Practice Development Lead

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust in Bath is seeking a Senior Practice Development Lead for Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre. You will provide strategic leadership to align staff education with evidence-based practice and organisational priorities, and work with a multidisciplinary team to develop education programmes.

The role leads a team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, supports staff in developing clinical competence, and drives quality improvement, patient

Qualifications

• NMC/HCPC registration.
• MSc in Education.
• Significant experience in a secondary care adult emergency department at band 7+.
• Recognised education qualification - PGCERT or equivalent.
• ALS, APLS or ETC instructor.
• Paediatric experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee professional development across all staff groups and ensure mandatory training.
• Develop and evaluate bespoke education programmes for ED/UTC staff.
• Lead and support Clinical Practice Facilitators and contribute to governance, audit and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with ED consultants, senior leadership and HEIs to align training with priorities.

Skills

NMC/HCPC registration

Education leadership

Education

MSc in Education

PGCERT or equivalent

Job description

Main area Emergency Department Grade NHS AfC: Band 8a Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (full and part time positions available) Job ref 427- 8077453-A

Employer Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Emergency Department Town Bath Salary £57,528 - £64,750 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/08/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 8a

Job overview

Band 7 Development Post, with Band 8a on completion of required training and competencies

Following a review of our educational leadership structure, we are excited to introduce a newPractice Development Leadrole within the Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC).

We are seeking an experienced senior Emergency Nurse or Allied Health Professional (AHP) with a passion for education to lead our practice development agenda. The post holder will provide strategic leadership to ensure staff training aligns with evidence-based practice, service priorities, and organisational objectives.

As a clinical expert, you will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to identify learning needs and design, deliver, and evaluate educational programmes. You will support staff in developing clinical competence, promoting professional growth, and fostering a culture of inclusion, well-being, and continuous learning.

The role includes leading and influencing a team of Clinical Practice Facilitators, and working closely with the ED Consultant Nurse, Senior Matron, Senior leadership team, Trust education leads, and Higher Education Institutions.

This role is pivotal in enhancing patient outcomes, improving staff experience, and embedding a culture of excellence within the service.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities include overseeing professional development across all staff groups, ensuring compliance with statutory and mandatory training, supporting personalised inductions, and contributing to clinical governance, audit, research, and quality improvement.

• To work in accordance with the NMC/HCPC code
• To ensure that their own practice demonstrates current clinical knowledge and the latest evidence-based practice
• Develop clinical practice in line with national evidence and role model high standards of clinical care and leadership to ED staff
• Create bespoke training packages to address service demand and enhance clinical practice and leadership skills within the ED
• To lead the development of nursing practice and policy within Urgent and Emergency care, exploring new roles and ways of working for nurses/AHPs.
• To produce written accounts of each episode of clinical facilitation, documenting learning achieved and areas for further development
• To demonstrate specialist knowledge in clinical settings and support the advancement of knowledge and skills, using approved assessment procedures.
• To work effectively as part of the multi-professional, inter-disciplinary team, encouraging and supporting other health professions in the promotion and maintenance of an effective learning environment.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This role is open to those nurses, paramedics and AHPs with NMC or HCPC registration.

This post can be offered as a development post at Band 7. Applications will be considered for experienced emergency care educators who do not yet hold a full education or instructor qualification. We would consider a development role, paid at band 7, whilst these qualifications are achieved, with band 8a awarded on completion. A personal development plan will be developed which will outline the competencies and skills required for band 8a to be awarded.

Please see the attached Job Description for role responsibilities and essential/desirable criteria.

Person specification

Band 8a PDL ED

• NMC/HCPC registration

Band 8a PDL ED

• MSc in Education

Band 8a PDL ED

• Significant experience in a secondary care adult emergency department at band 7+

Band 8a PDL ED

• Recognised education qualification - PGCERT or equivalent

Band 8a PDL ED

• ALS, APLS or ETC instructor

Band 8a PDL ED

• Paediatric experience

Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should reviewthe eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Informal chats/visits are advised. Please contact

Senior Matron, Emergency Department and Urgent Treatment Centre