Practice Development Facilitator - Specialist Oncology and Clinical Haematology

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.

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All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

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 multiprofessional 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, evidencebased 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 multiprofessional 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.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Cathy Hutchison, Cancer Consultant Nurse on 0141 301 7080 or Cathy.hutchison@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is 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.

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