Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Practice Development Nurse
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Clinical Practice Development Nurse
Senior Practice Development Nurse (Band 7) – Critical Care (Band 7 & PDN)
About the Role
The Chelsea and Westminster Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides specialist care for critically ill patients across level 2 and level 3 beds, including a burns specialism. Part of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, one of England’s top-performing and safest trusts, we offer a supportive, educational-focused working environment where staff development is a priority.
We seek an experienced critical care nurse to join our team as a Practice Development Nurse (Band 7). Your role will include educational leadership, clinical mentorship, and coordinator of development initiatives for all ICU staff while maintaining the highest compassionate, expert care standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Education & Training:
- Provide excellent education to the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) within critical care
- Coordinate and support staff development across the ICU
- Work collaboratively with cross-site colleagues to design and implement in-house training programs for critical care staff
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Clinical Expertise:
- Act as a clinical role model for expert critical care practices
- Deliver sound clinical expertise to the ICU team
- Lead specific clinical projects assigned by the Senior Practice Development Nurse (SPDN), Matron, or Lead Nurse
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Staff Development & Support:
- Ensure a developmental, educational, and supportive work environment
- Identify and promote advanced nursing and teaching skills within the Trust
- Ensure staff are equipped to deliver a safe, effective, and high-quality service
- Remain aware of emerging developments across critical care
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Values & Leadership:
- Demonstrate and uphold the Trust’s core values at all times
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in line with Trust policy
Requirements
- Qualification and significance to the Doctorate of Nursing Practitioner (DNP) or a new Master’s qualification in critical care.
- Extensive experience as a critical care nurse
- Excellent teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
- Strong understanding of national and international guidelines in critical care practice
- Proven ability to drive educational initiatives and support team development
About Us
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust serves a diverse population of over 1.5 million people across North West London, providing full clinical services including maternity, A&E, and children’s care, plus specialist HIV and sexual health clinics.
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Trust Achievements:
- Ratings of ‘Good’ in safety, effectiveness, care, and responsiveness, and ‘Outstanding’ in leadership and resource use (Care Quality Commission)
- Ranked as one of the best trusts in the country and best places to work—staff are highly engaged and proud of our services.
- Continued investment in facilities, including:
- A £30m expansion of critical care at Chelsea and Westminster
- An £80m Ambulatory Diagnostic Centre at West Middlesex
Our Commitment to Equality: We actively promote diversity and inclusion, valuing applicants from:
- Global majority backgrounds
- Veterans
- Underrepresented communities
Your unique perspective is essential to our culture of innovation and excellence.
Contact Information
For further details or to arrange an informal visit:
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Name: Fran Keeley
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Job Title: Senior Practice Development Nurse
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Email: fran.keeley@nhs.net
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Phone: 020 3315 0000
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Leigh Paxton (ICU Matron)
- Email: leigh.paxton1@nhs.net
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