I am a Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, the Course Lead for pre-registration midwifery programmes and the lead for Workforce Development and post-registration midwifery programmes.
In my role as Course Lead, I work with colleagues to guarantee all the Kingston University pre-registration midwifery programmes provide an excellent learning experience for students and fulfil the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) standards for midwifery education and practice. I work closely with our partners from clinical practice to support student midwives in their learning and to ensure they have the best possible preparation for a successful midwifery career.
My remit for workforce and post-registration programmes involves developing modules and degree programmes which support lifelong learning and career development for midwives.
In my education role, I lead and contribute to a range of teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. My particular interests are; midwifery leadership, clinical decision-making, intrapartum care; including fetal monitoring and midwifery autonomy.
Prior to moving into full-time midwifery education in 2013, I spent twenty-four years as a midwife in a variety of clinical, managerial and educational roles within the NHS. I also practised as an independent midwife for a number of years.
I have previously held external examiner roles, which enabled me to actively participate in the sharing of best educational practice and contribute to the inter-university quality assurance process.
I am currently a Doctoral student at the University of Brighton.
Course Lead, Pre-registration Midwifery Programmes. Workforce Development Lead