Job summary
The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) is a senior nursing role responsible for leading education, training, workforce development, staff recruitment and retention, supporting through probation and preceptorship, planning and supporting TSDs, clinical skills development, and professional practice within the Emergency Department. The post holder supports nurses, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based care while maintaining high standards of patient safety, quality, and clinical governance. The PDN works closely with the Head of Nursing, Matrons, Practice Education Team, and clinical colleagues to ensure the workforce is competent, confident, and equipped to meet the demands of modern emergency care. The role plays a key part in developing future nursing leaders, supporting staff wellbeing and career progression, and fostering a positive learning culture that helps attract, develop, and retain a highly skilled workforce.

Main duties of the job

• Lead the education, training, and professional development agenda for nursing and support staff within the Emergency Department.
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate clinical education programmes, ensuring staff maintain the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for safe and effective patient care.
• Support the induction, preceptorship, supervision, and competency assessment of new and existing staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and continuous professional development across the department.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Nursing, Matrons, Practice Education Team, and multidisciplinary colleagues to embed high standards of clinical practice and patient safety.
• Support recruitment, retention, and career development initiatives to help build and sustain a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Lead on clinical skills development, simulation training, and educational programmes aligned to departmental and organisational priorities.
• Contribute to clinical governance, audits, incident reviews, and learning from patient safety events to improve care delivery.
• Act as a role model, coach, and mentor, supporting staff wellbeing, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and mandatory training requirements, professional standards, and Trust policies.
• Support service development and innovation by identifying learning needs and implementing initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and staff experience.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 7
Salary: £49,387 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-NM-DoM-SO-9736
Job locations: Southend, Westcliff on Sea, SS0 0RY, United Kingdom

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
• Desirable: Masters Degree

Knowledge and Experience

• Essential: Experience in an acute clinical environment as senior nurse
• Desirable: Previous NHS experience of working in an acute care environment and performing competencies at an advanced level
• Desirable: Evidence of link nurse duties or involvement in auditing and training

Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer contact: ED Matron, Bilby Augustine, bilby.augustine@nhs.net, 03004431078

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