Interview date: November 12, 2025

The University of Northampton is looking for an NMC Registered Midwife with clinical and teaching experience to join our enthusiastic team and contribute to the delivery of education and research as a member of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery. The full-time permanent position will include teaching and assessment for our pre-registration program and supporting our students pastorally and during placement.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UO and our students, as well as you as an individual. With Smarter Working, you can work more flexibly, if you wish, facilitating greater freedom and independence in agreement with your line manager. However, the expectation is a commitment to be on-site teaching face-to-face at least 3 days per week on campus.

This posting is subject to a background disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed.

About you

You will have experience in midwifery education and midwifery. You will join a team that is committed to your professional development and supports you as a teacher. You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, educated to bachelor’s level with evidence of active continuing professional development.

Qualifications

necessary;

• University qualification or equivalent in the relevant subject
• NMC registered midwife
• Professional recognition as an HEA Fellow (D2) or HESA recognized teaching qualification, or willingness to obtain it within an agreed timetable.

desirable;

• Master’s degree in related subject
• PhD in a relevant subject, completed or within 12 months of completion

college

The College of Health, Sport and Behavioral Sciences is a vibrant college specializing in preparing students for careers in health, sport and behavioral sciences. Professional learning is an integral part of the curriculum offer for our student groups and the College delivers learning from levels 4 to 8. The College supports staff to develop their teaching and research expertise and works in partnership with students and service users to ensure that students’ experience is contemporary and provides the best opportunities for career development. Staff personal and professional development is crucial to attracting and retaining students and helping them achieve their chosen career outcomes and staff are supported to develop goals that are consistent with this mission and with their own career aspirations.

Right to work

All candidates will be asked to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK during the interview process.

The University is open to considering sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, provided the eligibility criteria for the points-based immigration system are met.

Together @UON

Our commitment to equality and inclusion

Together @UON It underscores our commitment to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equality. We aim to foster a space where everyone can thrive, aligned with our mission to transform lives and inspire change.

Obligations include:

• Create an inclusive environment: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring that all activities are inclusive.
• Support students and staff: Enhancing mental health support, enhancing confidence in people with disabilities, and ensuring academic and professional support.
• Tackling inequality: Engaging students in employment, incorporating forums to analyze equality data, and supporting protected characteristics networks.

UON’s main commitments:

• Confident about disability
• Independent undertaking
• Practical definition of IHRA

For more details, visit: Equality and Diversity at UON