Head of Midwifery / Lead Midwife for Education
The University of West London (UWL)
The College
The College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH) is a major provider of pre-registration and post-qualifying nursing, midwifery, paramedic, ODP, public health (undergraduate to doctoral) and apprenticeship education.
This post will be based at the UWL Brentford campus, with travel to the Berkshire Institute for Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare in Reading and practice partner sites expected.
As a mark of our professional excellence, we hold the prestigious Gold Award accreditation by UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare as the Lead Midwife for Education/Head of Midwifery. This follows promotion of the current post-holder. The post will encompass:
- Fulfilling the NMC Statutory requirements of the appointment of a Lead Midwife for Education.
- Leading the midwifery course provision (pre-registration and post-qualifying) within the College of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (CNMH).
- Fostering a culture of inclusivity, equality, diversity, innovation and collegiality, providing an environment where all midwifery staff and students feel supported, valued and are able to achieve their potential.
- Promoting a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, ensuring undergraduate and post-graduate Midwifery curricula utilise contemporary pedagogy, the most current evidence base, demonstrate high quality scholarship and effective and efficient use of technology enhanced learning.
- Providing leadership and line management to the midwifery team.
- Representing the College and the University in the wider community. Attend relevant external professional meetings and liaise with the NMC, NHSE Regional Midwives, LME Strategic reference group, the RCM Education Advisory group and collaborate with maternity services, service users and user groups in all matters that affect midwifery education.
- Serving as a member of the College’s Senior Management Team, contributing to the strategic development of CNMH.