Biography

I am full-time Senior Lecturer in Midwifery, with responsibility for leading on both the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship and the BSc (Hons) Midwifery programmes; I also supporting my colleagues in their work. 

I have previously worked clinically in North Cumbria Integrated Care Trust in both the community and obstetric settings.  Prior to this, I was self-employed for many years, before completing my Midwifery training at the University of Cumbria, and am delighted to now be teaching here. 

I am currently in the final stages of my MSc Midwifery: Practice Development qualification, here at UoC. 

Qualifications and memberships

Registered Midwife 

Nursing Midwifery Council 

Royal College of Midwives 

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy - D2 UKPSF 

Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) 

Postgraduate Certificate Management & Leadership in Health & Social Care 

Postgraduate Certificate Learning & Teaching in Higher Education