Lecturer in Midwifery, York St John University

Full time permanent 

Location: York 

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum 

Introduction to YSJ university

York St John is an ambitious, modern university at the heart of historic York and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

As one of the fastest growing universities in the U.K over recent years, we have a new strategy for the next decade, emphasising our commitment to widening opportunity through the power of education and contributing our talents to creating a fairer world, and a more prosperous region. We are putting inspirational learning and impactful research at the heart of this strategy, recognising our academic expertise as our greatest asset.

The School

The post holders will sit within the School of Science Technology and Health, which hosts a number of well-established Nursing and Allied Health pre-registration programmes both at undergraduate and accelerated Masters levels. 

The School is committed to growing our healthcare related provision and Midwifery is one of a number of new programme areas currently under development to enhance the portfolio further.

Our excellent teaching and learning, and welcoming and inclusive ethos supports an exceptional student experience.

The Role

We are seeking 2 enthusiastic and inspiring midwifes to join us and be responsible for facilitating teaching, learning, and assessment across the midwifery program.

The ability to supervise dissertations at BSc level is also expected. The successful candidate will be expected either to be research active in their subject specialism or have an interest in becoming research active as part of their development.

Required Skills and Experience

You must be registered with the NMC as a midwife, with up-to-date professional registration and have evidence of current professional development activity.

You must hold a Masters degree (or be prepared to undertake one), and have current expertise in contemporary midwifery practice, policy and professional standards as well as the theories and concepts that underpin midwifery practice and education. 

Clinical experience and qualifications in Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE), Professional Midwifery Advocacy (PMA) and Addition care/complexities in the newborn, woman/birthing person are desirable. 

Further Information

Please contact Rebecca Beggan for informal candidate queries r.beggan@yorksj.ac.uk 

The selection process will include a 45 minute interview and a 10 minute presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship subject to UKVI criteria being fulfilled. For further information regarding this visa route please visit Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Closing Date: 24 Apr 2025

Programme/Section: Academic

Salary: £39,355 to £48,149 per annum