Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Foundations of Practice Coordinator - Cancer care
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Bristol Haematology and Oncology centre are preparing to welcome a significant number of newly recruited nurses to the cancer workforce over the coming months. To support this exciting period of growth, we are seeking a dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Foundations of Practice Coordinator.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting the transition of newly appointed nurses into cancer services. The successful candidate will co-ordinate and deliver a structured induction and support programme, helping new starters develop the fundamental clinical skills, knowledge and confidence required to provide safe, high quality patient care.

You will be a confident and competent registered Nurse with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Working closely with ward leaders, and members of the Practice Education team, you will mentor, coach and support Nurses throughout their on-boarding journey. You will help create a positive and psychologically safe learning environment, where staff feel supported to learn, ask questions and develop their practice.

Main duties of the job
Applicants must be SACT trained and have relevant clinical experience, enabling them to support, educate and assure practice in clinical cancer practice. You will play a key role in developing nurses' knowledge, confidence and competence in oncology and haematology care delivery.

The role responsibilities are mapped to the ACCEND Framework, and applicants are expected to reference the framework within their supporting statements. We warmly welcome pre-application informal conversations with our Cancer Lead Practice Education Facilitator, prior to application submission and interview.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating a tailored induction and development programme for new nursing staff.
• Supporting learners in the development of fundamental clinical skills and knowledge.
• Working collaboratively with clinical teams to identify learning needs and provide targeted support.
• Facilitating learning opportunities, coaching conversations and reflective practice.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to support successful transition into the workforce.
• Acting as a visible and approachable point of contact for new starters during their initial period of employment.

About us
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. The Trust has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year, per annum, pro rata for part time roles
Contract: Secondment
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 387-SPS8497-NG
Job location: Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre, Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience as a Registered Nurse within Oncology or Haematology
• Evidence of recent formal or informal teaching experience
• Able to understand the education training needs of staff
• Portfolio of continuing professional development
• To have current knowledge of Cancer Nursing
• Experience of developing education training packages

Desirable

• Evidence of research and audit participation

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• SACT trained and competent
• Able to undertake and deliver presentations
• Able to engage with a variety of personnel within the Trust and outside e.g. University, Network
• Able to develop and enhance education/training packages for all staff
• Innovative and able to create a variety of learning opportunities for staff
• Able to effectively contribute to clinical environment that is motivating and conducive to lifelong learning
• Able to manage databases with a working knowledge of I.T
• Committed, supportive, enthusiastic and innovative nursing and education
• Self-motivated and able to motivate and enthuse others
• Good organisational skills

Qualifications and Training
Essential

• 1st Level Registration
• Teaching & Assessment qualification
• Systemic anti-cancer therapy trained

Aptitudes
Essential

• Supportive
• Respectful
• Innovative
• Collaborative

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bristol Haematology And Oncology Centre, Horfield Road, Bristol, BS2 8ED, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply via the company portal

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Education Facilitator, Alisha Smith, alisha.smith11@nhs.net

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