# GESH Practice Development Nurse - preceptorship (SGUH) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gesh-practice-development-nurse-preceptorship-sguh/0737bf44-a4c5-43a7-87a8-55900cb9c917 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/gesh-practice-development-nurse-preceptorship-sguh/0737bf44-a4c5-43a7-87a8-55900cb9c917.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** St George's Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £58,133 - £65,261 per annum inclHCAS - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-29T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-15T13:32:01.201Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/Blackshaw_Road/St_Georges_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing_Midwifery/Nursing_Midwifery-v8288179 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8288179?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The focus of this role is support in the clinical environment, - working clinically to teach and assess newly qualified nurses, to foster competence and confidence. The postholder will be responsible for monitoring the support of newly qualified nurses and nursing associates to ensure a smooth transition from student to registrant. Additionally, the role has a focus on the delivery and evaluation of a Preceptorship programme. A key responsibility is a welcoming and comprehensive induction for all newly qualified nurses and nursing associates. ### Main duties of the job Clinical Support Work clinically with newly qualified nurses in clinical practice to support the transition into role and the transition into clinical teams. Assist with the facilitation of training, education, practice support and professional development of all newly registered nurses and nursing associates. Educational Support Lead on the delivery and evaluation of the Preceptorship programme ensuring it is relevant and regularly reviewed to include topics which align with the strategic objectives of the Trust. To explore and expand the learning opportunities for newly qualified nurses using creative and flexible learning methods and resources e.g., eLearning modules and simulation Organisational Ensure an accurate and robust trust wide database of Preceptors and Preceptees is maintained, reporting issues and concerns to the Lead Nurse for Non-Medical Education and Training. Challenge and influence ward managers to proactively succession plan Preceptor development to ensure a consistent supply of Preceptors. Support for Preceptors Coordinate and lead on the preparation, training and evaluation of the teaching programme for Preceptors Organise Preceptee support sessions and forums to ensure practitioners are supported and assessed in line with Trust/ national standards and processes. Communication Communicate regularly with managers and Practice Educators on changes to Preceptorship and progress of all new registrants. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Information within the 'main duties of the job' section is not exhaustive - please see the job description and person specification attached. The main responsibilities include: Clinical support, organisational support, support for preceptors, recruitment and retention of nursing students and communication. ### Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Able to respond rapidly and authoritatively to changing situations and to reset objectives - Ability to challenge senior colleagues within the trust where appropriate to advocate for Preceptorship support - Ability to constructively analyse and evaluate data to ensure all new registrants are supported via the Trusts Preceptorship framework - Ability to present formally and prepare and write reports for senior Trust staff - Able to use Word data bases and PowerPoint and up to date with digital frameworks such as AI and SharePoint etc. ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of audit and evaluation processes - Understanding of the requirements for Preceptorship using best practice guidelines including the national Preceptorship Framework (2022) - Understanding of quality monitoring processes **Desirable** - Knowledge of the main themes in the NHSE Safe Learning Environment Charter (2024) ### Experience **Essential** - 5 years relevant clinical experience - Experience of working with senior managers in the organisation to identify and support skills in the clinical area - Substantial experience of supervision and assessment of learners within the clinical setting - Demonstrable experience of giving feedback in a supportive and compassionate manner **Desirable** - Managerial experience - Previous experience in a practice education role ### Other Skills **Essential** - Behaves in a professional manner and demonstrates the trust’s values - Works collaboratively with all members of the team - Self- motivated to develop personal and professional knowledge - Remains calm and approachable within challenging situations - Proactive, versatile and demonstrates a problem solving approach ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Registered Nurse - NMC approved Mentorship qualification or equivalent - Evidence of recent continuing professional development **Desirable** - Teaching qualification - Completed Preceptor training ## Documents - [onboarding roadmap (pdf, 440.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2465) - [ai toolkit for candidates (pdf, 1.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2411) - [clinical educator - preceptorship job description and person spec..pdf (pdf, 127.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10698673) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.