Practice Development Nurse
About Us
DaVita UK delivers life-saving kidney care to over 2,000 patients across England & Wales. DaVita UK is one of the 14 countries which form DaVita International focusing on transforming care and improving quality of life for people receiving dialysis treatment globally. When you join the DaVita Village, you’re joining a winning team with Community First, Company Second culture

We’re proud to be an independent, nurse-led provider, working in partnership with the NHS to deliver the highest standards of care using cutting-edge technology in welcoming, modern environments.

Job Overview
The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) will provide senior clinical leadership, education, and quality improvement expertise to support the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based haemodialysis services within an independent healthcare provider. The postholder will lead practice development, workforce capability, and standardisation of care across multiple sites in England and Wales.

The role includes responsibility for supporting the onboarding of new clinical staff, including structured teaching, assessment of clinical competencies, and delivery of Objective Structured Clinical Assessments (OSCAs/OSCEs). This is a national role requiring extensive travel.

Key Responsibilities
Practice Development & Clinical Leadership

• Provide expert leadership in haemodialysis nursing practice
• Lead the implementation of evidence-based practice and reduce unwarranted variation
• Act as a senior clinical resource supporting complex decision-making

Education, Training & Onboarding

• Design and deliver education programmes for haemodialysis staff
• Support onboarding of new starters through structured induction programmes
• Teach, assess, and sign off clinical competencies
• Develop, deliver, and quality-assure OSCAs/OSCEs
• Support assessors, preceptors, and supervisors

Quality Improvement & Governance

• Lead audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support safety event investigations and embed learning into practice
• Support compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards

Policy & Standards

• Develop, review, and implement clinical policies and guidelines
• Ensure alignment with evidence, professional standards, and organisational governance

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and education leaders
• Provide expert nursing input into service development and workforce planning

National Role & Travel

• Provide on-site education, assessment, and assurance across England and Wales
• Adapt delivery to local needs while maintaining national standards

Professional Accountability
Maintain NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.
Be accountable for professional practice and contribute to clinical governance.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Substantial post-registration haemodialysis experience
• Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert/PGDip Education or equivalent)
• Experience delivering education and assessing clinical competencies
• Experience with OSCA/OSCE assessment processes
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively across England and Wales
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Desirable Criteria

• Master’s degree or working towards postgraduate qualification
• Experience in multi-site or national roles
• Quality improvement or service development experience
• Experience within independent healthcare sector

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 27 days annual leave including 8days bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• End of Year Voucher
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing
• An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment.
• A “community first, company second” culture based on Core Values that really matter.
• To live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.
• Dedication: above all, to caring for our patients and teammates

Informal discussions about the role are welcome prior to application:- heather.morrish@davita.com

Want To Work With Us?
If you would be interested in working at DaVita on a permanent or temporary basis, please call our head office on +44 (0) 207 581 3139 alternatively, forward your CV to UKRecruitment@DaVita.com

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