Lecturer Practitioner Paediatric High Dependency

We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Nurse with substantial Paediatric High Dependency experience to join the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team at Alder Hey Children's Hospital. This exciting 12-month secondment opportunity, with the potential to become a permanent position, is a 0.6 WTE post. The successful candidate will support the delivery of the Level 7 Paediatric High Dependency Module, delivered in partnership with Edge Hill University across the North West and North Wales regions. The module runs three times per year and includes the delivery of specialist paediatric high dependency education and clinical skills training. The remaining 0.4 WTE (minimum 0.2 WTE) will be spent working clinically within a Paediatric Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 critical care environment to maintain specialist clinical expertise., The post holder will work as part of the Paediatric Critical Care Education Team, supporting the Module Leader and Programme Lead in the coordination, delivery and evaluation of the Level 7/PCCS Level 1 & 2 Paediatric High Dependency Module. Working in partnership with Edge Hill University and Alder Hey Academy, the successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality educational programmes for healthcare professionals working within paediatric critical care.

Key responsibilities include delivering teaching, facilitating clinical skills and simulation-based education, providing pastoral and tutorial support to students, and contributing to quality assurance and programme evaluation activities. The post holder will act as an expert clinical practitioner and role model, promoting evidence-based practice, professional standards and the ongoing development of paediatric critical care nursing.

The role also includes maintaining specialist clinical expertise through regular clinical practice, supporting the maintenance of accurate educational records, and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The post holder will assist in promoting the Paediatric High Dependency Module across the North West and North Wales regions and will liaise with external clinical educators and healthcare organisations to support programme engagement and development.

Sponsorship - We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications. Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.