Practice Development Support Nurse - Orchard View

Job reference:

259517

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

03/10/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

See below

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

28.8

Job posted date:

17/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Department:

Orchard View

Job Advert

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic mental health nurse to join the Mental Health Practice Development Nursing Team as a Practice Development Support Nurse (Band 6). This rewarding role is ideal for a senior nurse looking to develop expertise in practice development, project management and nursing leadership while supporting frontline nursing teams across a diverse range of inpatient and community mental health services. Working closely with the Practice Development Nurses, you will contribute to the delivery of the professional nursing workplan and support the implementation of the NHSGGC Nursing & Midwifery Strategy: Leading the Way. You will provide a visible clinical presence within services, supporting nurses to deliver high-quality, compassionate and person-centred care while promoting continuous improvement and professional development..

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

This is a permanent post.

The post will be primarily based within the Administration office, PA16 0GP. Although as an integral member of the wider Mental Health Practice Development Nursing Team, you will be expected to work across a variety of Mental Health Services and utilise Practice Development Team bases throughout NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

Work Pattern:

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am to 5:00pmPlease note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Key responsibilities:

As a Practice Development Support Nurse, you will support the delivery of the Mental Health Practice Development Nursing workplan and contribute to nursing practice, quality improvement, education and service development initiatives. Working across inpatient and community mental health services, you will provide clinical support and guidance to frontline nursing staff, facilitate training sessions, promote evidence-based practice, and support the delivery of recovery-focused, person-centred care.

You will act as a positive role model, helping to develop and nurture nursing practice while contributing to service improvements that enhance patient care and outcomes. The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, supporting workforce development activities and ensuring nursing standards remain aligned with organisational and professional objectives.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Significant post-registration experience within Mental Health Services.
• Demonstrable commitment to supporting and developing nursing practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Experience of facilitating or supporting staff training and development.
• Understanding of quality improvement methodologies and practice development principles.
• Knowledge of recovery-focused and person-centred approaches to mental health care.
• Ability to work effectively across inpatient and community settings.
• Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms.
• Awareness of current professional, organisational and national mental health priorities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Ability to act as a positive clinical role model and support quality nursing standards.What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapiesInterested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Fiona Mack, Practice Development Nurse (PDN) - Telephone: 07977 030669 - Email: fiona.mack5@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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