Senior Lecturer, Midwifery

Opening Date:
21 May 2019
Closing Date:
30 Jun 2019
Salary Range:

FTE 1.0 fte working 37 hours (or pro rata) per week. Part-time considered.

Permanent, Salary UH8 £39,609 pa to £50,132 pa increasing by annual increments.

Interview date  – 17 July 2019

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic midwifery lecturer registered with the NMC to join our dedicated and friendly team of midwifery lecturers in the Department of Allied Health Professions and Midwifery.

Main responsibilities & duties

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.

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.

Skills and experience

You will be an experienced midwife committed to enhancing the profile of midwifery education with some experience in supporting and/or 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.

Qualifications

You will have a good first degree in midwifery and have, or be close to completing, a Masters’ degree or a doctoral qualification.

Informal Enquiries to:

  • Dr Cathy Hamilton Professional Lead Midwifery, Lead Midwife for Education, tel: 01707 285298/mobile 07872 417085, c.j.hamilton@herts.ac.uk, or
  • Professor Karen Beeton, Head of Dept, 01707 284114/mobile: 07534 912131 k.s.beeton@herts.ac.uk