Flexible Role – internal use

Research midwife

Evidence-based care is a cornerstone of midwifery practice, encompassing the contributions of midwives, student midwives, maternity support workers (MSWs), and maternity care assistants (MCAs). Each has a unique contribution in shaping and informing the evidence base that underpins high-quality care. To deliver safe and effective care, midwives must engage in critical thinking -remaining curious, questioning […]

Lead midwife for education

Background What does a Lead Midwife for Education midwife do? Lead Midwives for Education (LMEs) are the guardians of midwifery education within AEIs. They hold statutory responsibility for ensuring that both pre- and post registration programmes meet the standards set by the NMC, reflect contemporary practice and are informed by the best available evidence. Increasingly, […]

Senior lecturer

Background This inspirational career offers experienced midwives an excellent opportunity to combine their academic knowledge, clinical expertise, leadership and management skills to positively impact the lives of women and babies through the education of future midwives. Senior midwifery lecturers typically work in universities in developing, managing and monitoring postgraduate and undergraduate midwifery programmes. Senior members […]

Lecturer

Background This inspirational career offers experienced midwives an excellent opportunity to combine their academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and leadership skills to positively impact the lives of women and babies through the education of future midwives. Midwifery lecturers typically work in universities and engage in a wide range of teaching activities, including lectures, seminars, tutorials, and […]