Practice Development Nurse - Neonatal Unit | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Ebrill 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £58,133 - £65,261 pa inc. HCA |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SE1 7EH |
| Cwmni: | Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7950018/196-NM13803-N |
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Practice Development Nurse –Full Time, Neonatal Unit
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced candidate to join our establishedPractice Development Nurse (PDN) teamwithin theNeonatal Unitat Evelina London.
As a tertiary neonatal centre with20 NICU,12 HDU, and14 Special Care cots, we offer a wide scope of clinical exposure, supporting infants with surgical, cardiac, neurological, renal, metabolic, and prematurity-related conditions.
This role is ideal for an experienced Neonatal Practice Development Nurse with a passion for education and staff development. As a PDN, you will support the learning needs of our large nursing team through:
• Coordinating and delivering clinical placements and study days for pre- and post-registration nurses
• Leading our tailoredBand 5 development programme, which supports newly qualified nurses in their transition to confident, independent practice
• Participating instaff recruitment, mandatory training, and theroll-out of new clinical equipment and education updates
You will also contribute to the delivery of our in-houseSCBU/HDU/NICU QIS courses, promoting high standards of evidence-based neonatal care.
If you’re passionate about developing others and contributing to a culture of continuous learning in a large tertiary neonatal centre we encourage you to apply for this rewarding internal development opportunity.
Closing date: Midnight 18th May 2026
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate clinical placements and study days forpre- and post-registration nurses
• Deliver and evaluate theBand 5 development programmeto support newly qualified nurses in their transition to independent practice
• Contribute tostaff recruitment, induction, and retention initiatives
• Teachneonatal resuscitation and core clinical skills, and support the introduction ofnew medical equipment
• Support delivery ofin-house QIS training programmesacross SCBU, HDU, and NICU
• Act as a role model and promote a culture oflearning and developmentwithin the unit
About You:
We are looking for a full time dynamic and enthusiastic neonatal nurse with:
• Recent PDN experience in a tertiary level NICU. Neonatal QIS essential.
• A passion foreducation and staff development
• Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
• A proactive approach toquality improvement and teaching
Why Join Us:
• Be part of a supportive and well-establishedPDN team
• Help shape the future of neonatal nursing at one of the UK’s leading children’s hospitals
• Access ongoing CPD opportunities and leadership development
Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK’s best known hospitals – Guy’s, St Thomas’, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield – as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are a large supportive neonatal team who take pride in the high standards of care that we deliver. Teamwork between all disciplines is paramount and this is clearly demonstrated in the positive outcomes of the infants that we care for.
We proactively seek to develop and nurture our staff so they can succeed in their nursing career aspirations. As part of the PDN team you will help to facilitate this.
We run our own in house QIS modules which will provide you with the opportunity to develop and improve your teaching skills. As well as participate in curriculum development and the strategic planning and management of the programme throughout the year.
The PDN team have close collaborative working opportunities with the PDN’s from the Evelina London Children’s Hospital and Practice Development Midwives from maternity services.
Please see attached job description and person specification for details of duties and responsibilities.
This advert closes on Monday 18 May 2026