Our ambition is to make Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust an attractive and rewarding place to build a career, supporting clinical staff from Healthcare Assistant through to Advanced Practitioner.
To support this ambition, we are seeking two part-time Practice Development Nurses to join the CLCH Academy. In this role, you will play an important part in supporting and facilitating practice development across our community nursing teams.
Available posts:
0.5 WTE post in Wandsworth
0.4 WTE post in Kensington and Chelsea
Please indicate which post you are applying for in your personal statement.
As a Practice Development Nurse, you will join a supportive and collaborative Academy team. You will also be encouraged to continue your own professional development, including opportunities at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
We are looking for an experienced community nurse with a commitment to learning, development and high-quality patient care. If you are interested in developing your skills in teaching, supervision and assessment within a supportive environment, we would welcome your application.
The Practice Development Nurse will work within a designated service, collaborating closely with the Academy team and Locality Manager to plan, deliver and evaluate staff development activities.
The post holder will support designated teams to coordinate and embed learning and development opportunities, helping staff develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake their roles effectively.
Working with the Academy team and Locality Manager, the Practice Development Nurse will identify learning needs, plan and deliver training, and evaluate its impact. They will help ensure staff development aligns with, and contributes to, local and national priorities.
Key responsibilities include:
Promoting high standards of care through the application and sharing of clinical expertise .
Supporting the creation of a positive learning environment where staff development is encouraged and valued.
Facilitating induction, education and continuing professional development for registered and non-registered nursing staff across community nursing teams.
Working alongside staff within clinical teams to support learning, development and evidence-based practice.
Contributing to the ongoing development of practice and workforce capability across the service.
We are proud to be one of the largest community healthcare providers in the country, with more than 4,500 colleagues caring for over four million people across London and Hertfordshire. Every day, our teams bring their skill, compassion, and determination to the people who depend on us.
What inspires us is at the heart of who we are: when we work together, we can help people move forward in ways that truly matter. Our teams support children as they take their first steps in life, and they stand beside adults as they rebuild strength, confidence, and independence. From newborn health visiting to community nursing, stroke rehabilitation, and palliative care, we are there for people through some of life’s most important moments.
Joining Central London Community Healthcare means becoming part of a community that lifts each other up. It means working in an organisation that values compassion, welcomes new ideas, and believes in the potential of every colleague. Your development matters here. Your wellbeing matters. Your voice helps shape the future of the care we provide.
We offer a competitive employment package because the work you do matters. At Central London Community Healthcare, you will join an inclusive organisation that invests in its people, supports development, and helps you thrive while delivering high-quality care.
Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.
