Practice Facilitator for Fox and Robin Ward

Job overview

Practice Facilitator (PF) for Fox and Robin Wards - Blood, Cells and Cancer Directorate (BCC) Band 6 ( WTE) – Secondment)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Blood, Cells and Cancer (BCC) directorate education team, and we are looking for a band 6 Practice Facilitator to join us part time ( for a 10-month secondment. Our inpatient Bone Marrow Transplant and Immunology Wards (Fox and Robin) care for patients with malignant and non-malignant conditions, including

The post holder will be expected to work across the directorate to meet educational needs, with a focus on Fox and Robin Ward.

We are seeking an enthusiastic band 6 Practice Facilitator to join us. The post holder will work closely with the educators/managers and will be responsible for facilitating education across Fox and Robin ward to ensure staff are keeping up to date with training and education opportunities.

You will need to highly motivated, flexible and able to work across the directorate to provide education on clinical skills when needed. You will need to have an interest in helping nurses and allied health care professionals to learn and develop. Good teaching and assessment skills are vital to this role, as is experience with central venous access devices and administering IV medications, Blood Products, Chemotherapy and Stem Cells.

Working Days – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact any of the below:

Practice Educator – Johanna Lee - 0207405 9200 Ext:5083

Lead Educator for BCC Cindy Sparkes (C) T: 0207405 9200 Ext: 4547

Main duties of the job

The post holder will play a key role in developing and sustaining a skilled, competent and confident workforce through education, competency assessment, mentorship and professional development.

They will be responsible for supporting and improving clinical practice through the delivery of high-quality education programmes, practice development initiatives, audit, research activity and the implementation of evidence-based guidelines and innovations.

Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will drive continuous improvement in patient care, enhance patient and family experiences, support service development and foster a culture of learning, curiosity, inclusivity and excellence throughout the Trust.

Working for our organisation

We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job through a fair, open and consistent process that is free from bias and discrimination.

We are working towards becoming an anti-racist organisation. This means creating a workplace where every colleague feels seen, heard and valued, and where racism in any form has no place. Our anti-racism commitment is backed by action through our Anti-Racism Statement and action plan, developed in collaboration with our REACH staff network.

We actively challenge discrimination, dismantle barriers and embed equity across all aspects of our workforce, including recruitment, progression and development. All applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, health condition or employment history.

We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, people with disabilities or long-term health conditions, and LGBTQ+ community members. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a member of the Business Disability Forum, and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Our staff networks, including REACH, PRIDE, ENABLED and Women’s Networks, are active and executive supported. These employee-led networks play a vital role in shaping an inclusive culture at GOSH and are open to all colleagues.

Together, we are building a culture where inclusion is not optional - it is essential.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents please view the attachment/s below.

Person specification

GOSH Culture and Values

Essential criteria

• GOSH Values

Academic/Professional qualification/Training

Essential criteria

• RSCN/RN(Child/ Adult)
• Mentorship/assessor/supervisor qualification or course

Desirable criteria

• First Degree (or working towards)
• Specialist qualification/internal training (Haematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant/Immunology/Rheumatology/SACT)

Experience/Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Recent relevant experience in Bone Marrow Transplant / Haematology and Oncology
• Experience at band 6
• Experience of giving feedback to colleagues
• Experience as mentor/ assessor / supervisor

Desirable criteria

• Experience carrying out Audits/ improvement projects
• Risk management
• Awareness of the adult learning process and staff development

Skills/Abilities

Essential criteria

• Good written and verbal communication
• Teaching and presentation skills
• Supervisory and preceptorship skills
• Organisational and time management skills
• Able to motivate and develop staff
• Competent in Intravenous Therapy
• Problem solving
• Leadership skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

Desirable criteria

• Computer Literacy