Job reference: 001187
Salary (will be pro rated for less than full time): Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515
Closing date: 26/10/2026
Location: The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Division: Family, Diagnostics and Community
Additional salary information: Not specified

Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced neonatal nurse to join our Neonatal Unit as a Practice Development Nurse. This key leadership role focuses on supporting the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, family-centred care through education, training and workforce development.

The successful candidate will lead on the education, induction, preceptorship and competency development of nursing staff across the neonatal service, ensuring staff have the knowledge, skills and confidence required to provide safe and effective care for babies and their families. Working closely with the Neonatal Unit Manager, multidisciplinary teams and the wider Practice Development Team, the post holder will support the implementation of national standards, clinical guidelines and service improvements.

The role involves supporting newly qualified nurses, students and learners at all stages of their professional development, promoting a positive learning culture and fostering excellence in neonatal practice. The post holder will act as a clinical role model, champion evidence-based practice, facilitate quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of future neonatal leaders.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced neonatal nurse who is passionate about education, professional development and improving outcomes for babies and families through a highly skilled and competent workforce.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and coordinate education and training within the Neonatal Unit.
• Support staff induction, preceptorship, competency assessment and ongoing professional development.
• Facilitate learning for students, newly qualified nurses and registered staff.
• Promote evidence-based practice and implementation of national neonatal standards.
• Work collaboratively across Family and Women's Services to support workforce development.
• Support mandatory training, safeguarding compliance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Act as a professional role model and clinical expert within neonatal care.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave—a national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.

Please see the attached Job Description

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.