Clinical Skills Educator (Midwifery)
Human and Health Sciences
£30,766 – £37,442 per annum, pro rata
Huddersfield
Permanent
24 hours per week
Ref: R7333
The School of Human and Health Sciences is looking for an experienced midwife to join the midwifery team as a clinical skills educator. The position offers an exciting opportunity for someone to develop and deliver an inspirational learning experience to our undergraduate and postgraduate students and apprentices who are studying midwifery.
We offer traditional degree and apprenticeship degree routes leading to a midwifery qualification, and postgraduate provision includes the newborn and infant physical examination (NIPE) programme. You will work in a supportive team environment with fantastic opportunities for personal and professional development, career progression and working alongside leading researchers. The University of Huddersfield is a thriving University with a modern campus offering fantastic facilities for work and leisure. We have a diverse student body and professional partnerships with NHS and healthcare partners. Huddersfield is a lively town which is close to beautiful countryside and has excellent road and rail links to Manchester, Leeds, and Sheffield.
You will be involved in the organisation and delivery of undergraduate, postgraduate midwifery and health related programmes in the university and practice setting. You will also provide support to learners, practice supervisors and practice assessors within clinical practice areas.
Commitment to supporting student centred learning and innovative approaches to midwifery practice are essential. You should have knowledge of a broad range of contemporary midwifery practice. Applicants should be degree holders and registered as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, with recent relevant post registration experience and evidence of continuing professional development. You should have completed a mentorship or practice assessor qualification. Completion of the newborn and infant physical examination programme is desirable.
We offer an excellent employment package including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties).
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and our membership of the Race Equality Charter.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Jayne Samples by telephone on 01484 357588 or by email: j.samples@hud.ac.uk
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Closing date: 23 October 2023
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