The Associate Paediatric Practice Education Nurse sits in West London Children’s Healthcare’s paediatric clinical education team. The post combines clinical practice with education and development for paediatric nursing teams, supporting safer, higher-quality care. It covers high dependency, general paediatric and surgical services, with two clinical shifts each month and a focus on long-term ventilation and high dependency care. The post requires NMC registration, a BSc in children’s nursing and EPALS/APLS.
What the job involves
- Deliver education in clinical practice that meets the needs of the paediatric nursing workforce
- Work with the critical care paediatric clinical education team on training objectives, particularly for long-term ventilation and high dependency care
- Lead topical training sessions in response to clinical needs and deliver practical skills teaching and simulation-based education
- Support newly qualified nurses through preceptorship and help them develop required competencies
- Act as an expert practitioner and role model, delivering high-standard nursing care and supporting safe, quality care for children and young people
- Support and develop junior staff, healthcare assistants and students
- Work with the Paediatric Practice Educator and Ward Managers on individual induction and ongoing development plans, and help staff access Trust-wide learning
- Deputise for the Paediatric Practice Educator on ward-related activities
- Assist with safe, effective and efficient department management within allocated resources
- Promote research, practice development, quality improvement and innovation in patient care; support the nursing education strategy and embed Trust values
- Work two clinical shifts each month to maintain clinical credibility
Qualifications
- BSc in children’s nursing
- Student assessor or mentorship qualification
- Relevant accredited post-registration clinical course
- EPALS or APLS
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as a registered children’s nurse
Experience
- Post-registration experience in paediatric high dependency, long-term ventilation or respiratory care
- Band 6 experience leading a shift
- Experience supervising and assessing student nurses and precepting newly registered nurses
Skills & knowledge
- Competence in managing central venous access devices
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication, including giving written and verbal feedback
- Ability to manage own workload with indirect supervision
- Teaching, presentation and clinical facilitation skills to develop, motivate and support the workforce
- Ability to develop individuals through mentorship, coaching or clinical supervision
- Awareness of current professional issues in children’s and young people’s nursing, and National Nursing Competencies for hospital care and long-term ventilation
Nice to have
- Willingness to work towards a teaching qualification or Associate Advance Higher Education Fellowship
- Simulation debriefing qualification
- Experience carrying out audits and delivering action plans to improve clinical practice
- Experience using Excel and PowerPoint
- Able to work the full shift pattern, including rotation, nights, twilight shifts, weekends and bank holidays
Associate Paediatric Practice Education Nurse employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
