Are you passionate about developing others, shaping highquality care, and supporting staff to deliver safe and confident practice in a paediatric highacuity environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionatePaediatric High Dependency Practice Educatorto join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced paediatric nurse with high dependency knowledge and a passion for education to play a key role in supporting the development of clinical skills, confidence and competence across our paediatric workforce. This post is only open for applications from individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board. Organisations within scope are as follows:
Eligible Organisations
* Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
* Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
* Isle of Wight NHS Trust
* Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
* University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
As our Paediatric High Dependency Practice Educator, you will work closely with the Senior Nursing Team, Ward Managers, and Learning and Development colleagues to ensure our staff receive high quality, hands‑on clinical education. You will be visible on the shop floor, actively supporting staff with real‑time guidance, structured on‑the‑job teaching, and skills development in the paediatric high dependency environment.
Your work will directly contribute to strengthening the capability of the team, improving patient experience, and supporting safe, effective care delivery.
Responsibilities
* Work closely with Senior Nursing Team, Ward Managers, and Learning and Development colleagues to ensure staff receive high-quality, hands‑on clinical education
* Be visible on the shop floor, actively supporting staff with real‑time guidance, structured on‑the‑job teaching, and skills development in the paediatric high dependency environment
* Directly contribute to strengthening the capability of the team, improving patient experience, and supporting safe, effective care delivery
Requirements
* A registered children's nurse with significant experience in paediatric high dependency or acute paediatric care
* Passionate about education, mentoring, and supporting others to grow
* Approachable, patient, and confident working alongside staff in busy clinical environments
* An excellent communicator who can inspire and motivate colleagues
* Committed to maintaining high standards of care and promoting continuous improvement
* Enthusiastic about developing safe, skilled paediatric clinicians
* A teaching or mentorship qualification and previous experience in an education or supervisory role are desirable but not essential; we welcome applicants who bring passion and the right attitude, and we will support your development
Benefits
The health and wellbeing of our staff is at the forefront of everything we do. We are proud to be able to offer our staff some fantastic benefits including our on‑site Nursery, access to our free Beach Hut for those long summer days, our on‑site Wellness Centre including a gym and a swimming pool, access to our fantastic staff networks including LGBTQ, Race Equality and DisAbility, and awards ceremonies to recognise your achievements. We believe we can offer support to all of our staff when they need it the most.
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