Practice Development Nurse | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust; Ashford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large hospital trust in England is seeking a Practice Development Nurse for its Acute Medical Unit to ensure safe patient care and provide vital support for staff and nursing students. The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills and a calm demeanor, while actively engaging in training initiatives. This role focuses on aiding newly qualified staff, partnering closely with Unit Managers to develop robust training plans. Interested applicants should apply before the closing date of 16 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical skills and ability to support and train new staff.
• Experience in working with nursing students and training programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care and support for staff and students.
• Liaise with Unit Managers to ensure effective training plans.

Job description

Overview

The Acute Medical Unit is a 51 bedded acute medical unit with high levels of acuity. Same Day Emergency Care see approximately 50-60 patients a day and operates 7 days a week. The Acute Assessment Unit currently has 7 trollies and treats patients from direct referral to admission or discharge home. There are 130 staff across all areas. Due to the acuity and high patient admission and discharge rate, training and support for new staff is essential.

Role

The Practice Development Nurse is pivotal in AMU and SDEC for safe patients care and a strong support network for the staff and students working within the environment. We are looking for a calm, supportive person with excellent clinical skills for this role. We have a high number of students and work very closely with the CCCU to ensure that they receive the best experience on the Units. As a result, we welcome many newly qualified staff and support them through their supernumerary and induction period. The PDN liaises with the Unit Managers for all three areas to ensure a good, robust training plan for all staff.

About Us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Sponsorship

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Application

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Closing

This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Dec 2025