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Senior Lecturer in Midwifery

I began my healthcare journey by studying Nursing at Kings College London, where I graduated with a qualification in adult nursing. I worked as an orthopaedic and trauma nurse in the city, where I had the opportunity to teach and mentor junior members of the team. As my skills developed, I also had the privilege of being a guest speaker at conferences, which fostered my love of teaching and learning. Mentoring students became one of my favourite roles as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. I studied a BSc in Midwifery at York ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ which was a great experience, York is a beautiful city with so much to offer.

I was inspired to return to academia as a Midwifery Lecturer at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ because of the interdependence of clinical practice, research, and education in healthcare. This role allows me to continue making a positive impact on people's lives, but in a different way as an educator of future midwives.

Throughout my 25-year career as a Registered Midwife in both Urban and Rural settings, I continuously extended my clinical skills and qualifications in Research and Management. I was awarded a Fellowship through the AHSN to undertake my MSc studies in "Evidenced Based Healthcare" at Oxford ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, where my research project focused on caring for women in the community who have sustained 1st and 2nd degree tears. I am thrilled to have secured the post of Lecturer in Midwifery (Education) at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, where I can continue to make a difference in the lives of both my students and their future patients.

Other References

Qualifications

• Undertaking a PGCERT
• MSc- Evidence Based Healthcare- ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of Oxford
• BSc- Midwifery -ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ of York
• P2000- Nursing – Kings College London

Teaching Expertise

• As a Midwifery Lecturer at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, my responsibilities include educating student midwives at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. I plan, manage, and lead lectures, tutorials, and seminars, as well as facilitate student-led groups to ensure that my students have a comprehensive understanding of the material.
• In addition, I am the Course Co-ordinator for the BSc (Hons) Midwifery degree, which involves overseeing and coordinating the course content, structure, and delivery. I am also involved in the assessment of students, ensuring that the evaluation strategies are effective and that the learning outcomes are met.
• To promote good relations between students, academia, and the clinical area, I visit students on placement and provide support and guidance to both the students and the clinical staff. Additionally, I act as a Personal Tutor and Link Lecturer, providing educational and pastoral support to students to ensure that they have the necessary resources and guidance to succeed in their studies.

Research Interests

• Bullying culture
• Ethnic disparities
• Student lecturer interactions
• Educational Skills

Projects

• Community care of women who sustained 1^st & 2^nd degree tears.

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1296 734323

E: edel.clare@beds.ac.uk