Senior Lecturer in Midwifery

FTE:1 fte (working 37 hours per week)

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to the University’s Safeguarding Policy requires that the recruitment of staff in this area, will require the minimum of a Basic DBS Check. In the course of our work and University-led activities, there may be external contractual obligations where a further Enhanced Check is required. DBS checks may require renewal in line with policy.

Overseas applicants and UK applicants who have lived abroad

Successful applicants who have lived outside the UK, for 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total), in the last 10 years, will be required to produce a ‘Certificate of Good Character/Conduct’ from each of those countries.

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.

Please indicate on your application form if you prefer part-time working.

We particularly encourage applications from men and BAME candidates who are under-represented in the University in this area.

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

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