Practice Development Nurse (0-19) - Health Visiting

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Join the Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust (CLCH) Academy as a Practice Development Nurse (Health Visitor). Based in Richmond, South West London, you will work with clinical teams and the Locality Manager to create positive learning opportunities that build staff knowledge, skills and confidence.

You will apply your SCPHN Health Visitor experience to support practice development, teaching, supervision and assessment, with opportunities to grow professionally within an inclusive NHS

Qualifications

• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor) with field experience.
• Postgraduate Specialist Practitioner qualification relevant to nursing roles.
• Learning and Development qualification or equivalent training.
• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Identify learning and development needs and respond effectively.
• Plan, deliver and evaluate education/training aligned to priorities.
• Facilitate induction, education and CPD for nursing staff.
• Provide teaching, supervision and assessment to develop staff.
• Embed learning and evidence-based practice into daily care.
• Promote high standards of care and inclusive learning environments.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Training delivery

Communication

Education

Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)

Postgraduate Specialist Practitioner qualification

Learning and Development Qualification

Masters level or equivalent

Job description

Putting community at the heart of everything we do.

Proud to be a prospective advanced foundation trust, CLCH is one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, employing more than 4,500 staff and caring for more than four million people across London and Hertfordshire. We believe in working together to give children a better start and adults greater independence. Our diverse team of professionals supports patients at every stage of their lives, from health visiting for newborn babies to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care.

By joining CLCH, you will be part of a dynamic and supportive team that values innovation, compassion, and excellence. We offer a range of exciting career opportunities and are committed to your professional development and well-being.

To join us and help make a real difference in the communities we work in, browse our latest jobs and opportunities below.

Practice Development Nurse (0-19) - Health Visiting

Band 7

Main area Practice Development Nurse (Health Visitor) Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 32.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday, Hours to be agreed in line with the needs of the service.) Job ref 824-CORP-8257577

Site The Causeway Town Richmond Salary £55,524 - £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/09/2026 23:59

Welcome to Central London Community Healthcare (CLCH)

At CLCH, we proudly serve as a beacon of compassionate community healthcare across 14 vibrant London boroughs — Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow, Hounslow, Kensington and Chelsea, Merton, Richmond, Wandsworth, Westminster, Hillingdon, Sutton, and Kingston — as well as Hertfordshire. We bring care closer to home, embracing the rich diversity of these communities with dedication and heart.

Recognised as a Good provider by the Care Quality Commission and celebrated among the top NHS employers, we are united by a shared passion: empowering our community health professionals to deliver care that truly makes a difference.

We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where every member of our team feels respected, valued, and inspired—a place where fairness, kindness, and inclusion blossom. Our culture is rooted in the principles of the NHS People Plan, Our NHS People Promise, and our own strategic Equality values and objectives, guiding us to create a truly supportive and inclusive workplace.

Together, we build a caring community where the warmth we show one another shines through in every life we touch.

Job overview

Join the CLCH Academy as a Practice Development Nurse and help shape learning, development and high-quality care across our 0–19 Children’s Services.

Based in Richmond, South West London, you will work with clinical teams, the Academy and Locality Manager to create positive learning opportunities that build staff knowledge, skills and confidence. You will use your experience as an SCPHN Health Visitor to support practice development, teaching, supervision and assessment.

You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team and have opportunities to develop your own skills through undergraduate and postgraduate learning.

The role offers an opportunity to:

• Share your clinical expertise and promote high standards of care.


• Identify learning needs and deliver engaging education and development.


• Support a positive learning environment where everyone can learn and grow.


• Contribute to workforce development and evidence-based practice.


• Help staff deliver safe, effective and person-centred care.

You will be expected to provide support and cover, where required, across other CLCH divisions.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Development Nurse, you will work closely with the Academy team and Locality Manager to plan, deliver and evaluate learning and development across designated services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify learning and development needs and help teams respond to them effectively.


• Plan, deliver and evaluate education and training, considering local and national priorities.


• Facilitate induction, education and continuing professional development for registered and non-registered nursing staff across community nursing teams.


• Provide teaching, supervision and assessment that supports staff to develop their knowledge, skills and confidence.


• Work alongside clinical teams to embed learning, development and evidence-based practice into everyday care.


• Promote high standards of care by sharing clinical knowledge, expertise and best practice.


• Help create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where staff feel valued and encouraged to develop.


• Contribute to the ongoing development of practice, learning and workforce capability across the service.


• Share learning and contribute to wider practice development priorities within CLCH.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.

What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.

Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.

We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Person specification

Education/Qualification

• Registered Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor)


• Relevant Post graduate Specialist Practitioner qualification (nursing roles) / Educated to Masters degree level or equivalent


• Clinical Leadership training


• Evidence of continuing personal and professional development


• Learning and Development Qualification

Experience

• Experience in taking forward clinical and service change


• Experience of working in a changing and uncertain environment


• Experience of delivering on development initiatives and leading change with individuals and teams


• Experience of working and engaging with staff and stakeholders at all levels


• Experience of using evidence to inform best practice

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the national priorities relating to the Healthy Child Programme


• Ability to implement and evaluate successful change programmes


• Leadership skills, relationship building skills and influencing skills


• Ability to focus on key priorities and to sustain momentum to achieved desired results


• Integrates organisational vision and values as way of working


• Aware of the equalities and diversity agenda


• Ability to work in a pressure environment and keep calm in challenging situations.


• Ability to prioritise and manage workload to meet competing demands and priorities

Key Attributes

• Passionate about work and services delivered


• Self-motivated towards own professional growth and development


• Sensitive towards needs of others


• Flexible to work patterns


• Ability to travel within and across the Trust by walking, cycling, bus, driving


• Committed to developing people

CLCH Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

CLCH is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential for providing exceptional patient care. We are dedicated to attracting and retaining talent from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities.

As a Disability Confident employer, we pledge to:

• Guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a role.


• Provide reasonable adjustments to support diverse needs throughout the recruitment and employment process.


• Challenge misconceptions about disability and foster an inclusive culture for everyone.

We are committed to building a workplace where all staff feel valued and have the opportunity to thrive. Simply let us know how we can support you.

Learn more about our equal opportunities policy on our website: Equal opportunities: Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust clch.nhs.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.