Practice Development Sister/ Charge Nurse

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse (Band 6) at our Guildford site. This substantive role is 37.5 hours per week, focused on staff development and education across the Trust.

The post requires an NMC-registered nurse with mentorship/Practice Assessor qualifications and a path toward a Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Education. The team drives evidence-based, compassionate care across clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent.
• Post qualification experience in nursing studies; evidence of clinical expertise.
• On pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and development initiatives across the Trust to improve patient outcomes.
• Provide multi-professional education using classroom-based and simulation teaching methods.
• Coach, teach and assess learners, providing feedback/forward to colleagues.
• Work under the supervision of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Mentorship/Practice Assessor

Clinical teaching

Education

NMC registration

Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)

Job description

Employer Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust Town Guildford Salary £41,957 - £50,387 per annum including High Cost Area Supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 16:00 Interview date 30/10/2026

Practice Development Sister/ Charge Nurse

AFC Band 6

Job overview

Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse
Band 6 Substantive role
37.5 hrs/week

Do you have a passion for the development and education of staff in practice? Are you a keen advocate for gold standards of care?

Why not consider joining the dynamic and highly motivated Practice Development Team at the Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust. The Practice Development Team work Trust wide supporting all levels of the nursing team to deliver high quality, evidence based, compassionate care to our patients. The team comprises of highly experienced educators who provide training and assessment for the National Care Certificate, Pre-Registration programmes, Preceptorship and ongoing skills and career development.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will work strategically across the Trust supporting learning and development initiatives that enhance clinical practice and patient outcomes.
An integral part of the role is providing multi-professional education in the classroom using a variety of teaching methods including innovative strategies such as simulation, and educational games. You would be supported by the team to develop the knowledge and skills to facilitate excellent education both in the classroom and at the bedside.

Advanced communication skills and successful completion of mentorship or Practice Assessor training are essential for the role when coaching, teaching, assessing and providing feedback/forward. Your clinical expertise will contribute not only to the development and delivery of education but also to quality improvement initiatives, governance processes, and the implementation of evidence-based practice across the Trust.
We are looking for nurses with a passion for improving patient care and developing staff to do the same.

• act as a role model / professional resource, acting within the Professional Code of Conduct at all times
• support the professional development of all nursing staff.
• support the development of clinical competence and evidence-based practice to ensure best possible patient outcomes and experience.
• assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a clinical role model
• work under the management of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients’ homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford & St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will:

• act as a role model / professional resource, acting within the Professional Code of Conduct at all times
• support the professional development of all nursing staff.
• support the development of clinical competence and evidence-based practice to ensure best possible patient outcomes and experience.
• assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a clinical role model
• work under the management of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent
• Demonstrate post qualification or equivalent experience in nursing studies, which equates to sufficient clinical expertise
• Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education

Knowledge

• Evidence in changing practice and project management
• Evidence of commitment to CPD

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.

Name Sally Whitehouse Job title Learning Environment Lead Nurse Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01483 571122 Additional information

For further information please contact Practice Development Team Ext 6826.