Job summary
West London NHS Trust is seeking a passionate and forward-thinking Professional Nurse Educator (Band 7)to play a pivotal role in developing our mental health nursing workforce within Hounslow Borough.
This is a rare opportunity to work embedded in clinical practice, supporting newly qualified nurses, students, and the wider nursing team to translate theory into confident, high-quality care. You'll be at the heart of practice development -- coaching, mentoring and delivering innovative, evidence-based education that directly improves patient experience, staff confidence and retention.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with senior nursing leaders, practice development teams and academic partners, you'll lead on competency development, medication management, restrictive practice education and preceptorship, using quality improvement approaches to demonstrate real impact. You'll be supported by a strong governance structure, Professional Nurse Advocates, and a Trust that is deeply committed to learning, inclusion and staff wellbeing.
If you're an experienced Registered Mental Health Nursewith a passion for education, leadership and nurturing talent -- and you want to make a visible, lasting difference to both staff and service users -- this role offers the scope, support and influence to do just that
For more information please contact Emma Brown emma.brown208@nhs.net
About us
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.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive clinical experience
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching or practice education
- Have completed and passed Professional Nurse Advocate PNA Training or be willing to undertake this course asap.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training and development programmes
- Awareness of national strategic mental health nursing issues and key NHS policy drivers
- Experience of designing, developing, and evaluating education or development programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national policy relating to mental health services
- Knowledge of the Government's modernisation agenda, including Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of education consortium structures and processes
- Understanding of systems theory
- Working knowledge of competency-based appraisal and assessment systems
Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong team-working skills and ability to build effective partnerships
- Acts as a positive role model and source of inspiration
- Able to manage sensitive issues with confidence and decisiveness
- Effective time management skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
Desirable
- Evidence of professional publications or contributions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Health Nurse with extensive clinical experience
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Postgraduate qualification in teaching or practice education
- Have completed and passed Professional Nurse Advocate PNA Training or be willing to undertake this course asap.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering training and development programmes
- Awareness of national strategic mental health nursing issues and key NHS policy drivers
- Experience of designing, developing, and evaluating education or development programmes
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of national policy relating to mental health services
- Knowledge of the Government's modernisation agenda, including Clinical Governance
- Knowledge of quality improvement methodologies
Desirable
- Knowledge of education consortium structures and processes
- Understanding of systems theory
- Working knowledge of competency-based appraisal and assessment systems
Skills & Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills
- Strong team-working skills and ability to build effective partnerships
- Acts as a positive role model and source of inspiration
- Able to manage sensitive issues with confidence and decisiveness
- Effective time management skills
- Energetic and self-motivated
Desirable
- Evidence of professional publications or contributions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
