Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Midwifery

University of Worcester

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Job summary

The educational aims of the department are to ensure that midwives, at the point of registration, are equipped to provide skilled, knowledgeable, respectful and compassionate care. Women and families are at the heart of our teaching and this is reflected in our knowledgeable, kind and compassionate students. The Maternity Service User Group supported by the Lead Midwife of Education (LME) play a key part in the student learning journey from selection days to assessment and evaluation promoting student empathy.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be committed to promoting evidence based best practice that underpins critical thinking, leadership, decision-making and problem-solving skills required to enable students to fulfil this role.

By utilising expert knowledge and skills, the post holder will have the opportunity to teach across the BSc (Hons) Midwifery; MSc Shortened Midwifery programme and other courses within the School; lead agreed modules; assess students and supervise students Independent study. The post holder will engage in curriculum development to develop flexible practitioners who can transfer and synthesise skills and knowledge to meet the demands of differing practice environments, and who recognise the accountability and responsibilities of the midwifes role.

About us

This is an exciting time to join a growing and developing midwifery team at the Three Counties School of Nursing and Midwifery. The University of Worcester is proud of being accredited with the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative. The School has been shortlisted for a number of prestigious awards over the last three years and with the opening of the Three Counties Medical School, there are plenty of opportunities for interprofessional education.

Our Midwifery academics have a growing scholarly, research and publication profile and are committed to building on achievements in learning, teaching and research. The successful candidate will join a team of enthusiastic, committed, and dynamic Midwife teachers and will work collaboratively with colleagues across the Department, School and the wider University. New appointees are supported by a knowledgeable team, to develop their new role with access to a team buddy, mentor and staff development courses.

Date posted

14 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,100 to £54,395 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

N0012-23-0017

Job locations

Campus

St Johns

Worcester

Worcestershire

WR2 6AJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. To contribute to academic and clinical skills teaching at post-registration and post-graduate level within the: BSc (Hons) Midwifery and MSc Midwifery (shortened), drawing on ones own area of specialism and to design teaching sessions which maximise the integration of academic theory to clinical practice.

2. To contribute to the assessment process for students including the setting, marking and moderation of work, individually or collectively as part of a team in accordance with quality assurance procedures (including PSRB standards).

3. To contribute to the design and development of innovative, inclusive, and inspiring learning materials and assessments including e-learning.

4. To act as a Personal Academic Tutor.

5. To engage as an Academic Assessor in order to collate and confirm student achievement of NMC proficiencies and programme outcomes.

6. To participate in tripartite arrangements with students and clinical supervisors to facilitate effective partnership working and student support.

7. To carry out academic administrative work and participate in relevant committees within the School and College.

8. To participate in the recruitment of students, including selection events and open days.

9. To undertake academic leadership roles as required to support delivery of the courses, such as module leadership, course leadership, admissions tutor.

10. To participate in annual staff development and review processes.

11. To actively engage in scholarship, research and professional / academic publication in ways that contribute to the University / Schools objectives and contribute to ensuring up-to-date, leading-edge teaching.

12. To participate fully in the life of the School and carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Head of School or her / his nominee.

13. Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job; participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.

14. Take steps to ensure and enhance personal health, safety, and wellbeing and that of other staff and students.

15. Carry out these duties in a manner that promotes equality of opportunity and supports diversity and inclusion and takes into account the University's commitment to environmentally sustainable ways of working.