General Practice Nurse Fellow – Cancer Community of Practice (CoP) Leadership

Position: General Practice Nurse Fellow
Location: London (One session per week, remote working.
Term: 12 months]
Reports to: Steering Group Co-Chair / CLCH academy lead TBC
Closing date: 14.02.25

Role Overview:
The General Practice Nurse Fellow will play a key role in supporting the London-wide Cancer Community of Practice (CoP), working closely with the steering group to enhance integrated cancer care, education and supporting best practice across primary care, community and secondary care services. The Fellow will contribute to the development, coordination, and delivery of CoP activities, ensuring that events and initiatives align with the needs of primary care professionals and the wider healthcare community. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced nurse to help shape and support this innovative community of practice across London.

The fellow will be supported by the CLCH academy, and the CoP steering group. The role will be pan-London.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Co-Chair Steering Group Meetings:
    • Act as co-chair for the CoP steering group meetings, facilitating discussions and supporting the smooth operation of meetings.
    • Ensure key decisions are made, and that actions are recorded and followed up effectively.
  2. Meeting Notes and Action Logs:
    • Produce meeting notes and action logs after each steering group meeting, ensuring clear documentation of decisions, responsibilities, and timelines.
    • Distribute meeting outcomes to steering group members and other stakeholders in a timely manner.
  3. Coordinate CoP Activities:
    • Organize and coordinate CoP activities, including webinars, face-to-face meetings, and other educational events.
    • Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure events are promoted effectively and run smoothly.
  4. Engage with Steering Group Members:
    • Work closely with steering group members to identify and agree on relevant topics for CoP events, ensuring they reflect the latest trends, needs, and challenges in cancer care.
    • Research and propose potential speakers for events, ensuring a diverse and knowledgeable range of experts is involved.
  5. Event Planning and Logistics:
    • Coordinate the logistics for CoP events, including room bookings, managing online platforms (for virtual events), and handling any administrative requirements.
    • Work with event speakers and partners to ensure all aspects of the event are covered, from content to technical needs, with support from colleagues at the CLCH academy
  6. Collaboration and Networking:
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with CoP members, stakeholders, and external organisations, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange.
    • Support efforts to engage new members and encourage active participation in CoP events and activities.
  7. Monitoring and Reporting:
    • Support the monitoring and evaluation of CoP activities, gathering feedback from participants and stakeholders to inform future events and initiatives.
    • Provide regular updates to the steering group on progress, achievements, and challenges.

Person Specification:

  • Essential:
    • Registered General Nurse with an interest in cancer care and communities of practice.
    • Ability to lead or facilitate meetings, with great communication and organisational skills.
    • Experience in event coordination and working with diverse healthcare professionals.
    • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders.
  • Desirable:
    • Previous involvement in cancer care education, communities of practice, or similar collaborative initiatives.
    • Knowledge of the London cancer healthcare landscape and primary care services.

This role is ideal for an experienced nurse who is passionate about improving cancer care and has the initiative to drive educational and professional development within the healthcare community.

Please submit your interest to:  sandra.dyer1@nhs.net