Lecturer in Midwifery

The School of Health and Social Care is forward thinking and ambitious with plans to further develop nursing and midwifery education at pre and post-registration levels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team of academics dedicated to the learning and teaching of midwifery students. Our midwifery course curriculum is focused on preparing graduates with knowledge, skills, innovation and vision for a career in contemporary health care services.

This post will see you taking an active part in supporting students in both theory and practice. Our philosophy is to work in partnership with students, academics, researchers, people who use services and their carers, and clinical practice colleagues to deliver high quality learning and teaching based on contemporary research findings and practice. Were looking for someone who can Lecture, lead seminars, tutorials and other forms of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in a range of modes including online, face-to-face, and in clinical practice Develop and apply innovative and appropriate teaching and assessment techniques, creating materials which generate interest, understanding and enthusiasm amongst students.

To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy. To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The School of Health and Social Care delivers a well-established, large and diverse portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship courses leading to registration in 14 different professions. These include Nursing (all fields), Midwifery, Social Work, Paramedic Science, Operating Department Practitioner, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Radiography, Radiotherapy and Oncology, Dietetics and Art Psychotherapy. We support practitioners to continue to develop their professional roles through our extensive continuing professional development portfolio, our graduates working in local, national, and international health and social care sectors.

Our research portfolio is cutting edge and applied, undertaking challenge-led collaborative interdisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge exchange to inform and transform health and social care.

Job title:

Lecturer in Midwifery

School of Health and Social Care

Grade: 7

Reports to:

Professional Lead

Direct reports:
None

Role Profile:
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To teach and support students by taking a learner-centred approach in line with the Universitys learning, teaching and assessment strategy.

To contribute to curriculum development and delivery, research and other forms of scholarly activity as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder performs a range of duties and responsibilities from those listed below. The balance of these will vary between post holders.

• Designs and delivers innovative, high quality and challenging learning experiences.
• Equips students with the skills, knowledge and attributes required by employers through delivery of the curriculum.
• Contributes to the development of a sense of student community and acts as key contact for students.
• Assists with the operational delivery of courses / modules and acts proactively to address any emerging issues, escalating as appropriate.
• Actively participates in student induction (where appropriate), including preparation of key information for students.
• Plays an active role in the pastoral care and supervision of students.

Learning, teaching and assessment

• Plans and delivers the curriculum using appropriate media, including the use of IT.
• Engages in critical reflection on practice as a basis for improving performance.
• Contributes to innovation in learning, teaching, assessment and curriculum development with the aim of meeting the needs of learners.
• Provides effective feedback, support and guidance to students.
• Translates professional experience into the academic context as appropriate.
• Regularly engages in staff development activities relating to teaching, learning and assessment.
• Supervises individual and group based student activities, e.g. dissertations, industrial placements, work based projects.

Research and scholarly activity

• Identifies and conducts research and scholarly activity which is relevant to the lecturing role.
• Integrates research into teaching and learning.
• Identifies opportunities for income generation and / or entrepreneurialism through research, consultancy or professional practice.

Team work and communication

• Works effectively with colleagues at all levels and contributes to the achievement of team objectives.
• Develops collaborative relationships across teams and between colleges / departments.
• Maintains dialogue with managers in the performance of post responsibilities.
• Develops networks of useful contacts both within and outside the University.

Personal effectiveness

• Seeks ways to improve efficiency and…