Senior Lecturer

Midwifery Studies - UH-000665

The University of Huddersfield seeks and encourages applicants in order to widen participation, improve access and apply the principles of equal opportunities.  We provide support for applicants who require additional assistance in order to select the right course of study and make a successful transition to studying at University.  We encourage local, national and international applications. 
 
Further information for International Students can be found on: 
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 For international students, English Language Requirements are as follows: 
<ul>
<li>Undergraduate Taught Courses: The minimum for IELTS is 6.5 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent will be considered acceptable (NMC requirement differs at point of registration)- <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmc.org.uk%2Fregistration%2Fjoining-the-register%2Fenglish-language-requirements%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJ.Samples%40hud.ac.uk%7Cd905fc823eea4b698c5608d8a0294445%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C637435446377644033%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=d3Fy5Q%2Bishl98L%2BLfgTYAdBwrcsaKY1Qz%2FzlytiCKkM%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/english-language-requirements/</a></li>
</ul>
 
Accreditation of prior learning - the NMC (2019a) Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes stipulate that “recognition of prior learning is not permitted for pre-registration midwifery programmes”.  Students transferring from a midwifery programme at one institution to another must ensure their previous learning is mapped against the new course.  
 
The University’s general minimum entry requirements are specified in the ‘Regulations for Awards which can be found on the Registry website as follows: 
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Every person who applies for this course and meets the minimum entry requirement – regardless of any disability – will be given the same opportunity in the selection process.  All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection event facilitated by the midwifery admissions team. Academics, practice partners, service users and carers and current midwifery students contribute to the selection event.
 
General advice and information regarding disability and the support the University can give can be found by contacting student services as follows: 
 
Telephone: 01484 472675 
Email: disability@hud.ac.uk 
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In addition this course can lead to eligibility to apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).  Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by visiting the NMC website at <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nmc.org.uk%2F&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJ.Samples%40hud.ac.uk%7Cd905fc823eea4b698c5608d8a0294445%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C637435446377664017%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=Bf6TMaws%2BdibJSnyX%2Fs5O%2BXpM2a4US%2FvIYeJfb2w5r4%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.nmc.org.uk/</a> and by contacting the admissions tutor.        
 
The specific entry requirements and admission criteria for this course are detailed below: 
 
           BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies entry requirements: 
<ul>
<li>ABB at A Level including a Biological Science but excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses.</li>
<li>DDM in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (with a minimum of 4 units in Biological Sciences)</li>
<li>NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care at Grade B.</li>
<li>128 UCAS tariff points from a maximum of three Level 3 qualifications including an A level Biological Science at a minimum grade B and excluding General Studies. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A-Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree courses.</li>
<li>Alternatively, a Distinction in BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Health and Social Care is acceptable.</li>
<li>Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remainder credits at Merit. The course must contain 18 credits in a Biological Science.</li>
<li>In addition, GCSE English Language or Literature and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.</li>
</ul>
 
Professional/Statutory body requirements for admission.  
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (2023) Standards require students at the point of entry to demonstrate:
<ul>
<li>an understanding of the role and scope of practice of the midwife</li>
<li>values in accordance with the Code and have the capability to learn behaviours in accordance with the Code (NMC, 2018c)</li>
<li>capability to develop digital and technological literacy to meet programme outcomes</li>
<li>students’ health and character are sufficient to enable safe and effective practice on entering the programme</li>
<li>good character and good health. This includes satisfactory occupational health assessments and clearance. All candidates will be required to complete a Rehabilitation of Offenders form and have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check. If candidates have lived overseas a certificate of good conduct/overseas police check will be required.</li>
</ul>
Further advice on the specific skills and abilities needed to successfully undertake this course can be found by contacting the admissions tutor and by visiting the <a href="http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/">course finder website page</a>.

UH-000665 - Midwifery Studies

Sandwich Year Out Optional

Sandwich Year Out

Foundation Core

Foundation Optional

Foundation Compulsory

Foundation Level

Intermediate Compulsory

Intermediate Optional

Intermediate Core

Intermediate Level

Honours Compulsory

Honours Core

Honours Optional

Honours Level

Structure

NMC-specific assessment regulation
<ul>
<li>The pass mark is 40% for each theoretical assessment in line with university regulations.  </li>
<li>The medicines calculation test must be achieved at 100% by the end of the course (NMC, 2019a). </li>
<li>Students are required to pass all components of summative assessments in both theory and practice in order to be awarded Bc (Hons) Midwifery Studies. </li>
<li>In order to progress, or be eligible for registration, students are required to pass all theory and  complete the requirements of the Midwifery On-going Record of Achievement (MORA).  All proficiencies in the MORA are awarded either pass/ fail, for which approval has been granted by the PVC for Teaching and Learning.  </li>
<li>There is no condonement on this course.  </li>
<li>There is no compensation in assessments across all theory and practice learning (NMC, 2018a).  </li>
<li>To qualify for the award of the BSc (Hons) Midwifery Studies, students must complete all the course requirements, and only students who successfully obtain 360 credits and successfully meet the NMC Standards will be eligible to apply for registration and entry to the Professional Register.</li>
<li>On completion of the course students have five years in which to apply to register with the NMC if they wish to rely on this qualification. If they fail to register their qualification within five years, they will have to undertake additional education and training or gain such experience as specified in the NMC standards (NMC 2018a).  </li>
<li>Derogation will apply to this course to facilitate individualised assessment schedules where necessary.  </li>
</ul>

Diploma of Higher Education

Certificate of Higher Education

Critically analyse the influence of policies, professional regulations and ethical factors on the role of the midwife in carrying out a holistic systematic examination of the newborn.    

Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for midwives to conduct a systematic examination of the newborn, including fetal and newborn physiology and pathology, multi-professional collaboration, promoting parent-newborn relationships and confident parenting.  

Consistently and confidently apply relevant legal, professional, policy and ethical regulations and frameworks to promote positive outcomes in midwifery practice.   

Apply evidence-informed knowledge and understanding to promote positive outcomes and prevent complications. 

Critique individual, organisational and professional strategies for improving processes and outcomes relating to childbearing complications.   

Discuss the midwife’s role in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the universal care needs of women relating to pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period.   

Reflect on the impact of social, economic and environment factors on the health and well-being of women, their newborn and families.   

Apply a sound understanding of accountability, autonomy and professionalism in working with women and their families to provide care that is based on individual needs, preferences and decisions and strengthens women’s ability to care for themselves and their newborn. 

Critically appraise research design including methodological and ethical issues 

Evaluate their ability to proficiently conduct a holistic systematic assessment of the newborn, considering physiological, psychological, social and spiritual health and well-being.    

Develop a research proposal related to an aspect of midwifery practice. 

Apply evidence-informed understanding to support safe and effective infant feeding.  

Evaluate and apply appropriate evidence-based approaches to supporting and supervising students’ and colleagues’ development.  

Critically appraise the research process. 

Participate co-operatively and professionally in clinical settings with women, their families, multi-professional and multi-agency colleagues.  

Identify and distinguish between the qualities of different approaches to research and research methods, including ethical considerations.  

Explain the importance of parent and newborn mental health and well-being, positive attachment, the transition to parenthood and the factors that impact on these  

Effectively collaborate with women and their families, health and social care colleagues and contribute to safe, accountable clinical practice.   

Demonstrate numeracy related to calculating medicines.

Critically evaluate published research relating to the theory and practice of midwifery and to work within a group to present findings. 

Assess, plan and critically evaluate the physical, emotional, social and nutritional care needs of the newborn with physical or mental health complications, using an evidence-informed, holistic, family-centred and multi-professional, multi-agency approach.   

Evidence progress towards the NMC (2019b) Standards of proficiency for midwives and the NMC (2019a) Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes, including Articles 5, 40, 41 and 42 of the European Parliament Directive 2005/36/EC  

Critically evaluate the knowledge, skills and attributes of the midwife as an effective leader in managing unpredictable or challenging situations, effective team working and supporting the development of students and colleagues. 

Demonstrate the practice requirements of the NMC (2019a) Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes, including Articles 5, 40, 41 and 42 of the European Parliament Directive 2005/36/EC   

Appraise the role of the midwife in using evidence-informed decisions to assess, plan, implement and evaluate universal and additional antenatal, labour, birth, postnatal and neonatal care.  

Review and analyse a specified research approach. 

Demonstrate achievement of all the NMC (2019b) Standards of proficiency for midwives.   

Critically analyse the roles and responsibilities of the midwife in promoting continuous improvements in the quality and safety of sustainable maternity care.   

Critically appraise the roles and professional responsibilities of the midwife in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care for women with additional needs  

Evidence progress towards the NMC (2019b) Standards of proficiency for midwives and the NMC (2019a) Standards for pre-registration midwifery programmes, including Articles 5, 40, 41 and 42 of the European Parliament Directive 2005/36/EC 

Review, discuss and reflect on a published research, identifying its value and relevance to midwifery practice 

Critically appraise and apply contemporary knowledge and understanding to inform safe, effective, respectful, compassionate, person-centred midwifery care.   

Describe the midwife’s role and responsibilities in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the universal and family-centred care needs of the newborn.   

Holistically assess the immediate and on-going health and well-being of the newborn.   

Critically analyse the method used in their research. 

Explain how the organisation of midwifery care impacts on women’s experiences and outcomes.  

Analyse the impact of health and social care legislation and policy on childbearing and family health and well-being.  

Complete a literature search on a chosen topic, using manual and electronic databases. 

Apply evidence-informed knowledge (gained through studying other level four modules on the course) to the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of universal antenatal, labour, birth, postnatal and neonatal care.  

Describe the legal, ethical and professional frameworks underpinning safe and effective care of childbearing women.   

Write a fully referenced research report in a style suitable for publication. 

Critically analyse the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual factors that can contribute to and arise from childbearing complications and additional care needs.  

Critique the roles and responsibilities of the midwife in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care to support mental and social well-being for childbearing women and their families within a multi-professional, multi-agency team and in a variety of contexts.   

Discuss the significance of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics in safe medicine management and administration.   

Describe the roles of biophysics, biochemistry, radiology, pathology, bacteriology, virology and parasitology in supporting effective midwifery care. 

Evaluate and apply appropriate evidence-based approaches to managing complications and emergency situations in midwifery practice  

Explain the anatomy and physiology of fetal development, transition to extra-uterine life, the newborn infant, very early child development and breastfeeding.    

Describe the anatomy and physiology, genetics and genomics of adolescent girls and women and the male reproductive system.      

Discuss the need for safe, respectful, kind, nurturing care that addresses individual psychological, physical, cultural, spiritual and emotional needs.  

Reflect on personal development needs and situations from practice.  

Evaluate the public health, cultural, physical and mental health factors that can predispose to or result from fetal and neonatal pathology.

Analyse the psychological, physical, cultural and spiritual factors that contribute to maternal, newborn and family complications.

Explain the normal changes to female anatomy and physiology during pregnancy, labour, birth and postpartum and factors that can optimise these physiological processes.    

Propose and initiate appropriate, additional care when newborn complications or risks to health and well-being are detected, using evidence-based decision-making and effective communication strategies. 

Reflect on personal and professional achievement and goals for future development.

Apply a sound understanding of childbearing complications and team-working to effectively collaborate with women, their families, multi-disciplinary and inter-agency colleagues using a range of appropriate strategies.  

Apply the ethical principles to the development of and outcomes of the research process.

Reflect on the significance of effective communication within clinical midwifery practice. 

Critically reflect on personal and others’ development needs and situations from practice.  

Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the underpinning anatomy and physiology of the fetus / neonate.   

The School is committed to comprehensive student engagement and works actively with the University of Huddersfield Student Union to support this through the student representative system see further information at: <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.huddersfield.su%2Fcourserepwebsite&amp;data=04%7C01%7CJ.Samples%40hud.ac.uk%7C8cea1bdda46f4bd723ce08d8a0ddea78%7Cb52e9fda06914585bdfc5ccae1ce1890%7C0%7C0%7C637436222268855622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=AbbpD5uT5H%2Fd3c%2FNxE%2FTLkQPcn6eN%2FfS6nOKK9iAJm8%3D&amp;reserved=0">http://www.huddersfield.su/courserepwebsite</a>. 
Within the School, students are represented at committee level from Student Panels and Course Committee to the School Board.  The School also has a Student Council.  Individual feedback on the quality and standards of teaching and learning is received through module and course evaluations.  For placements, an online Practice Assessment Record and Evaluation Tool (PARE) generates placement quality metrics, incorporating student placement evaluations and placement audits. 
Service users and carer representatives are invited to attend and contribute to biannual Course Committee meetings as part of quality assurance processes. They are involved in the programme design, delivery, and evaluation.
An effective external examination system is managed by Registry and all reports are viewed at university, school and course levels.  External examiner and student feedback, as well as all statistical data about the course, is reported through the course committee structure and scrutinised through the University wide annual evaluation process. Feedback from students and external examiners informs the course structure and delivery.
The University has a Diversity, Equality and Inclusivity Enhancement Committee (UEDIEC) and the School has a Diversity Champion, both of which support and drive forward the curriculum development.  As part of the proactive commitment to inclusion, the progress of learners by individual characteristics is monitored at University and School level to support ongoing action planning. This includes data about continuation, progression, and differential attainment by different characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, participation of local areas (POLAR), Index of Multiple Deprivation and disability.

UH-000665

The last Subject Review for the midwifery subject area in 2015 recommended continued approval of the courses within the Midwifery subject area. The panel commended the team on the high employability level (100%) of students, high NSS scores, the level of student engagement with and support for the course and the team’s knowledge and level of commitment to the subject area.

Personal Academic Tutor (PAT) The University has implemented a personal academic tutor system for full-time undergraduate students.  This system aims to both improve the student experience of learning and teaching and increase student retention and achievement rates. Specifically, personal academic tutors:  
<ul>
<li>Provide a personal contact for the student within the University and the School. </li>
<li>Act as a liaison between the student and course leaders to seek any improvements required. </li>
<li>Work with students to develop confidence, a sense of control and a pro-active approach to studies</li>
<li>Aid and direct students to further support with revision strategies, note taking, assessment practices, use of feedback, time-management, careers and progression opportunities.</li>
<li>Work with students to review and reflect upon their own progress and if necessary, on ways to improve it. </li>
<li>Recognise when the problems presented are beyond the personal tutors’ competence and seek guidance and support for the student through the University and/or School referral processes. </li>
<li>Take part in supportive training events.</li>
<li>Maintain a record of PAT contact within the PAT module.</li>
</ul>
 
Module Leader - The module leader is responsible for teaching, learning and assessment of the modules within this course. A module handbook is available for each module studied to provide specific and supportive information.  
 
Year Leader – The year leader will have a specific understanding of matters relating to a specific year of the course.
 
Course Leader - The course leader is responsible for the entire quality assurance arrangements for the course. Students are provided with a course handbook each year.