Barry Hill

I am a Professor of Nursing and Critical Care Practice, with a background in acute and critical care, advanced practice, and healthcare education. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Intensive Care Nursing, an MSc in Advanced Practice, and a PhD. I am a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), a Registered Nurse (Adult), an Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (V300), and a Registered Teacher with the NMC. With over 25 years of experience, I have held senior roles in clinical, academic, and consultancy settings, including Head of School, Director of Employability, and a professorial designation. I have led curriculum development, academic innovation, and external engagement in critical care and advanced practice education. I have managed multi-campus academic operations, chaired assessment boards, supported programme validation and fitness-to-practice panels, and led initiatives to enhance the student experience and staff development. My work includes designing internal and pre-master’s internships, as well as 100-hour paid placements. I have co-developed programmes with NHS trusts, private and voluntary sector partners, and independent providers. I have managed budgets exceeding £12 million, delivered surpluses over £6 million, and secured more than £4 million in research, CPD, and consultancy income. Internationally, I am recognised through my consultancy work and published outputs. I have worked with the Government of Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Health Authority to deliver postgraduate education and COVID-19 training. Several of my books have been translated into other languages and are used globally in advanced practice education. I actively contribute to academic citizenship. I am a Consultant Editor for the International Journal for Advancing Practice, Clinical Editor for the British Journal of Nursing, a member of the Council of Deans of Health, and contribute to NHS England South East working groups. I also sit on several editorial boards, act as a peer reviewer for international journals, and hold external examiner roles for universities in the UK. With over 100 peer-reviewed articles, 70 book chapters, and 9 authored books, including a widely adopted series for advanced practitioners, I remain committed to impactful, inclusive, and internationally relevant leadership in nursing education.

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.