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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Midwifery Jobs in Bristol, England, United Kingdom at University of the West of England
Title: Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Midwifery
Company: University of the West of England
Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
The School of Health and Social Wellbeing is situated in the College of Health Science and Society at UWE, Bristol. The changing shape of contemporary health and social care requires a workforce that can work across boundaries, requiring the HEI sector to evolve to meet the needs of partner. Drivers for the School include: an identity that resonates with practice partners; a culture of inclusivity, partnership where staff and students can thrive and flourish; an environment which enhances opportunities for multi and inter professional learning, meeting the challenge of educating the healthcare and social care workforce of the future, aligned to the UWE 2030 Strategy.
The experience of our students is very important to us and we strive to maintain a vibrant and inclusive learning environment community. This post will offer successful candidates the opportunity to join a thriving academic community and to participate in the continuing development and expansion of our education portfolio. We are proud of our collective contribution to midwifery practice locally, nationally and internationally.
The midwifery teaching team participate in teaching, assessing and supporting pre and post registration midwifery students and those from health and social care programmes across the School, as well as undertaking School and Faculty lead roles and contributing to the wider aspirations of UWE. UWE Bristol academics build their careers through a combination of learning and teaching, research, knowledge exchange, and external engagement at regional, national, and international levels. Our team is committed to high‑quality teaching, effective practice learning, meaningful student engagement, and impactful research. Together, we design, deliver and lead modules that extend the reach and influence of global public health.
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring individual to join our successful, supportive and highly committed midwifery team. You will become part of a forward‑thinking School of Health and Social Wellbeing, contributing to our continued success through your dynamic, adaptable and innovative approach to teaching and learning.
Integral to our work is a strong commitment to enhancing the student experience through creative, inclusive and evidence-based approaches to teaching, learning, assessment and research. You will bring a high level of insight into contemporary midwifery practice, alongside experience of practice‑based education, enabling you to support students effectively across academic and practice settings.
You will have a sound knowledge of current policy, professional standards, and the theories and concepts that underpin midwifery practice and education. Registration as a midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is essential. You will have achieved, be working towards, or be willing to undertake a Master’s degree in a health‑ or education‑related discipline, and you will be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to continuing professional development relevant to your role. You will also hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised postgraduate qualification in higher education.
Enthusiasm for teaching and the ability to inspire and engage learners are central to this role. You will adopt a flexible and adaptable approach to teaching and demonstrate a clear commitment to enhancing the student experience across our programmes. A commitment to maintaining academic credibility and currency is expected. At UWE Bristol, this is achieved through a balanced contribution to teaching excellence, research, scholarship or practice activity, knowledge exchange, external engagement and academic citizenship, all aligned with the University’s values.
At Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level, the role carries a strong focus on teaching excellence. This includes the design and delivery of engaging, inclusive and innovative learning experiences, achieving positive student outcomes, and undertaking high‑quality research, scholarship or practice activity that informs both your discipline and your teaching.
Where is this role based?
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life. The midwifery team is based within the School of Health and Social Wellbeing , which is part of the College of Health, Science and Society . In this role, you’ll be based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. Glenside Campus offers excellent teaching facilities, these include a selection of inter-professional simulation suites, enabling students to practice and develop professional competencies, and one of the best health care libraries in England. Regular bus services link the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station.
You’ll spend most of your time on campus, typically 3 days per week, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol , our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:
- Rona Lockyer-Sheppard (Programme Lead and Lead Midwife for Education) [email protected] 0117 3288694
- Anne O'Loghlen (Co-Programme Lead-Practice Learning) [email protected] 0117 3281951
Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Glenside Campus in the week commencing Monday 8 th June 2026.
There is a 1.0 FTE/full time post available, on a 12-month fixed term basis.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
This post requires basic DBS clearance.
Right to Work in the UK
If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist .
We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship.
Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Next Steps
We’d love to hear from you – if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.
We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.
