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(ACCEND) Practice Facilitator, Band 7 - C9318-24-1487

Cheltenham

Job summary

The post holder will have a key role as a senior nurse or AHP in the trust together with Lead nurses, and Line managers to support implementation of the ACCEND framework.

One in two individuals born after 1960 are affected by cancer in UK. The need for standardised approach to cancer education and increasing knowledge and confidence of the cancer care workforce is therefore important. NHS England recognised this and have developed and launched the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme. The programme provides guidance on knowledge, skills, and capabilities required by all non-medical health care professionals who care for people living with cancer.

Main duties of the job

Manage, organise and coordinate the delivery of the ACCEND Framework for the cancer workforce which includes supporting Clinical Nurse Specialists, Cancer Support Workers, Cancer Allied Health Professionals .

Instigate ongoing processes for new starters and the existing workforce to embed ACCEND into practice

Identify training, competency and skills requirements of the clinical workforce, through the strategic Training Needs Analysis.

Map workforce needs against internal and external resources to ensure staff have the right skills and competencies to deliver services in line with ACCEND to improve the patient experience.

Draw on the expertise of the Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance ACCEND Lead, GHFT Cancer Lead Nurse, Lead CSW and other external stakeholders involved with the new ACCEND framework.

Plan, facilitate and support education, training and development for members of the workforce using internal and external resources. Set up mechanisms for the ongoing success of this.

Work closely with Lead Cancer Nurse, Cancer Lead AHP and Lead Cancer Support Worker to coordinate work to achieve and maintain ACCEND sustainably, for current and future workforce, ensuring the standards expected by external bodies are embedded in practice.

About us

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region.By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Date posted

20 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

318-24-D&S-T1937

Job locations

Cheltenham General Hospital

Sanford Road

Cheltenham

GL53 7AN

For further information and to apply, click on the APPLY BUTTON at the bottom of this advert, then click on CONTINUE to view the supporting documents or apply online.

Closing date for applications: 16-12-2024

Salary: £46,148 to £52,809

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