Paediatric HDU Clinical Practice Educator

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job Description

Band 6: £39,959 - £48,117

Part time hours: 22.5 hours per week

Permanent contract

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.

As our Paediatric High Dependency Practice Educator, you will work closely with the Senior Nursing Team, Ward Managers, and Learning & 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’re looking for someone who is

• 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/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.

Key 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

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Level 7 (Master’s 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

Essential

Clinically competent at Band 5.

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Teaching and mentoring skills

Team building 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

Advocacy skills

Strong customer service skills

Desirable

Ability to adapt to change within working situation

Intravenous Therapy Skills

Mentors Course

Additional Information

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.

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.