About

Growing up in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, I attended my local school, sixth form and then came here, to Sheffield Hallam University to study Midwifery on the BSc programme in 2013. Qualifying from SHU with NMC registration as a Midwife in 2016 I then went on to pursue my Midwifery career in the NHS with rotational roles in two differing Trusts within the local area, later settling as Ward Sister and Learning Environment Manager. 

I have now commenced an academic career at Sheffield Hallam University within the Midwifery team as a Lecturer, where I teach across the BSc and MSc programmes and lead a Level 4 Module 'Foundations in Midwifery Care'. 
At SHU I am also an Academic Advisor, Academic Assessor as well as a Link Lecturer for Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust. 

Other related training I have completed includes postgraduate study to perform the systemic examination of the newborn (SEN, previously NIPE). I also am currently pursuing my MSc in Higher Midwifery, due to complete September 2025 which will also provide me with the qualification as a PMA (Professional Midwifery Advocate).

Special interests within Midwifery include:

Systemic examination of the newborn (SEN/NIPE) 
Aromatherapy and massage in Midwifery care
Infant feeding and parenting 
Escalation in the workplace, and Human Factors
Neurodiversity and disability (particularly in staff and students, working in the NHS)

Teaching

School of Health and Social Care

College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences

Subject area:

Midwifery

Courses taught:

BSc, MSc Midwifery

Modules taught:

Across all Modules, at all levels on the BSc and MSc Midwifery

Research

• Health Research Institute

Currently completing MSc in Higher Midwifery and also PMA training.