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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Contact details / Informal Enquiries
Dr Lesley Kay (Professional Lead Midwifery, Lead Midwife for Education) 01707 284289
l.kay4@herts.ac.uk / Professor Karen Beeton (Head of Department, School of Health & Social Work) 07534 912131, k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 02 February 2025
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference Number: 061375
Date advert placed: 10 January 2025
Contact details / Informal Enquiries
Dr Lesley Kay 01707 284289l.kay4@herts.ac.uk / Professor Karen Beeton 07534 912131, k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk
Apply online at https://www.jobs.herts.ac.uk/go/061375