Paediatric HDU Clinical Practice Educator
The closing date is 16 March 2026
Are you passionate about developing others, shaping high‑quality care, and supporting staff to deliver safe and confident practice in a paediatric high‑acuity environment? We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Paediatric High Dependency Practice Educator to 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:
* 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
Main duties of the job
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.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Registered as a 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 and/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.
About us
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.
We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Job responsibilities
* Provide bedside clinical teaching, coaching, and support to nurses working within the paediatric high‑dependency pathway;
* Facilitate the development of competence in managing acutely unwell children and those requiring enhanced monitoring;
* Support staff through formal and informal learning: simulations, skills sessions, competency sign‑off, and reflective practice;
* Promote a positive learning culture that empowers staff and builds confidence;
* Assist with identifying learning needs and developing structured training plans;
* Ensure best practice, guidelines, and quality standards are embedded in day‑to‑day clinical care;
* Contribute to service development and education initiatives that enhance safety and quality;
* Support new starters, student nurses, and internationally educated nurses as they transition into practice.
Please refer to the Job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Current RNC registration with NMC and any other relevant post‑registration qualifications;
* Evidence of Level 6 study;
* Substantial clinical experience in a paediatric high‑dependency setting;
* Practice assessor and practice supervisor skills;
* Demonstrable competency in assessing, planning, delivering and evaluating care for children requiring high‑dependency support;
* Level 7 Masters level study in education, advanced practice, leadership, or paediatric specialty;
* Formal teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert in Education);
* Experience delivering simulation‑based training;
* Experience developing education packages or competency frameworks;
* Leadership or quality improvement training.
Skills and Knowledge
* Clinically competent at Band 5;
* Good communication and interpersonal skills;
* Teaching and mentoring skills;
* Ability to prioritise workload, instruct and direct others;
* Organisational skills and able to work as part of a team;
* Able to support development of others;
* Articulate and knowledgeable of current professional nursing issues;
* Health promotion;
* Ability to adapt to change within working situation;
* Intravenous therapy 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.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part‑time
Reference number
REF2103N
Job locations
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