This inspirational career provides excellent opportunities for experienced midwives to use their academic knowledge and clinical practice expertise, along with their leadership and management skills, to contribute to the life chances of women and babies through educating midwives.

Midwifery lecturers usually work in universities using a wide range of activities such as lectures, seminars, tutorials, role play and skills laboratories. They are also responsible for assessments and developing the curriculum.

Working in higher education has a number of advantages such as flexibility in working patterns, job security, a clear career progression path and a decent salary. However, the work can be challenging and complex, with many internal and external factors shaping the experience.

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