University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Practice Education Lead – Children and Young People
The closing date is 27 May 2026
Are you passionate about mentoring and teaching?
Are you ready for your next challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Women’s and Children’s Care Group for an enthusiastic professional to lead our education team within the Children and Young People area of our care group as a Practice Education Lead.
This role will be responsible for the leadership and the ongoing development and sustainability of high quality and innovative practice and educational development for all services working with Children & Young People. Our Care group is multi-professional and covers acute and community teams across Morecambe Bay.
Supporting and developing education within CYP at Morecambe Bay.
Leading a team of ward based practice educators.
Whilst we have indicated Royal Lancaster Infirmary as the base for this post, candidates may be interested in their base being at our other main hospital site at Barrow‑in‑Furness. This is a cross‑bay role and the successful candidate would be expected to cover both sites.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for supporting role development and will act as a point of contact for advice and expertise on all matters relating to training and education.
The role will be integral to ensuring excellent communication with the senior nursing staff within the care group, Trust as well as with external agencies and Higher Education Institutes.
Liaising with the senior nursing team and relevant others, you will ensure the workforce development and education agendas are aligned and follow local and national guidance.
You will be reliable, flexible, motivated, have excellent managerial skills, a commitment to ongoing learning and development, a commitment to delivering high quality care and be willing and open to embracing positive change and transformation meeting the demands of the community we serve.
You must be registered with your professional body with extensive clinical experience.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* 1st level registered children’s nurse
* Teaching qualification e.g. City & Guild or Professional Trainers Cert.
* Mentoring Qualification Professional knowledge to Masters level or equivalent.
Experience
* Significant, relevant experience in an acute children’s setting
* Evidence of clinical competence and credibility in clinical speciality
* Evidence of teaching and developing staff.
Skills
* Excellent teaching and presentation skills
* Ability to motivate & lead a clinical team.
* Continuing development of clinical leadership skills.
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.
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
#J-18808-Ljbffr