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Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Paediatric Critical Care, RMCH Town Manchester Salary £47,810 - £54,710 Per Annum (Pro Rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 10/03/2026 23:59

The post holder will have responsibility in PCC for the implementation of the education, training and development strategy across the CSU for all staff groups.

The post holder will ensure the facilitation of planned education and training programmes for our expanding team to ensure a competent and confident nursing workforce, able to meet service needs. S/he will have responsibility to contribute to the improvement of the quality of care through staff education, support and development. This will be achieved by teaching and supporting colleagues, demonstration of effective leadership, role modelling and participation in audit and research.

Working collaboratively with PCC Matron, Matron for Education, clinical leaders, Clinical educators, higher education institutions, and the multidisciplinary team, the practitioner supports induction, ongoing competency development, and career progression across nursing and allied health professionals within paediatric critical care.

Lead the planning, delivery, and evaluation of education and training programmes specific to paediatric critical care

Support staff development from novice to expert level, including new starters, transition, and advanced practice pathways

Facilitate clinical skills training, simulation, and competency assessment aligned with national and local standards

Act as an expert educational resource for paediatric critical care practice, evidence-based care, and learning theory

Contribute to workforce development, succession planning, and quality improvement initiatives

Support safe practice by identifying learning needs through audit, incident review, and service developments

Provide leadership, mentorship, and supervision to staff involved in education and practice development

Ensure education programmes meet regulatory, professional, and organisational requirements

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.

Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.

At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional . development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.

Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others ’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.

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Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU —for our patients, our communities, and each other.

As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application—especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions—is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Diversity Matters

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post.As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

• • Registered healthcare professional (e.g. NMC, HCPC) with current registration or equivalent professional background with significant paediatric critical care experience
• • Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Nursing, AHP, Education, Health or Leadership)
• • Recognised qualification in education, teaching, or training (e.g. PGCert Education, Practice Education qualification)
• • Evidence of advanced qualification paediatric critical care
• • Master’s degree or working towards MSc/MA in Education, Leadership, or Paediatric Critical Care
• • Coaching or faculty development qualification

• • Significant post-registration or equivalent experience within paediatric critical care, paediatric intensive care, high dependency, or a closely related acute paediatric specialty
• • Experience of delivering education and training to multidisciplinary staff within a healthcare setting
• • Experience contributing to the design, delivery, and evaluation of education programmes aligned to service needs
• • Experience of leading education initiatives or service improvement projects within PCC
• • Experience of supervising or managing staff

• • Expert understanding of paediatric critical care practice and current evidence-based standards
• • In-depth knowledge of adult learning theory and clinical education methodologies
• • Understanding of national and local PCC education requirements, competency frameworks, and training pathways
• Knowledge of audit, evaluation, and research methods applied to education
• • Knowledge of workforce development and advanced practice frameworks
• • Understanding of digital and simulation-based education in critical care

• • Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage, influence, and educate staff at all levels
• • Ability to design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality PCC education programmes, including induction, competencies, and ongoing development
• • Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills within high-acuity environments
• • IT skills including use of learning management systems, MS Office, and digital education tools
• • Simulation faculty skills or experience delivering PCC simulation training
• • Project management and change leadership skills
• • Experience in e-learning design or blended learning delivery

• • Credible clinical and educational role model within paediatric critical care
• • Flexible, resilient, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• • Innovative and creative approach to education delivery
• • Enthusiastic advocate for paediatric workforce development

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.