Practice Development & Innovation Nurse | West London NHS Trust

West London Mental Health Trust; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A diverse healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a highly motivated Practice Development and Innovation Nurse. You will lead the nursing education portfolio and support quality improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess solid clinical expertise, excellent change management skills, and a commitment to developing the nursing workforce. Join an innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of effective people and change management.
• Working knowledge of the nursing education portfolio.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical visibility and credibility through active clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursing education portfolio including pre- and post-registration.
• Support delivery of nursing priorities through quality improvement projects.

Skills

Solid clinical expertise

Effective people and change management

Excellent communication across systems

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 Trust’s nursing priorities through a variety of quality improvement and assurance projects.

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 quality improvement and assurance projects.

Team and Environment

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

Requirements / Qualifications

• Solid clinical expertise.
• Working knowledge of the nursing education portfolio.
• Proven track record of effective people and change management.
• Excellent communication across systems.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical visibility and credibility through active clinical practice.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will lead by example, with an ongoing commitment to teamwork, collaboration and resilience under pressure.

If you have a strong belief in nursing as a compassionate and caring profession and a passion for developing the nursing workforce, this role is an excellent fit for you.

About West London NHS 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’.

Partnerships and Local Context

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.

Application and Assessment

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. The person specification below is not the full specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025