Rachael Clayton

Rachael Clayton is a Lecturer in Children’s Nursing at Sheffield Hallam University since 2017, focusing on nurturing future nursing professionals. Her career spans clinical roles in pediatric orthopaedics and surgical care, alongside education-focused positions.

Education Background: Started healthcare career in 1997, completed nurse training (BSc Hons) in Sheffield (2003–2006), qualifying as a Children’s Nurse in 2006. Held roles at Sheffield Children’s Hospital including Clinical Nurse Educator (2015–2016) and Practice Placement Advisor (2016).

Teaching & Research Interests: Specializes in interprofessional education, student clinical placement development, and pediatric nursing practice. Focuses on bridging clinical expertise with educational innovation.

Advisory Roles: Academic advisor to Child Nursing students at Sheffield Hallam, contributing to module development across nursing and health/social care disciplines.