Practice Development Nurse
Davita UK (Ltd)
London, SW19 2JDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
31 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) will provide senior clinical leadership, education, and quality improvement expertise to support the delivery of ...
- Provide expert leadership in haemodialysis nursing practice
- Lead the implementation of evidence-based practice and reduce unwarranted variation
- Act as a senior clinical resource supporting complex decision-making
- Design and deliver education programmes for haemodialysis staff
- Support onboarding of new starters through structured induction programmes
- Teach, assess, and sign off clinical competencies
- Develop, deliver, and quality-assure OSCAs/OSCEs
- Support assessors, preceptors, and supervisors
- Lead audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support safety event investigations and embed learning into practice
- Support compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
Policy & Standards
- Develop, review, and implement clinical policies and guidelines
- Ensure alignment with evidence, professional standards, and organisational governance
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and education leaders
- Provide expert nursing input into service development and workforce planning
National Role & Travel
- Provide on-site education, assessment, and assurance across England and Wales
- Adapt delivery to local needs while maintaining national standards
Professional Accountability
Maintain NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.Be accountable for professional practice and contribute to clinical governance.
- Provide expert leadership in haemodialysis nursing practice
- Lead the implementation of evidence-based practice and reduce unwarranted variation
- Act as a senior clinical resource supporting complex decision-making
- Design and deliver education programmes for haemodialysis staff
- Support onboarding of new starters through structured induction programmes
- Teach, assess, and sign off clinical competencies
- Develop, deliver, and quality-assure OSCAs/OSCEs
- Support assessors, preceptors, and supervisors
- Lead audits, service evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives
- Support safety event investigations and embed learning into practice
- Support compliance with regulatory and internal governance standards
Policy & Standards
- Develop, review, and implement clinical policies and guidelines
- Ensure alignment with evidence, professional standards, and organisational governance
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with clinical, operational, and education leaders
- Provide expert nursing input into service development and workforce planning
National Role & Travel
- Provide on-site education, assessment, and assurance across England and Wales
- Adapt delivery to local needs while maintaining national standards
Professional Accountability
Maintain NMC registration and practise in accordance with the NMC Code.Be accountable for professional practice and contribute to clinical governance.
DaVita UK delivers life-saving kidney care to over 2,000 patients across England & Wales. DaVita UK is one of the 14 countries which form DaVita International focusing on transforming care and improving quality of life for people receiving dialysis treatment globally. When you join the DaVita Village, you're joining a winning team with Community First, Company Second culture
Were proud to be an independent, nurse-led provider, working in partnership with the NHS to deliver the highest standards of care using cutting-edge technology in welcoming, modern environments.
What can you expect when you join?
- Competitive Salary
- Attractive OTE Bonus
- 27 days annual leave including 8 days bank holidays.
- Company Pension Scheme.
- Company Car
- Life cover equivalent to 3 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Electric car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- End of Year Voucher
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to a mental wellbeing
- An exciting, collaborative and driven multinational environment.
- A "community first, company second" culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- To live our mission: To be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.
- Dedication: above all, to caring for our patients and teammates
Experience
Essential: - Dialysis Experience; - Leadership Experience
Qualifications
Essential: - Nursing Degree
Person Specification Essential Criteria
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
- Substantial post-registration haemodialysis experience
- Recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCert/PGDip Education or equivalent)
- Experience delivering education and assessing clinical competencies
- Experience with OSCA/OSCE assessment processes
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively across England and Wales
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Masters degree or working towards postgraduate qualification
- Experience in multi-site or national roles
- Quality improvement or service development experience
- Experience within independent healthcare sector
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 October 2026
Last checked
5 October 2026
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