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Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Development Sister/ Charge Nurse

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

Do you have a passion for the development and education of staff in practice? Are you a keen advocate for gold standards of care?

Why not consider joining the dynamic and highly motivated Practice Development Team at the Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust. The Practice Development Team work Trust wide supporting all levels of the nursing team to deliver high quality, evidence based, compassionate care to our patients. The team comprises of highly experienced educators who provide training and assessment for the National Care Certificate, Pre-Registration programmes, Preceptorship and ongoing skills and career development.

Interviews will take place on Friday 10 April 2026.

If you have applied within the past 3 months and been unsuccessful, we ask that you do not apply again

Main duties of the job

The Corporate Practice Development Team work across the Trust to promote the development of nursing staff and facilitate continuous improvement in the culture of care.

The post holder will:o act as a role model / professional resource, acting within the Professional Code of Conduct at all timeso support the professional development of all nursing staff.o support the development of clinical competence and evidence-based practice to ensure best possible patient outcomes and experience.o assist in the delivery of education programmes and act as a clinical role modelo work under the management of a Senior Practice Development Sister/Charge Nurse.

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF20010-B6-V3

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work strategically across the Trust supporting the Registered Nurse workstream, and working alongside staff nurses, preceptees, and healthcare assistants building confidence and competence. An integral part of the role is providing multi-professional education in the classroom using a variety of teaching methods including innovative strategies such as simulation, and educational games. You would be supported by the team to develop the knowledge and skills to facilitate excellent education both in the classroom and at the bedside.

Advanced communication skills and successful completion of mentorship or Practice Assessor training are essential for the role when coaching, teaching, assessing and providing feedback/forward. Your clinical background and knowledge would not only contribute to the creation and review of education, but would inform the review and development of Trust governance documents which act as a framework to protect our staff and patients.

We are looking for nurses with a passion for improving patient care and developing staff to do the same.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will work strategically across the Trust supporting the Registered Nurse workstream, and working alongside staff nurses, preceptees, and healthcare assistants building confidence and competence. An integral part of the role is providing multi-professional education in the classroom using a variety of teaching methods including innovative strategies such as simulation, and educational games. You would be supported by the team to develop the knowledge and skills to facilitate excellent education both in the classroom and at the bedside.

Advanced communication skills and successful completion of mentorship or Practice Assessor training are essential for the role when coaching, teaching, assessing and providing feedback/forward. Your clinical background and knowledge would not only contribute to the creation and review of education, but would inform the review and development of Trust governance documents which act as a framework to protect our staff and patients.

We are looking for nurses with a passion for improving patient care and developing staff to do the same.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent
  • Demonstrate post qualification or equivalent experience in nursing studies, which equates to sufficient clinical expertise

Desirable

  • Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate up to date clinical credibility/ competence
  • Evidence in changing practice and project management
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification or equivalent
  • Demonstrate post qualification or equivalent experience in nursing studies, which equates to sufficient clinical expertise

Desirable

  • Completed or on pathway for Post Graduate Certificate for Professional Education

Knowledge

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate up to date clinical credibility/ competence
  • Evidence in changing practice and project management
  • Evidence of commitment to CPD

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.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Learning Environment Lead Nurse

Sally Whitehouse

sallywhitehouse@nhs.net

01483571122

Details

Date posted

30 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387 a year per annum pro rata includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)

Contract

Secondment

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

384-AGB-EMF20010-B6-V3

Job locations

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Guildford

GU2 7XX


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