Band 6/7 - Practice Development Nurse, Medicine

at  West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Practice Development Nurse to join our Medicine Division.
This full-time role involves leading the education and training of nursing staff to ensure the highest quality of patient care.
As a key member of the team, you will work closely with the Matron’s, nursing teams and the Head of Nursing to identify training needs and create tailored development plans.
If you’re passionate about professional growth and committed to delivering exceptional patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to lead and inspire others in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Depending on experience, this is a progression post, starting at a band 6, uplift to a band 7 once competencies have been met.

As the Practice Development Nurse, your primary responsibilities will include:

• Education & Training: Develop, plan, and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of the Medicine Directorate. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify gaps and create targeted learning opportunities. Design and update competency-based induction and training packages, ensuring they meet both individual and service requirements.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a visible and approachable clinical leader and role model. Provide mentorship and support to both new and existing staff, ensuring high standards of practice and patient care. Facilitate educational support and assessments, utilizing structured approaches and action plans to address competency and skills gaps.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote effective learning and practice across the organisation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices and integrate new educational developments.
• Quality & Compliance: Implement, monitor, and maintain quality measures for educational programs. Ensure that all training aligns with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Flexible Support: Provide clinical support in medicine areas when staffing levels are low or patient acuity is high. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement by staying updated with current and emerging practices and policies.

With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imaging models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
At West Herts we offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance and the ability to work flexibly.
We kindly invite you to consider submitting an application.
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick “Member of the Armed Forces Community” on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
The ideal candidate will possess advanced communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a proactive approach to professional development. You should be able to effectively manage multiple priorities, provide constructive feedback, and foster a culture of learning and excellence within the Medicine Directorate.
If you are passionate about education and dedicated to enhancing patient care through staff development, we encourage you to apply.

• Education & Training: Develop, plan, and implement comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of the Medicine Directorate. Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA) to identify gaps and create targeted learning opportunities. Design and update competency-based induction and training packages, ensuring they meet both individual and service requirements.
• Clinical Leadership: Act as a visible and approachable clinical leader and role model. Provide mentorship and support to both new and existing staff, ensuring high standards of practice and patient care. Facilitate educational support and assessments, utilizing structured approaches and action plans to address competency and skills gaps.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to promote effective learning and practice across the organisation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to share best practices and integrate new educational developments.
• Quality & Compliance: Implement, monitor, and maintain quality measures for educational programs. Ensure that all training aligns with organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Flexible Support: Provide clinical support in medicine areas when staffing levels are low or patient acuity is high. Contribute to service development and continuous improvement by staying updated with current and emerging practices and policies