Clinical education & practice development lead - Community services

Bromley Healthcare CIC; Orpington; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in England is seeking a Clinical Education & Practice Development Lead to enhance patient safety and workforce growth within community nursing services. The ideal candidate will have substantial community nursing experience, relevant qualifications, and strong teaching and supervisory skills. This role offers competitive compensation, with both full-time and part-time positions available.

Benefits

Pension schemes

Discounted gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered with NMC.
• Significant experience in community nursing service.
• Experience in clinical audit or educational evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical education and practice development.
• Coordinate competency frameworks for community nursing.
• Deliver targeted learning for out-of-hospital care.

Skills

Teaching clinical practice

Supporting staff development

Digital learning platforms

Clinical supervision

Education

District Nurse Qualification

Postgraduate qualification in education

Tools

EMIS

e-rostering systems

Job description

Clinical education & practice development lead - Community services

Clinical education & practice development lead - Community services -

Band 7 - £53,751 - £60,651 Inclusive of hcas pa pro rata

We're seeking an experienced and motivated nurse to lead clinical education and practice development within our Community Nursing Service. This key role will support workforce growth, enhance patient safety, and uphold high standards of care across diverse settings, including patients' homes, care homes, and virtual wards. You'll provide expert guidance, coordinate competency frameworks, and deliver targeted learning to ensure excellence in out-of-hospital care. Join us and help shape the future of community nursing.

There are Full-time & Part time roles available (Min 15 hrs per week) - please state in your application what you can commit to. Please note this will predominantly be working Monday-Friday, but as required, will require weekend, twilight and night shift working - this will be discussed at the interview.

Interviews expected to be held week commencing 8th December/following week

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the attached job description for full details of duties and responsibilities associated with this role.

About us

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme, access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Job responsibilities

Please take a look at the attached job description & person specification ensuring you meet the criteria

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• District Nurse Qualification
• Practice Teacher Qualification or equivalent
• Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to community nursing
• SSSA assessor or equivalent
• Postgraduate qualification in education, leadership, or advanced practice (or working towards)
• Non-Medical Prescriber

Professional Registration

• NMC registered

Knowledge & Experience

• Understanding of Out-of-Hospital Care models and the role of community nursing within integrated care systems
• Significant experience of working a community nursing service
• Experience in clinical supervision and supporting staff development
• Experience working across multidisciplinary teams
• Significant experience in assessing clinical competencies and providing structured feedback
• Experience in simulation-based or blended learning approaches
• Experience in clinical audit or educational evaluation
• Experience in writing reports or presenting findings to stakeholders

Specific Skills

• Proven ability to teach and assess clinical practice in both group and one-to-one settings
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of people at all organisational levels and across different sectors, including areas of social deprivation
• Highly developed facilitation skills
• Familiar with digital learning platforms and competency tracking tools

Information Technology and Information Governance

• Competent in use of digital tools to support education and competency tracking
• Familiar with electronic patient care systems e.g. EMIS
• Familiar with use of e-rostering systems

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.

Head of UCR and Neighbourhood Community Nursing

£53,751 to £60,651 a yearInclusive of hcas pa pro rata