Practice Development Facilitator – Specialist Oncology and Clinical Haematology

Job Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen within the Practice Development, Education, and Research Unit (PDERU) at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre. We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and creative Registered General Nurse (RGN) to lead practice development within the team, supporting clinical areas across Specialist Oncology and Clinical Haematology services across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sites.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing staff practice within the cancer clinical environment through both direct and indirect engagement. They will inspire others and lead by example, promoting a culture of continuous quality improvement, professional development, and excellence in patient care.

Candidate must have a live NMC UK pin.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Location: Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (across NHS GGC sites)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours/Work Pattern: Monday to Friday, requires full flexibility

Key responsibilities:

The post holder will lead and support a range of nursing and multi professional initiatives, including the implementation of Excellence in Care standards, CAS standards, HEI/SIPS, CCAAT audits, the CAIR dashboard, nurse induction programmes, HCSW training, speciality specific training, competency programmes, medication safety initiatives, and the rollout of Peer Support.

They will work closely with Senior Charge Nurses to ensure that clinical practice is current and aligned with guidelines, evidence based standards, research, and audit findings. A key part of the role is leading the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of speciality specific education programmes for both qualified and unqualified nursing staff, and when appropriate, other members of the multi professional team. The role also supports the professional development of new nursing staff and contributes to maintaining high standards of care across the service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with degree level education
• Substantial post registration experience, including experience at senior ward level or Associate Clinical Nurse Specialist level
• Evidence of leadership ability and influencing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Previous involvement in practice improvement initiatives
• Working towards or willingness to undertake a relevant post registration Master’s degree (or equivalent)
• Commitment to completing a teaching/learning qualification

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We recognise the importance of work life balance and are committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

As a Forces Friendly Employer and participant in the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.