Post title: Senior Lecturer in Midwifery
SBU: School of Health & Social Work
FTE: 1 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £45,163 pa with potential to progress to £56,921 by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year.
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield, University of Hertfordshire
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated midwifery lecturer registered with the NMC, to join our dedicated and friendly team of midwifery lecturers in the Department of Allied Health Professions Midwifery and Social Work within the School of Health and Social Work.
Main duties & responsibilities
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in teaching, assessment and module management on the programmes delivered by the midwifery education team within the School and have the opportunity to contribute to research. You will contribute to the administration of the School by undertaking additional roles, such as module lead, or by joining teams involved in other activities such as admissions, timetabling or programme support. You will use the current evidence base to underpin teaching and learning activities and build and maintain good relationships with colleagues across the University.
The School organises short courses and provides occasional lectures to other Departments and Schools; contributions to these activities may be anticipated. You will be required to play a full role as a personal tutor and other administrative activities as deemed appropriate. There will be supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and playing a lead role in the development of short courses and study days.
Skills and experience required
Coming from a background of broad experience of relevant midwifery practice, you will be a practising midwife with recent academic and / or clinical experience in the UK, committed to enhancing the profile of midwifery education with some experience in supporting and mentoring, plus teaching students. Ideally you will also have research or audit experience.
You will be able to work effectively and adaptably both within a team and without close supervision and will be willing to contribute to inter- professional teaching and learning activities. You will have a sustained interest and knowledge of contemporary midwifery practice, proficiency in English language, and good communication skills. You will be able to use your initiative and be self-motivating.
Qualifications required
You will have a minimum of an honour's degree in midwifery or equivalent qualifications and have completed or be close to completing, a Masters' degree or a PhD in a related subject. Holding a teaching qualification or Fellowship of Advance HE would be advantageous. You must be registered with the NMC.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to the University's Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.
Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad
Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct' from each of those countries.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.
Please indicate on your application form if you prefer part-time working
We particularly encourage applications from men and people from ethnic minority backgrounds who are under-represented in the University at this level.
Contact details / Informal Enquiries
Dr Lesley Kay (Professional Lead Midwifery, Lead Midwife for Education) 01707 284289
[email protected] / Professor Karen Beeton (Head of Department, School of Health & Social Work) 07534 912131, [email protected]
Closing Date : 02 February 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: 061375
Date advert placed: 10 January 2025
Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications that are suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts