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Dr Barry Hill

Professor

Department: Nursing, Midwifery & Health

Barry Hill

PhD (Dr), MSc Advanced Practice, PGCAP, BSc (Hons) Intensive Care, DipHE/O.A. Dip Counselling, Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), NMC Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Teacher (RNT/TCH), Registered Independent and Supplementary Prescriber (V300). 
 
Professor in Nursing and Critical Care (Practice)
Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Health
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
 
Northumbria University
H019, Coach Lane Campus (East)
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
NE7 7XA
 

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 Hill

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. 

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  • Addressing substance use challenges and interventions for emergency department nurses, Skinner, J., Steer, M., Murphy, K., Hill, B. 19 Jun 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • A guide to the fundamental aspects of prostate cancer and the nurse’s role, Hill, B., Williams, M. 8 May 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • Cardiff University's cuts risk deepening the crisis in our healthcare organisations, Hill, B., Kelly, D., Gill, P. 6 Mar 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • Enhancing the retention of newly qualified nurses, Burnell, G., Wamburu, A., Hill, B. 20 Mar 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • Global perspectives: learning from the experiences of nursing students during the pandemic to enhance education, Hill, B., Liao, C., Peate, I., Underdown, H. 6 Feb 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • Men in nursing, Hill, B., Simpson, D., Amoateng, G., Hodge, J., Daby, S. 20 Feb 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • Neurological observations, Hill, B., Daby, S., Wilcox, H., Berry, H., Newman, M., Amoateng, G. 2 Feb 2025, In: British Journal of Mental Health Nursing
  • Prison nurses shaping healthcare transformation, Hill, B., Greaves, J., Ayo-Ajayi, H. Jan 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • The role of nutrition in wound healing and implications for nursing practice, Hill, B., Mitchell, A., Szydlowska, A., Sparks, C., Dunn, H., Berry, H. 20 Feb 2025, In: British Journal of Nursing
  • The WISE Room: An innovative multisensory space for self-regulation and immersive support for neurodivergent students, Bruce, T., Champney-Smith, E., Eleftheropolou, S., Nicholson, T., Lambert, M., Hill, B. 12 May 2025, In: British Journal of Special Education

  • PhD April 30 2024
  • Nursing MSc July 21 2016
  • Education PGCert July 21 2016
  • Nursing PGCert July 04 2016
  • Nursing BSc July 02 2012
  • Neurosciences Certificate September 24 2007
  • Nursing Certificate February 01 2007
  • Teaching & Learning Certificate July 07 2006
  • Nursing DipHE July 01 2005
  • Nurse Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) 2005
  • Fellow (FHEA) Higher Education Academy (HEA) 2016


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