Practice Development & Innovation Nurse | West London NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 09 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,631 - £68,623 per annum inclusive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 October 2025 |
| Location: | London, UB2 4SD |
| Company: | West London Mental Health Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7468792/222-CORP-962 |
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative nurse leader with expertise nursing education and development, to step into the role of Practice Development and Innovation Nurse within our Corporate Nursing Development Team. This position is key to driving the delivery of high quality nursing practice development and innovation with responsibility for leading and managing core elements of our Trust nursing education portfolio including; pre and post registration nurse education, the safe integration of internationally recruited nurses, and nursing preceptorship. The post-holder will also support the delivery of the Trusts nursing priorities through a variety of quality improvement and assurance projects.
The Corporate Nursing Development Team offers a highly supportive and progressive working environment with excellent development opportunities and access to a range of health and wellbeing support.
The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic attitude; emphasising team work, collaboration and resilience under pressure. The role requires solid clinical expertise, working knowledge of the nursing education portfolio, a proven track record of effective people and change management and excellent communication across systems. The ideal candidate will lead by example, with an ongoing commitment to maintaining clinical visibility and credibility though active clinical practice.
If you have a strong belief in nursing as a compassionate and caring profession and a
passion for developing the nursing workforce then this role is an excellent fit for you.
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
This advert closes on Tuesday 23 Sep 2025