Practice Development Nurse
The closing date is 30 November 2025
Job summary
We are seeking a passionate and motivated Practice Development Nurse to join our Mental Health Inpatient Services at Pendleview, Pennine. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing clinical practice, supporting staff learning, and driving quality improvement across our inpatient wards.
As a Practice Development Nurse, you will work collaboratively with ward teams, educators, and senior nurses to promote evidence-based practice and professional development. You will help create a positive learning environment that empowers staff to deliver safe, compassionate, and recovery-focused care.
We're looking for a registered mental health nurse (RMN) with:
o A current NMC registrationo Experience in inpatient mental health settingso A passion for staff development and educationo Excellent communication, facilitation, and leadership skillso A commitment to continuous improvement and person-centred care
Experience in teaching, mentorship, or practice development is desirable.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Support the induction, preceptorship, and ongoing development of nursing and support staff.
Facilitate reflective practice, clinical supervision, and skills training within inpatient teams.
Lead on the implementation of best practice guidelines and quality improvement initiatives.
Work alongside clinical teams to identify training needs and promote professional growth.
Contribute to audits, service development projects, and policy reviews.
Act as a role model for high standards of clinical care and leadership.
About us
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
351-PEN1033-EB
Job locations
Pendleview - Royal Blackburn Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pendleview - Royal Blackburn Hospital
Blackburn
BB2 3HH
Employer's website
https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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