Health and Community Services

Practice Development Nurse

The closing date is 22 August 2025

Job summary

The practice development nurse is a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience.

They will lead practice development projects / initiatives (nursing & multi-professional) and manage the development and facilitation of practice development ofnurses in clinical practice to promote the continuous improvement of patient care within the speciality.

They will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice within the Acute Assessment Unit and Enhanced Care Area is up to date utilising guidelines, evidence-based standards, research, and audit.

To lead the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of speciality specific education programmes and sessions for qualified and unqualified nursing staff and when appropriate other multi-professional staff within the service and the professional development of new nursing staff.

Please contact Siobhan McDermott (s.mcdermott1@health.gov.je) for an informal discussion.

The closing date for applications will be the 22nd of August.

The interviews will be held on Monday the 1st September. Can be accessed via teams.

Main duties of the job

The practice development nurse is a registered nurse who has acquired additional specialist knowledge and experience. They will lead practice development projects / initiatives (nursing & multi-professional) and manage the development and facilitation of practice development of nurses in clinical practice to promote the continuous improvement of patient care within the speciality.

They will be responsible for ensuring that clinical practice within the care group is up to date utilising guidelines, evidence-based standards, research, and audit. To lead the development, coordination, delivery and evaluation of speciality specific education programmes and sessions for qualified and unqualified nursing staff and when appropriate other multi-professional staff within the service and the professional development of new nursing staff.

About us

At Health and Care Jersey, were not just delivering healthcare - were shaping the future of health and wellbeing for over 100,000 Islanders and visitors. Our dedicated team of over 2,000 professionals provides essential care across 30+ diverse departments, offering a wide range of specialist services from acute and emergency care to community and preventative health initiatives.With state-of-the-art facilities like the brand-new Enid Quenault Health and Wellbeing Centre and exciting plans to modernise our healthcare infrastructure, this is a great time to join us. Whether you're providing frontline patient care, supporting health initiatives in the community, or contributing to vital mental health and social services, your work will make a meaningful impact on people's lives every day.Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£73,141.35 to £77,730.39 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-3096

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN


Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and facilitate the analysis of data and prepare reports of findings of practice development projects and make recommendations for clinical practice and service delivery.

Coordinate the collection and assessment of data related to educational needs utilising Training Needs Analysis or other agreed tools to support the management team and staff in designing comprehensive and tailored educational programmes. They will actively develop and participate in Education, Training and Development Programmes and will utilise principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues

Participate in staff induction programmes and assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives this will include newly qualified nurses following preceptorship programmes.

The practitioner will act as a role model by acting in a consistent, fair, timely and decisive manner in line with the Organisation's Values by demonstrating the use of emotional intelligence and ethical behaviour in managing staff and departments expectations.

Promote excellence in practice across the organisation by raising the standards of care for patients/service users in line with local and national Quality Assurance agenda and policies. Contribute to and support clinical competence within clinical practice to facilitate

the acquisition and enhancement of clinical skills in line with the NMC Future nurse proficiencies, competency assessment frameworks, Jersey Care Model and JNAAS.

Influence and negotiate with the multi-professional team, to contribute to the development of their own practice, to improve service delivery for patients/service users, demonstrating high standards of professional evidence-based practice.

The post holder will disseminate clinical knowledge and expertise in specialty throughout the organisation. He/she will actively develop and participate in Education, Training and Development Programmes and will utilise principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues. They will participate in Staff Induction Programmes and will assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives.

Promote an inclusive learning culture by assisting all staff and learners to develop skills and competences within speciality areas through support, supervision, educational and professional development.

Promote a culture of evidence-based practice by contributing to developing and maintaining protocols, documentation, systems, key performance indicators, standards policies and guidelines consistent with the requirements of clinical governance.

Support ward managers to mitigate risk and improve patient care through the dissemination and implementation of outcomes from incident reviews, patient/service users complaints and feedback, in compliance with local and national policies. Actively engage staff to reflective on practice to enable an honest and trusting environment where the culture of openness, reporting and safety consciousness is encouraged.

Support individuals and clinical teams to translate research into practice developing specific audit activity in line with organisational and speciality specific objectives, creating reports and delivering findings in order to create a culture of learning and change. These will include establishing action plans and monitoring successful changes in practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Lead and facilitate the analysis of data and prepare reports of findings of practice development projects and make recommendations for clinical practice and service delivery.

Coordinate the collection and assessment of data related to educational needs utilising Training Needs Analysis or other agreed tools to support the management team and staff in designing comprehensive and tailored educational programmes. They will actively develop and participate in Education, Training and Development Programmes and will utilise principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues

Participate in staff induction programmes and assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives this will include newly qualified nurses following preceptorship programmes.

The practitioner will act as a role model by acting in a consistent, fair, timely and decisive manner in line with the Organisation's Values by demonstrating the use of emotional intelligence and ethical behaviour in managing staff and departments expectations.

Promote excellence in practice across the organisation by raising the standards of care for patients/service users in line with local and national Quality Assurance agenda and policies. Contribute to and support clinical competence within clinical practice to facilitate

the acquisition and enhancement of clinical skills in line with the NMC Future nurse proficiencies, competency assessment frameworks, Jersey Care Model and JNAAS.

Influence and negotiate with the multi-professional team, to contribute to the development of their own practice, to improve service delivery for patients/service users, demonstrating high standards of professional evidence-based practice.

The post holder will disseminate clinical knowledge and expertise in specialty throughout the organisation. He/she will actively develop and participate in Education, Training and Development Programmes and will utilise principles of teaching and learning in the education of patients, carers and colleagues. They will participate in Staff Induction Programmes and will assist junior staff to identify and meet their learning objectives.

Promote an inclusive learning culture by assisting all staff and learners to develop skills and competences within speciality areas through support, supervision, educational and professional development.

Promote a culture of evidence-based practice by contributing to developing and maintaining protocols, documentation, systems, key performance indicators, standards policies and guidelines consistent with the requirements of clinical governance.

Support ward managers to mitigate risk and improve patient care through the dissemination and implementation of outcomes from incident reviews, patient/service users complaints and feedback, in compliance with local and national policies. Actively engage staff to reflective on practice to enable an honest and trusting environment where the culture of openness, reporting and safety consciousness is encouraged.

Support individuals and clinical teams to translate research into practice developing specific audit activity in line with organisational and speciality specific objectives, creating reports and delivering findings in order to create a culture of learning and change. These will include establishing action plans and monitoring successful changes in practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching/mentorship award or qualification
  • 1st Degree in health related field
  • Evidence of current post graduate study towards an MSC in Clinical practice or equivalent
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills.

Desirable

  • MSc in clinical practice or equivalent
  • Post graduate certificate in education.

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post qualifying experience as a registered Nurse.
  • Experience working across professional disciplines and levels within an organisation.
  • Experience of policy
  • development
  • Experience in collating, interpreting and analysing data and produce clear, concise reports.

Desirable

  • Experience working in Practice Development.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Teaching/mentorship award or qualification
  • 1st Degree in health related field
  • Evidence of current post graduate study towards an MSC in Clinical practice or equivalent
  • Proven teaching and assessing skills.

Desirable

  • MSc in clinical practice or equivalent
  • Post graduate certificate in education.

Experience

Essential

  • 5 years post qualifying experience as a registered Nurse.
  • Experience working across professional disciplines and levels within an organisation.
  • Experience of policy
  • development
  • Experience in collating, interpreting and analysing data and produce clear, concise reports.

Desirable

  • Experience working in Practice Development.

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 (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.

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 (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).

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Health and Community Services

Address

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN


Employer's website

https://www.gov.je (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Siobhan Mc Dermott

s.mcdermott1@health.gov.je

Details

Date posted

12 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£73,141.35 to £77,730.39 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

K0011-3096

Job locations

Government Of Jersey

Union Street

St. Helier

Jersey

JE2 3DN


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