Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Midwifery

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.
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.

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.

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., Disability Confident
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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.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits 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.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Glenside Campus in the week commencing Monday 8th June 2026.
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

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.

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