Description
DaVita UK (Ltd) is seeking a Practice Development Nurse to provide senior clinical leadership, education, and quality improvement expertise to support the delivery of safe, effective, and evidence-based haemodialysis services.
The Practice Development Nurse (PDN) will lead practice development, workforce capability, and standardisation of care across multiple sites in England and Wales.
Main duties of the job
- Practice Development & Clinical Leadership
+ 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
- Education, Training & Onboarding
+ 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
- Quality Improvement & Governance
+ 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
Benefits
- 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
- 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