Becoming an Early Career Midwifery Lecturer

Students are the future of midwifery practice and vital to the sustainability of the workforce.1 Four years post qualification, I wondered if it was too soon in my career to apply for a midwifery lecturer role but nearly one year on, I am so glad I did. Having undertaken practice education roles in the NHS, I felt it was critical to provide excellent midwifery education to students. Working in academia, I can support more students over a longer period and hopefully have a positive impact on the next generation of midwives. Prior to applying for this role, I struggled to find others who had followed a similar career pathway, and I wanted to share my experiences, to inspire others.