Job summary
The postholder will be expected to support the implementation of the Aspirant Cancer Career and Education Development (ACCEND) programme. Support will be given to enable implementation of this national programme.

You will also be required to support the development and implementation of Clinical Skills in cancer care, aligned to the ACCEND educational offers and Trust policies and guidelines, working as part of the Education Faculty to achieve a cohesive and comprehensive approach to Clinical Education across the Trust

You will be part of the Simulation Faculty to facilitate training, promoting and adhering to the principles of improving individual skills, handling of emergencies and human factors within cancer care, utilising Subject matter experts as appropriate.

Work closely with Patient Safety and Clinical Governance team to monitor and critically analyse incident reports to identify themes/trends and initiate remedial action as required to reduce and prevent reoccurrence.

Main duties of the job
The postholder will support the development and implementation of Clinical Skills in cancer care, aligned to the ACCEND educational offers and Trust policies and guidelines

Contribute to the delivery of educational programmes related to cancer and palliative care in addition tosupport the education team in evaluating the effectiveness of learning activities and support redesign programmes to meet the organisational needs, using the ACCEND framework as a tool to implement.

Support the education and training of multidisciplinary groups of staff on core, essential and job specific clinical skills. To support practice educators, matrons and ward managers in the development and delivery of high standards of patient focused, evidence-based care.

About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 13 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 426-373-26TW-A
Job locations: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Clinical Education, you will use your initiative, analytical skills and judgement to ensure a quality learning environment is maintained. At all times, you will work in accordance with the principles governed by your professional registered body i.e. Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Trust Policies.

Contribute to the delivery of educational programmes related to cancer and palliative care in addition to support the education team in evaluating the effectiveness of learning activities and support redesign programmes to meet the organisational needs, using the ACCEND framework as a tool to implement.

You will be required to Identify and promote evidence-based simulation and clinical skills within the Trust, through implementation and facilitation of classroom and clinically based teaching/ education, to ensure that all staff groups are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles competently in cancer care.

The postholder will undertake audits and assist in the development of professional educational policies, standards, and best practice guidelines, aligned to the ACCEND programme.

Person Specification
Qualifications/Training and professional development
Essential

• Registered Nurse on the appropriate part of the NMC register or clinical professional registered with the HCPC
• Supervisor and assessor training or equivalent and maintains regular updates
• Degree in relevant field
• To undertake additional educational (postgraduate level) and practical training courses.
• Breadth of competency and experience in clinical procedural skills

Desirable

• Simulation qualifications
• Postgraduate certificate in education or equivalent

Experience
Essential

• Broad range of post qualifying clinical experience in an acute hospital setting
• Recent experience of working with students in an acute setting
• Experience of teaching, supervising and assessing a range of learners in the practice setting - relevant to this role - cancer and palliative care
• Knowledge of different methods/styles for teaching and learning, including the use of simulation
• Current clinical credibility at senior level

Desirable

• Detailed understanding of the delivery of clinical skills training including the use of simulation

Skills, abilities, and knowledge
Essential

• Confident and calm attitude with an ability to work under pressure
• Working knowledge of inter-professional learning theory
• Demonstrates effective leadership qualities
• Ability to teach, assess and supervise others
• Knowledge of pre-registration Health Science programmes and professional bodies (NMC and HCPC) standards relating to education

Desirable

• Advanced Microsoft Office Skill (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Ability to work autonomously setting own targets and measuring performance against these targets
• Knowledge and understanding of the ACCEND programme - full induction will be given to support this process
• Understanding of project management requirements

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: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust, Gayton Road, King's Lynn, PE30 4ET, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Head of Education
Nicola Plaatjies
nicola.plaatjies@qehkl.nhs.uk

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.