Lecturer in Midwifery

Cencora | Pharma solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Edinburgh is seeking a part-time Lecturer in Midwifery to join its School of Health and Social Care. The successful candidate will provide guidance to students, enhance their teaching capabilities, and develop their research profile. The role includes flexible working options, competitive annual leave, and a comprehensive pension scheme. Ideal candidates will possess a Doctoral level qualification and experience in both teaching and clinical practice.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement based on 46 days

Generous pension scheme (26%)

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current active registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council as a midwife.
• Demonstrable evidence of teaching, assessing, and supporting learners.
• A growing research profile with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Support students as a personal tutor and lead modules.
• Develop your academic career in Professional Practice, Learning & Teaching or Research.
• Work collaboratively with a vibrant academic team.

Skills

Teaching experience in midwifery

Commitment to continuous professional development

Clinical experience

Education

Registered Midwife (RM) qualification

Doctoral level qualification

Job description

Edinburgh Napier University is an innovative, inclusive and ambitious University, focussed on the impact of its demand-led teaching and research. We are proud to be ranked the top modern university in Scotland (THE World University Rankings 2024) and we are the leading Edinburgh university for student satisfaction for the last 5 years (NSS 2020-2024). Our research is world leading and we are delighted to be considered as the top Scottish modern university for research power and impact (REF, 2021).

We are proud of our excellence in education and research, and we are currently offering an opportunity to join our fantastic team as a Lecturer in Midwifery in our School of Health and Social Care.

The Role:

As a member of the Midwifery Subject Group, you will join a vibrant academic team, working with other colleagues across the school as part of a supportive, collaborative interprofessional community.

You will have the opportunity to work with enthusiastic professionals who are committed to providing an outstanding student experience on our midwifery, women’s health and other relevant programmes.

Your extensive skills and teaching experience in midwifery will put you in an excellent position to support students as a personal tutor and lead modules and/or programmes in the school; with initial support if you are new to Higher Education.

You will also be supported in the role to further develop your own academic career in your identified academic pathway (Professional Practice, Learning & Teaching or Research) through access to a range of resources available to all University staff and through a coaching approach to personal development.

We work in an inclusive way and can support flexible working. We will also consider applications for part-time working, job sharing and secondments.

If you are excited at the prospect of joining our fantastic interprofessional team, then we’d love to receive an application from you!

What we will need from you:

• Registered Midwife (RM) qualification
• Doctoral level qualification
• Current active registration with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council as a midwife
• Demonstrable evidence of teaching, assessing, and supporting learners in a higher education and/or clinical practice setting
• A growing research profile including peer reviewed publications and/or professional dissemination activity
• Commitment to sustained continuous professional/academic development.
• Experience of working clinically
• PVG Membership

For more information on the position, please click here for a comprehensive list of responsibilities and requirements.

Benefits:

Annual leave entitlement based on 46 days (pro-rated and including bank holidays), generous pension scheme (26%), flexible working and professional development opportunities. Further information can be viewed here.

Additional information:

Salary: £45,413 - £57,422 per annum (Grade 6) pro rata

Contract: Part Time (21 hours = 3 days per week).

Interview date: Week commencing 1^st September 2025

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role, however, if this role is offered on a part-time basis, sponsorship will be dependent on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant in order to meet the required minimum salary thresholds. If you require sponsorship, please check salary criteria for the visa onhttps://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visaand contact us to discuss individual circumstances [e-mail] applying.

Edinburgh Napier are holders of Disability Confident, Carer Positive and Stonewall Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.

£45,413 to £57,422 per annum (Grade 6) pro rata