HEPS- Lecturer - Midwifery; Maternity Cover

Lecturer - Midwifery (Maternity Cover)

School of Health, Education, Policing and Sciences

Location: Stafford Campus (With requirement to work at other campus's and sites as required)

Salary: £39,355 to £45,413 Per Annum Full Time (Maternity Cover)

Release Date: Friday 27 February 2026

Closing Date: Monday 16 March 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Reference: HEPS
14-26

At the School of Health, Education, Policing & Science at University of Staffordshire we have an exciting portfolio of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with a strong history of nursing, midwifery and nursing associate education. We are keen to recruit to our midwifery team on a fixed‑term basis until June 2027 (maternity cover). You will be joining a well‑established team with a wealth of experience both clinically and academically.

The school is highly interdisciplinary in nature, and a great place to develop a distinctive academic portfolio.

In addition to developing and delivering outstanding teaching and learning you will have the opportunity to develop your own academic skillset, and contribute towards our ambitious research and enterprise goals. You will play a central role in the development of curricula, module leadership and supporting students through academic mentoring. Whilst research experience is welcome, our priority is to appoint candidates with strong clinical backgrounds who can enrich our programmes and educate the midwives of the future.

Within this higher education community you will have the opportunity to grow academically while working with a team of dedicated professionals. You will get the opportunity to work with like‑minded individuals who will support and encourage your career development. As a member of academic staff you will have the opportunity to work at our Centre for Health Innovation in Stafford in one of the UK’s foremost simulation and ‘simmersive’ teaching and learning environments.

• Experience of working in a range of healthcare settings.
• Teaching in a Higher Education setting.
• Experience of research and writing for publication.

Although PhD-level qualifications are desirable, we recognise the value of clinical experience and expertise and welcome applications from midwives who may not hold a PhD.

Natalie Dodge – Head of Department – Nursing and Midwifery
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Please apply online through the University’s recruitment portal.

Staffordshire University is committed to promoting and enabling a positive culture where staff, students and visitors are confident to be their authentic selves. We focus on inclusion as a way to ensure equality of opportunity for all our people and to demonstrate our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Human Rights.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief or identity, recognising the benefits a diverse organisation can bring for the University.

We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, who are currently under‑represented in the University workforce.