Michelle Ellis

Michelle Ellis is a Senior Lecturer in Child Health at City, University of London, where she has been a key academic since 1997. She is affiliated with the School of Health & Psychological Sciences and the Department of Child Health, contributing extensively to nursing education and practice development in children's and adolescent health. Her work bridges academia and the NHS, with prior clinical experience at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and St George's Hospital.

• Senior Lecturer in Child Health, City, University of London (1997–present)
• Former Head of Children's Nursing
• MSc in Applied Professional Studies in Education and Training, University of Surrey
• BSc in Nursing, University of Hull
• Diploma in Nursing, RSCN, RGN, RNT

Michelle Ellis's research and teaching focus on adolescent health, relationship-centred care, mentorship, and the health needs of children and young people. She is particularly passionate about improving transition services for adolescents with chronic conditions such as sickle cell disease and diabetes. Her work emphasizes patient-centred practice, clinical supervision, and enhancing nursing education through simulated practice.

The recent publications of Michelle Ellis reflect a strong commitment to understanding the lived experiences of young people with chronic illnesses and improving healthcare delivery. Her research spans qualitative studies on sickle cell disease, diabetes, and Crohn’s disease in adolescents, as well as team development in paediatric healthcare settings. The overarching themes include patient experience, treatment adherence, and leadership in clinical environments.

Michelle Ellis received a Teaching Award in 2011 for her innovative development of simulated practice in the Children's Nursing Programme. This recognition highlights her contributions to pedagogical advancement in nursing education.

She supervises students researching treatment adherence in sickle cell disease and diabetes and has led funded projects on transition support for young people with sickle cell disease. Her collaborations include Dr Janice Christie (City University London), Kim Newell, and Aldine Thomas (Bart's Health). She has also served as a Practice Lead in NHS Trusts, demonstrating her dual expertise in academia and clinical leadership.

Michelle Ellis is actively involved in clinical placements and serves as a link lecturer across multiple departments at Bart's Health, including paediatric wards, HDU, A&E, and theatres. She is a member of professional organizations including the Royal College of Nursing (RCN), the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), and the Association of Young People's Health.