological malignancies. The post holder will be an assessor for all Core Nursing skills for Haem including Medicine Management (IV/Oral & CD), Blood administration, Chemotherapy (SACT), Venepuncture/Cannulation, NG insertion, IDC insertion, Stem Cell administration and liaise with Practice Educator with regards to ensuring training is completed. This post holder will assist in supporting all staff and without cancer experience, particularly newly qualified nurses, whilst they become clinically competent in the care of Haematology patients. Work with nurses in the clinical area, role modelling good practice and helping individuals to adapt their existing knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Haematology patients.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will demonstrate clinical practice expertise in haematology and are responsible for assisting the Practice Educator and Ward Managers in the development of Nurses/HCSWs/Students and Nursing Associates on the Bud Flanagan Unit. The post holder will support nurses to become clinically competent in caring for patients with Haematological malignancies. The post holder will be an assessor for all Core Nursing skills for Haem including Medicine Management (IV/Oral & CD), Blood administration, Chemotherapy (SACT), Venepuncture/Cannulation, NG insertion, IDC insertion, Stem Cell administration and liaise with Practice Educator with regards to ensuring training is completed. This post holder will assist in supporting all staff and without cancer experience, particularly newly qualified nurses, whilst they become clinically competent in the care of Haematology patients. Work with nurses in the clinical area, role modelling good practice and helping individuals to adapt their existing knowledge and skills to meet the needs of Haematology patients.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in Haemato-Oncology nursing

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate

Experience

Essential

• Competent in Intravenous Drug Administration and experience of being an assessor.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
• Competent in Blood Administration and experience of being an assessor
• Competent in Chemotherapy Administration and experience of being an assessor
• Competent in Venepuncture/ Cannulation and experience of being an assessor.
• Experience and competence in handling and administering Cryopreserved products.
• Experience in administering different treatment modalities including clinical trials.
• Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice on inpatient or outpatient departments
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision).
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Skills Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Participate and support wider practice educator team throughout the Trust as required
• Evidence of Haematology experience
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
• Computer Literacy (e.g. able to use Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook)

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registration
• Educated to Degree level or equivalent
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Sufficient post registration nursing experience in Haemato-Oncology nursing

Desirable

• Professional Nurse Advocate

Experience

Essential

• Competent in Intravenous Drug Administration and experience of being an assessor.
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise.
• Competent in Blood Administration and experience of being an assessor
• Competent in Chemotherapy Administration and experience of being an assessor
• Competent in Venepuncture/ Cannulation and experience of being an assessor.
• Experience and competence in handling and administering Cryopreserved products.
• Experience in administering different treatment modalities including clinical trials.
• Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice on inpatient or outpatient departments
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision).
• Ability to demonstrate leadership skills.

Skills Abilities/Knowledge

Essential

• Participate and support wider practice educator team throughout the Trust as required
• Evidence of Haematology experience
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with multidisciplinary team members
• Evidence of working cooperatively in a team
• Ability to demonstrate self-motivation (working with minimal supervision)
• Ability to work accurately and reliably under pressure
• Ability to make decisions, organise and prioritise
• Evidence of assessing and supporting learners in practice
• Computer Literacy (e.g. able to use Microsoft Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Haem & JACIE Practice Educator

Danielle Casey

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£45,953 to £54,254 a year Pro-Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-C2005

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Sutton

Sutton

SM2 5PT

United Kingdom

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