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Head of Practice Development
Role summary
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The Head of Practice Development will lead the design, delivery and evaluation of professional practice improvement across North Yorkshire Council, likely within adult social care or related community services. Requirements typically include substantial experience in practice development, workforce learning, safeguarding, quality improvement and partnership working, together with strong knowledge of relevant legislation and professional standards. The successful candidate will need leadership experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to analyse performance information and a track record of translating evidence into better frontline practice. The role is expected to provide strategic direction, coach managers, develop training programmes and work collaboratively with health, education and social care partners.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
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About North Yorkshire Council
North Yorkshire Council is the unitary local authority serving the largest geographical county in England. Created in 2023, it provides a wide range of public services, including adult and children's social care, public health, education support, housing, highways, planning, environmental services, libraries and economic development. The council works across a diverse area that includes market towns, rural communities, the Yorkshire Dales, the North York Moors and coastal locations. Its workforce supports residents through direct services, community partnerships and long-term improvement programmes. A role with North Yorkshire Council offers the opportunity to influence professional standards and outcomes across a large, varied region. Employees may receive public-sector pension access, annual leave, flexible working options and development support, subject to the terms of the advertised post.