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Job summary

Main area
AAU
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-8095947RLH
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£58,133 - £65,261 per annum inc
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/07/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Practice Development Nurse

Band 7

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. 

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated Band 7 to join our Acute Admissions Unit (AAU) in the capacity of Practice Development Nurse. We are seeking an individual who has the integrity, drive and commitment to build upon the achievements made thus far, and who will continue to lead the nursing team in providing the best quality care for this client group and their families. To be successful you will need to be committed to ensuring patients are treated with dignity, care and compassion.

The role of the Practice Development Nurse is to be an expert practitioner who will lead by example and who can provide leadership and organisation to the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will ensure that quality indicators are achieved and where necessary ensure effective and continuous evaluation and action taken where appropriate.

The post holder must be able to make informed decisions within their own area and scope of professional practice to ensure agreed standards and targets are met. The team has a strong multidisciplinary focus within the service, and the successful candidate will need to be able to work inter-professionally and link closely with the team to achieve the best possible outcomes for the client group.

There will be an expectation that the post holder will provide cross cover within the Older Peoples Service when the need arises.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) for Acute Medicine is responsible for driving excellence in clinical practice, education, and workforce development across the Acute Admissions Unit. 

You will lead initiatives that promote evidence-based care, professional growth, and a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that nursing practice aligns with NHSE, CQC, NMC and supporting learning within Acute Medicine. You will work collaboratively with clinical leaders, matrons, educators, and the multidisciplinary team. You will design, deliver, and evaluate education programmes that enhance knowledge, skills, and confidence amongst staff. 

You will act as a visible clinical leader and role model, fostering compassionate, patient-centred care, and embedding a culture of learning and accountability that supports both staff wellbeing and excellent patient outcomes.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registered Adult Nurse
  • NMC registration (in date)
  • Teaching/Mentorship qualification e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • Advanced Life Support provider
  • Degree level or working towards in relevant subject

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience at band 6 within an acute care setting.
  • Current experience of Educational leadership in an acute ward.
  • Current experience of appraising staff.
  • Evidence of teaching and developing staff both formally and informally.
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership development/ education development
  • Experience of working within acute medicine.

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Demonstrates initiative and innovative practice
  • Ability to facilitate change management
  • Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
  • Positive role model
  • Compiling comprehensive duty rota for nursing and ancillary staff
  • Knowledge and understanding of current issues in general nursing, acute nursing and the NHS.
  • Thorough understanding and knowledge of key indicators of excellent quality care.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Fisher
Job title
Matron
Email address
[email protected]
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