Practice Development Nurse | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,959 - £48,117 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5HG |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 29 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The post holder will assist support of young people with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, such as depression or psychosis, and working with young people who have likely felt or attempted suicidal. You will be required to provide person centred care and working, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
The post holder works under the overall supervision of the Ward Manager, but is required to undertake the duties of the post without direct supervision. They are required to teach other nursing and non-nursing staff allocated to their particular area. In addition, the post holder will be expected to take a key role as lead on the clinical practice within the area, will demonstrate good leadership skills whilst ensuring robust standards of care are in place, including physical, mental health and social needs ensuring theses are implemented and evaluated.
1. The post holder will be responsible for developing and running teaching sessions including CAMHS preceptorship programme, and adhoc trainings as required.
The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold the Nursing and Midwifery code of Professional conduct.
Acting at all times in accordance with:
Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice
Scope of Professional Practice
Standards for Medicines management
Guidelines for Records and Record keeping
NMC
Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse on all breaches of nursing professional
conduct, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code of Professional
Conduct
2. In association with Anglia Ruskin University, University of Essex and University of Suffolk , ensure the learning environment for all nurses in training is
appropriate and that teaching areas comply with all N.M.C. Regulations.
3. Take responsibility for the allocation of student nurses and preceptee nurses.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
1. The post holder will be responsible for developing and running teaching sessions
including CAMHS preceptorship programme, and adhoc trainings as required.
2. The post holder will be fully conversant and uphold the Nursing and Midwifery code of
Professional conduct.
Acting at all times in accordance with:
Midwifery and Nursing Council Code of Professional Practice
Scope of Professional Practice
Standards for Medicines management
Guidelines for Records and Record keeping
PREP
NMC
3. Inform the Ward Sister/Ward Charge Nurse on all breaches of nursing professional
conduct, as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Code of Professional
Conduct
4. Have a sound knowledge/understanding of the legislation as part of the role of the
Registered Mental Health Nurse, including Mental Health Act 1983, Misuse of Drugs Act
1971, Access to Information Act 1991, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CPA.
5. In association with Anglia Ruskin University, University of Essex and Trust Advisory
Nursing Group (T.A.N.G.), ensure the learning environment for all nurses in training is
appropriate and that teaching areas comply with all N.M.C. Regulations.
6. Participate and take professional responsibility/accountability in care planning and ensure
that accurate, timely records are maintained in line with the Trust Policy and N.M.C.
Record Keeping.
7. Ensure that clinical practice is evidence-based wherever possible and participate in
research and audit
8. Following any complaint / accident of serious incident ensure that appropriate
documentation is fully completed in line with Trust Policy and Procedures CP2, CPG2,
CP3 CPG3 and forwarded to the ward sister/ ward charge nurse or in their absence the
Consultant Practitioner.
9. Be responsible for updating own knowledge of contemporary psychiatry and a
commitment to continuing own personal and career development, in line with Trust
Appraisal and Development Policy and N.M.C. guidelines and requirements with regards
to PREP.
10. Attend training as provided and be responsible for keeping self up to date at all times with
mandatory training.
11. Keep updated in all legislative government initiatives
12. Act as role model at all times, ensuring uniform is worn correctly
13. Undertake and be proactive in clinical and managerial supervision and identify the training
needs of junior, unqualified staff and students.
14. Participate in the appraisal process every year; ensure all personal objectives are met in
a timely manner
15. Promote a positive ward image, showing a professional and helpful approach to all visitors
to the ward and identify where relationships with the public could be improved, in line with
the Trust customer care agenda
2. 1. Regularly take charge of the ward
2. Liaise with the Clinical Team and other disciplines to ensure appropriate continuity of
patient care as part of the Care Programme Approach and improve the quality of care
provided
3. In liaison with the Senior Sister/Senior Charge Nurse, ensure that Trust Policies and
Procedures are communicated, implemented and developed within the area and staff
are aware at all times that current information is available via the Trust Intranet.
4. Be mindful and uphold all infection control policies and procedures
5. Ensure that adequate stock levels of drugs, dressings and are available on the ward.
6. Maintain equipment and organize repairs and replacements as necessary.
7. Act as role model at all times, able to demonstrate excellent leadership skills.
8. Instruct and supervise staff in nursing techniques, identifying training needs and
actively participating in staff development programmes
9. Undertake and be proactive in clinical supervision in accordance with Trust Polices at
regular intervals with the Band 7; discussing the overall nature of the caseload, work
methods and techniques and evaluate clinical effectiveness and practice.
This advert closes on Thursday 13 Aug 2026
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