Barry Hill is an Assistant Professor (Nursing Science, Critical Care, and Advanced Clinical Practice). He is part of the Departmental Management Group (DMG) and is the Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Employability within Northumbria University, UK. Barry has been a Registered Nurse for almost 20 years and is skilled in clinical and Higher Education in subjects of acute, critical care, neuro trauma, and advanced clinical practice.  He worked in general, cardiac and neuro trauma Intensive Care Units at Imperial College NHS trust and progressed from staff nurse to charge nurse, senior change nurse, to surgical Plastics Orthopaedics ENT and Major Trauma (POEM) matron. He is a certified Advanced Practitioner (MSc Clinical), NMC Independent and supplementary prescriber (v300), and NMC Registered Teacher (TCH). His key areas of interest are acute and critical care, clinical skills, pharmacology, and advanced level practice. Barry has published widely in journals, books, book chapters, and academic peer reviewed journal articles. He is a Senior Fellow with AdvanceHE (SFHEA), a clinical and commissioning Editor for the British Journal of Nursing (BJN), and a Consultant Editor for the International Journal for Advancing Practice (IJAP).

Barry’s research themes and scholarly interests include clinical education, critical care, advanced clinical practice, and respiratory & neurological nursing. Barry is a strong education professional, practices academia (education, research, and leadership) at all levels within HE. He has published multiple books, book chapters, and academic peer reviewed academic journals.  He is currently studying a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Northumbria Uni and submitting in 2023.