Practice Development & Innovation Nurse | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a motivated Practice Development and Innovation Nurse to enhance nursing education and support quality improvement projects. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership in nursing practice and possess a commitment to workforce development. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in healthcare delivery within a diverse team.

Benefits

Excellent development opportunities

Access to health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in nursing education and development.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical visibility through practice.
• Passionate about developing the nursing workforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing education portfolio.
• Support quality improvement and assurance projects.
• Demonstrate teamwork and resilience under pressure.

Skills

Leadership and management

Effective communication

Clinical expertise

Change management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative nurse leader with expertise in nursing education and development, to step into the role of Practice Development and Innovation Nurse within our Corporate Nursing Development Team. This position is key to driving the delivery of high quality nursing practice development and innovation with responsibility for leading and managing core elements of our Trust nursing education portfolio including pre and post registration nurse education, the safe integration of internationally recruited nurses, and nursing preceptorship. The post-holder will also support the delivery of the Trusts nursing priorities through a variety of quality improvement and assurance projects.

The Corporate Nursing Development Team

The Corporate Nursing Development Team offers a highly supportive and progressive working environment with excellent development opportunities and access to a range of health and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage core elements of the Trust nursing education portfolio including pre and post registration nurse education, the safe integration of internationally recruited nurses, and nursing preceptorship.
• Support the delivery of the Trust’s nursing priorities through a variety of quality improvement and assurance projects.
• Demonstrate a positive and enthusiastic attitude with emphasis on teamwork, collaboration and resilience under pressure.

Profile

• Solid clinical expertise and working knowledge of the nursing education portfolio.
• Proven track record of effective people and change management and excellent communication across systems.
• Lead by example with an ongoing commitment to maintaining clinical visibility and credibility through active clinical practice.
• Belief in nursing as a compassionate and caring profession with a passion for developing the nursing workforce.

About the Trust

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation. Our high secure services care for patients from the South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m. The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

Additional Information

The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached. The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025.