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Practice Development NurseUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Practice Development Nurse

Practice Development Nurse

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust • Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
5 days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
  • Permanent
Job description
The closing date is 17 August 2026

Job summary
Band 6 Practice Development Nurse

Are you an experienced Band 6 Critical Care Nurse who has a desire to educate, motivate and inspire others? If the answer is yes, then please apply for the role of 'Practice Development Nurse' working within Critical Care and Surgical Special Care.

The successful candidate will be part of a team who are fully integrated into the multi-disciplinary workforce to ensure everyone has the clinical skills, knowledge and experience to deliver gold standard nursing care.

The successful candidate will be an expert critical care nurse who, through innovation and creative license, will deliver the education strategy and continuously evaluate staff competence ensuring that development is aligned to the Critical care vision.

Main duties of the job
The post holder will lead on the implementation of education, development plans, induction, mentoring and preceptorship and the on going professional development of all critical care staff. The post holder will assist in the delivery of robust programmes of education, and participate in audit to evaluate effectiveness and maintain standards of nursing care. The Practice Development Nurse will act as a credible and professional role model, empowering staff to develop both personally and professionally to achieve their maximum potential.

The Practice Development Nurse will participate in innovation and evidence based nursing practice through professional leadership and supporting the clinical team.

Work closely with the Senior Clinical Staff Nurses for Quality to support and educate the clinical team.

About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.

We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.

Details
Date posted: 04 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year Pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 205-8154358
Job locations: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Facilitate communication, which results in clear responsibilities being identified within the multi- professional team.

There is a requirement to exchange verbal and written information with the patients, staff and carers requiring tact and diplomacy. The post holder needs to ensure that all barriers to understanding are overcome by using strategies to meet individual need.

Provided detailed information regarding up-to-date research and processes regarding care, liaising with the critical care research team.

Will liaise with clinical experts in aspects of critical care to ensure clinical practice reflects current trends.

Communicate with multi discipline's and promote good relationships between the Directorate, other wards, departments and the Critical Care Network

It is expected that ALL employees of the Trust will take part in the appraisal process each year with the first appraisal taking place within the first 6 months form appointment.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • NMC Registration
  • Nursing Degree
  • Practise Supervisor and Assessor Qualification or equivalent Mentorship Qualification
  • Recognised Critical Care Course

Desirable
  • Educated to Masters Level

Experience
Essential
  • Minimum of 4 years' critical care experience
  • 2 Years Band 6 experience within Critical Care

Desirable
  • Evidence of providing teaching and education
  • Evidence of participation in quality improvement projects

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address: Royal Stoke University Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6QG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Lead Practice Development Nurse, Emma Dunn, emma.dunn@uhnm.nhs.uk, 01782675509
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