Practice Development Nurse/Practitioner

NHS

  • Chichester
  • £46,148-52,809 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 6 days ago
We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for you to become a vital part of our team as a Practice Development Nurse/Practitioner.We encourage applicants from both Nursing and AHP backgrounds.The post holder will have a lead role in the development and provision of practice education standards within the Urgent Community Response and Home First Teams in the Unplanned Care Division.The post holder will provide mentorship and work based learning facilitation, in-house curriculum design and teaching, higher education teaching.They will support the development of enhanced clinical skills across the units, ensuring access to appropriate development to maintain a competent workforce.They will support as a clinical leader and take a proactive role inadvisingto the clinical services in deliveringbest practice and evidence based care.Developing clinical governance through the support, monitoring, and implementation of enhanced clinical standards and learning within the clinical services.The post holder will be a registered nurse or AHP with a relevant post graduate certificate in education (or equivalent) or commitment to undertaking a relevant course in education. Whilst position is primarily based in the Chichester area, there will at times be a requirement to cover other areas of UCR & Home First within SCFT therefore travel between sites will be required.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will work closely with the senior management team for Unplanned Care, in the UCR & Home First pathways and will have strong links into the corporate professional practice team. The aim of which is to support professional recommendations in relation to service redesign and new ways of working linked to operational and patient need.Provides education and support to workforce development processes, supporting initiatives and other clinical and quality improvement project work.Improving patient care and experience through development of standards and participation in bench marking, audit and research.Supporting multi-professional development and training by working collaboratively across health and social care.Acts as a clinical and educational expert, leading in clinical training, education and induction programmes.Identifies practice areas which require evaluation through team development planning and training needs gap analysis.About usWe are the main provider of NHS community services across East and West Sussex. Our 6,000 staff serve a population of 1.3 million providing essential medical, nursing, and therapeutic care to adults and children.Our Trust vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people plan, manage, adapt to changes in their health, supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.We have opportunities for everyone across our wide variety of services including medical, clinical, support and corporate services.Why work for us?
  • Positive 2023 NHS Staff Survey results, scoring highly in compassionate culture & leadership, and staff wellbeing support
  • Variety of working environments across the community, in patients' homes, within our community hospitals and bases across the county
  • Supportive flexible working patterns such as: part time, flexi time, annualised hours, and flexi retirement options
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Research opportunities
  • Cost-effective workplace nurseries in Crawley, Hove and Brighton
  • Thriving BAME, Disability and Wellbeing, LGBT+ and Religion and Belief staff networks
  • Level 3 accredited Disability Confident Leader, committed to creating inclusive workplaces
  • Veteran Aware Trust, achieving accreditation from Veterans Covenant Healthcare Alliance (VCHA)
  • Located in stunning Sussex, with easy access to the South Downs and the coast
  • Access to a wide range of benefits and discounts for NHS staff
DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 7Salary£46,148 to £52,809 a year Per AnnumContractPermanentWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number150-GM2055-UPCJob locationsBicentennial Building - ChichesterChichester - travel to other sites may be requiredPO19 8EZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and personal specification for detailed descriptions and requirements of the role. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached job description and personal specification for detailed descriptions and requirements of the role.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse or AHP
  • Educated to degree level
  • Registered as a Practice teacher with NMC or HCP
  • ENB998/mentor at L5 or L6 or equivalent
Desirable
  • Post graduate certificate in Health and Social Care Education or relevant qualification in education or working towards/ willing to undertake
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum 5 years post reg clinical experience
  • Experience in Urgent Care/Community provider services at band 6 or 7
  • Teaching and mentoring experience
  • Physical assessment skills
  • Advanced Wound care skills
Desirable
  • Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical expertise in relation to clinical practice
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of current NHS legislation and policies
  • Advanced communication skills including difficult conversations, negotiation, managing conflict.
  • Promotes patient centred care including self- management
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
  • IT Literate
  • Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills, reviewing and interpretation of patient records
  • Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions, competently, confidently and efficiently
  • Ability to manage competing demands of practice and education
Desirable
  • Understanding and knowledge of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Other requirementsEssential
  • Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them
  • Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Registered Nurse or AHP
  • Educated to degree level
  • Registered as a Practice teacher with NMC or HCP
  • ENB998/mentor at L5 or L6 or equivalent
Desirable
  • Post graduate certificate in Health and Social Care Education or relevant qualification in education or working towards/ willing to undertake
ExperienceEssential
  • Minimum 5 years post reg clinical experience
  • Experience in Urgent Care/Community provider services at band 6 or 7
  • Teaching and mentoring experience
  • Physical assessment skills
  • Advanced Wound care skills
Desirable
  • Demonstrable skills in leadership and management
  • Independent Nurse Prescriber
Skills and KnowledgeEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate up to date clinical expertise in relation to clinical practice
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding of current NHS legislation and policies
  • Advanced communication skills including difficult conversations, negotiation, managing conflict.
  • Promotes patient centred care including self- management
  • Knowledge of clinical governance
  • Demonstrates application of evidence-based practice
  • IT Literate
  • Demonstrates competency in a range of clinical skills, reviewing and interpretation of patient records
  • Ability to work autonomously and make own decisions, competently, confidently and efficiently
  • Ability to manage competing demands of practice and education
Desirable
  • Understanding and knowledge of current issues in nursing and the NHS
Other requirementsEssential
  • Demonstrates a high level of understanding of self and able to identify personal limitation and shows openness to address them
  • Ability to travel between sites, car owner/driver

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