West London NHS Trust
Lead Nurse for Practice Improvement
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Lead Nurse for Practice Development, Education and Quality
We are seeking an experienced and ambitious senior nurse to join West London NHS Trust as our Lead Nurse for Practice Development, Education and Quality within Community Health Services. This is an exciting opportunity to lead nursing education, practice development and quality improvement across a diverse portfolio of community services, influencing the development of a skilled, confident and high-performing nursing workforce.
Responsibilities
- Provide professional leadership for nursing practice, clinical skills development and workforce transformation.
- Shape how nursing standards, education and quality are delivered across the service, ensuring staff are equipped to provide safe, effective and evidence-based care.
- Drive innovation, improve patient outcomes and create a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
- Lead clinical education, workforce development and practice improvement programmes across Community Health Services.
- Provide professional leadership and line management to Practice Development Nurses and Clinical Practice Improvement Leads, supporting the delivery of high-quality, safe and evidence-based care.
- Oversee clinical training, competency frameworks, preceptorship programmes and career development pathways, ensuring nurses have the knowledge, skills and support required to meet professional standards.
- Lead and support quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits and governance activities, using evidence, data and learning to improve patient care and workforce performance.
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Requirements
- Expert clinical nursing skills.
- Strong leadership and people management abilities.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills.
- Experience of leading change within complex healthcare environments.
- Ability to coach, teach and assess advanced clinical practice.
- Ability to analyse complex information.
- Support workforce planning.
- Drive improvements in quality, patient safety and professional standards.
About West London NHS Trust
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.
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- High secure services care for patients from South of England.
- Low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs.
- Mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham).
- Employs 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME.
- 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.
Contact for Further Details
Name: James Davies
Job Title: Deputy Director of Nursing and Quality
Email Address: james.davies31@nhs.net
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