(**) Practice Development Nurse

VerseOne Group; Leigh on Sea; Remote; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Practice Development Nurse (PDN) in the Emergency Department to lead education, training, and workforce development. The role involves supporting probation and preceptorship, planning clinical skills development, and ensuring evidence‑based care with strong governance.

Collaboration with nursing leadership and multidisciplinary teams is essential. The post emphasizes staff wellbeing, leadership development, and succession planning, with a

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration.
• Masters Degree.
• Experience in an acute clinical environment as senior nurse.
• Previous NHS experience in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
• Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead the education, training, and professional development agenda for nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programmes, ensuring staff maintain knowledge, skills, and competencies for safe patient care.
• Support induction, preceptorship, supervision, and competency assessment of new and existing staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and CPD across the department.
• Collaborate with senior nursing leaders to embed high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
• Support recruitment, retention, and career development initiatives to build a skilled workforce.
• Lead on clinical skills development, simulation training, and education aligned to priorities.
• Contribute to audits, incident reviews, and learning from patient safety events.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Education delivery

Staff development

Mentoring

Education

NMC registration

Masters Degree

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the biggest trusts in the country, following the merger of Mid Essex, Basildon and Southend hospitals in April 2020.

Site Southend Town westcliff on sea Salary £49,387 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59

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Job overview

The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) is a senior nursing role responsible for leading education, training, workforce development, staff recruitment and retention, supporting through probation and preceptorship ,planning and supporting TSDs ,clinical skills development, and professional practice within the Emergency Department. The post holder supports nurses, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care while maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical governance. The PDN works closely with the Head of Nursing, Matrons, Practice Education Team, and clinical colleagues to ensure the workforce is competent, confident, and equipped to meet the demands of modern emergency care. The role plays a key part in developing future nursing leaders, supporting staff wellbeing and career progression, and fostering a positive learning culture that helps attract, develop, and retain a highly skilled workforce. The importance of practice education and workforce development roles within the Emergency Department structure is recognised within local induction and educational frameworks.

Main duties of the job

Lead the education, training, and professional development agenda for nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department.

Develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programmes, ensuring staff maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe and effective patient care.

Support the induction, preceptorship, supervision, and competency assessment of new and existing staff.

Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and continuous professional development across the department.

Work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing, Matrons, Practice Education Team, and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.

Support recruitment, retention, and career development initiatives to help build and sustain a skilled and motivated workforce.

Lead on clinical skills development, simulation training, and educational programmes aligned to departmental and organisational priorities.

Contribute to clinical governance, audits, incident reviews, and learning from patient safety events to improve care delivery.

Act as a role model, coach, and mentor, supporting staff wellbeing, leadership development, and succession planning.

Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements, professional standards, and Trust policies.

Support service development and innovation by identifying learning needs and implementing initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and staff experience.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Masters Degree

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience in an acute clinical environment as senior nurse
• Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level.
• Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

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.