Job summary
An exciting internal opportunity has arisen for a Professional Nurse Educator to join our Practice Education team, based at The Brook, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish. This post is part time/ job share, and we are inviting applications for 14 hours per week to complement the existing postholder.
This pivotal role will facilitate and support the clinical, professional, and educational development of our nursing workforce within the Learning Disability and Autism Unit and Outreach Service. This includes, but is not limited to, registered nurses, student nurses, and healthcare support workers.
You will work closely with clinical teams and educational partners to embed high-quality, evidence-based practice, ensuring care delivery is person-centred and aligned with national and Trust priorities.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse who is passionate about clinical education and professional development. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, and a proven ability to support others in applying knowledge to practice within a complex clinical environment.
NMC (LD) registration is essential for this post.
Please note that this post is offered at Band 7 subject to the Job Evaluation process
Interviews will take place at The Brook, Langdon Hospital, Dawlish, EX7 0NR on 6th August 2025 PM
Main duties of the job
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate a programme of clinically relevant practice education to support the professional growth of the nursing team.
- Enable the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care grounded in evidence-based practice.
- Ensure all education and development activities align with national, organisational and Trust guidelines, objectives, and policies.
- Provide expert clinical knowledge and leadership, supporting the translation of theory into practice across the service.
- Act as a visible role model and champion for clinical excellence, promoting best practice across a range of care settings.
- Collaborate with service leads, practice development teams, and academic institutions to enhance the learning environment and improve staff capability and confidence.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached
Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information
on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse with extensive clinical experience
- Educated to degree level
- Professional Nurse Advocate Training or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in teaching/practice education (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training/development programmes
- Awareness of national strategic professional mental health nursing issues and key NHS policy drivers
Desirable
- Experience of designing/developing and evaluating development programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- An in-depth understanding of communication and the skills needed to overcome barriers to communication commonly associated with individuals who have a learning disability.
- An in depth understanding of emotional intelligence and how to respond appropriately to individuals experiencing emotional distress.
- An in-depth understanding of people with learning disability who have additional complex needs such as epilepsy, mental health issues or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- An in-depth understanding of how to support individuals who have mental health difficulties.
- A working knowledge of person centred planning
- A working knowledge of needs assessment, care planning and evaluating care plans
- A assessing and care planning factual knowledge of managerial and clinical supervision
- A working knowledge of medication and its appropriate storage and administration
- A working knowledge of Infection Control Procedure
- A factual Understanding of current legislation and guidance with regard to the care of people with learning disability
- A working knowledge of the evidence base for care/intervention/treatment of people with relevant health conditions, such as, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, psychosis, behavioural distress
- A factual knowledge of what constitutes good team working and leadership
- A factual knowledge of what constitutes good record keeping
- A factual knowledge of physical interventions
Desirable
- A working knowledge of specific interventions such as CBT, Positive Behaviour Support, Counselling
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Learning Disability Nurse with extensive clinical experience
- Educated to degree level
- Professional Nurse Advocate Training or a willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in teaching/practice education (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training/development programmes
- Awareness of national strategic professional mental health nursing issues and key NHS policy drivers
Desirable
- Experience of designing/developing and evaluating development programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- An in-depth understanding of communication and the skills needed to overcome barriers to communication commonly associated with individuals who have a learning disability.
- An in depth understanding of emotional intelligence and how to respond appropriately to individuals experiencing emotional distress.
- An in-depth understanding of people with learning disability who have additional complex needs such as epilepsy, mental health issues or Autism Spectrum Conditions.
- An in-depth understanding of how to support individuals who have mental health difficulties.
- A working knowledge of person centred planning
- A working knowledge of needs assessment, care planning and evaluating care plans
- A assessing and care planning factual knowledge of managerial and clinical supervision
- A working knowledge of medication and its appropriate storage and administration
- A working knowledge of Infection Control Procedure
- A factual Understanding of current legislation and guidance with regard to the care of people with learning disability
- A working knowledge of the evidence base for care/intervention/treatment of people with relevant health conditions, such as, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, psychosis, behavioural distress
- A factual knowledge of what constitutes good team working and leadership
- A factual knowledge of what constitutes good record keeping
- A factual knowledge of physical interventions
Desirable
- A working knowledge of specific interventions such as CBT, Positive Behaviour Support, Counselling
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
