Lecturer in Health Sciences (Midwifery) in Bangor

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Lecturer in Health Sciences (Midwifery)

Job Number: BU04120

School/Department: School of Health Sciences

Grade: 7 or 8

Contract Duration: Permanent

Responsible to: Head of School

Closing Date: 03-11-2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the above permanent full-time post working in the School of Health Sciences, an academic-led School with a reputable research programme with teaching and learning activity at the Bangor campus.

At Bangor University we offer a stimulating environment and support to enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions. Available at Grade 7 or 8 (dependant on experience and qualifications) this post provides an opportunity for experienced candidates to be part of an enthusiastic team to take our programmes forward in line with a range of regulatory approvals and to support student learning.

We are an ambitious and growing School of Health Sciences with a sustained history of excellence. The Bachelor of Midwifery programme, at Bangor University, continues to demonstrate excellence through its consistently high levels of student satisfaction and outstanding National Student Survey results (ranked 1st in Wales for Overall Student Satisfaction). Graduates are highly sought after by employers, reflecting the programme’s commitment to preparing confident, compassionate and competent practitioners for contemporary maternity services.

The successful candidate may be an experienced Midwifery lecturer or new to Midwifery education. Support in role will be provided for those new to education. They will contribute to teaching and learning within the School as part of a team responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational activities for midwifery and health care programme at undergraduate with responsibilities to ensure quality practice placement experiences for students within the partnership placement providers across North Wales.

Candidates should be educated to or working towards a Masters level in a relevant subject area and should possess current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Candidates willing to undertake a Masters will also be considered.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post.

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

This role will be located on campus at Bangor. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence this post as soon as possible.

For an informal discussion, please contact: Programme Lead for Midwifery Julie Roberts j.g.roberts@bangor.ac.uk Lead Midwife for Education; Ruth Lovelady (Staff) r.lovelady@bangor.ac.uk Head of School, Professor Julie Green, julie.green@bangor.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 3/11/2026

Bangor’s mission is for a research-led University of and for North Wales, providing transformative learning experiences and nurturing a positive impact on society regionally, nationally, and internationally (Strategy 2030). Across the University, research and teaching are closely inter-linked: almost all research academics teach, ensuring that our students benefit from the knowledge created by our research.

In REF2021, 40% of our research is considered 4* or world-leading and 45% is 3* or internationally excellent. 77% of Bangor’s research was scored as 4* or 3* in the last REF in 2014. In REF2021 it has increased to 85%. In REF2021, Bangor is 41st for the proportion of our research environment judged to be world-leading and 46th (out of 129 - excluding six single-subject institutions) in the sector for research.

The School of Health Sciences is an interprofessional school which sits within the College of Medicine & Health and provides medical, health, and care education and research at Bangor University. The School works in partnership with health, social and educational care providers through well established links to enable a total clinical and academic experience to be provided for all students.

Purpose of the Job

• To teach at undergraduate level, including supervision of projects and students.
• To develop teaching materials or methodologies, for example course design or assessment and being module coordinator.
• To provide pastoral and academic support to undergraduate and postgraduate students. To undertake administrative duties as designated by the Head of School.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Teaching duties will include:

• Undertake module lead responsibilities in areas of health sciences and research methodology.
• Review ethical aspects of research proposals and protocols for internal review.
• Plan, prepare and deliver lectures and tutorials, responding effectively to a variety of student backgrounds, learning styles and class sizes.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate projects.
• Act as personal tutor to a number of undergraduate and postgraduate students, providing advice, guidance and support.
• Contribute to the development of new programmes and undertaking role of module coordinator or contributing to module co-ordination.
• Assist programme leads and directors in the preparation of data for quality assurance purposes.
• Assist programme leads and directors in the preparation of reports as required to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Promote the work of the School of Health Sciences by supporting marketing and recruitment activities, admissions and providing students with pastoral support.
• Undertake other duties as requested by the Head of School.
• Maintain and develop Scholarly activities in line with University and College strategies.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/herself and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions.
• The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

• Working towards or willing to undertake a Higher Degree (MSc) in midwifery or a related subject.
• Professional registration with the appropriate regulatory body (i.e. the Nursing and Midwifery Council).

In addition, to be appointed at Grade 8:

• Master’s Degree in a relevant subject area
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or equivalent OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCertHE) or equivalent OR Recognised by the HEA as a Fellow / Recognised by Advance HE as a Fellow against Descriptor 2 of the UKPSF (or minimum of 3 years substantial teaching experience for conversion to HEA Fellowship within 3 years of appointment).
• PhD, or near to completion

Experience/Knowledge

• Demonstrable experience of midwifery education.
• Knowledge of regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Evidence of dissemination of own research at a national level, including journal outputs and presentations at scientific meetings.

Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
• Demonstrate high-level presentation and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.
• Evidence of external networking and profile-raising.
• Ability to develop and use online teaching materials.

Other

• Demonstrate an understanding of the bilingual landscape of the University and of North Wales and the ensuing responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop and progress post-graduate programmes that are compatible with commissioner and partners’ requirements and aims.
• Be willing to travel across North Wales to meet programme requirements.
• This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this post.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds.

We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us.

When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment.

Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration.

Disclosure & Barring Service

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years.

Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.

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