Lecturer in Midwifery

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.  We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you ready to join an enthusiastic and academically talented team? Do you have a passion for transformative approaches to student education? Are you enthusiastic about supporting the growth of a digitally ready, professional midwifery workforce?

The University of Leeds is one of the top 135 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

The School of Healthcare’s overall aim is the creation, dissemination and application of knowledge to improve the health and wellbeing of communities, families and individuals by way of innovation in education, research and scholarship. Supported by Health Education England our blended learning degree in midwifery is a significantly different approach to midwifery education that will give future students a chance to study in a more flexible and accessible way. As a Lecturer in Midwifery you will contribute to the delivery of high quality and digitally enhanced student education and support, and lead developments in compassionate and evidence-informed care.

As a Lecturer in Midwifery you will have an MSc (PhD or equivalent is desirable), and experience in educational provision. You will also be a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), or be eligible for registration, have practice experience, and have a teaching qualification or be willing to undertake one when in post.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 21.6% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

This is a role where the teaching, learning and assessment is contemporary, relevant, stimulating, and impactful.  You will have the opportunity to embrace new challenges, develop your existing skill set and take advantage of career progression opportunities.  

The University of Leeds is a competitive and sought-after provider of midwifery education in the United Kingdom.  This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of a team delivering a midwifery programme that prepares the future midwifery workforce using simulation-based education (SBE) and digital technologies where students can be immersed in their learning whilst developing digital capability.  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Catriona Jones, Lead Midwife for Education 

Email: C.C.Jones1@leeds.ac.uk 

Dr Jane Cahill, Academic Unit Director (hiring manager) 

Email: j.l.cahill@leeds.ac.uk 

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