Senior Lecturer in Midwifery

I began my career as a registered nurse in 1996, before training locally with the University of Luton and qualifying as a midwife in 2004.

I am registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as a Registered Midwife and a Registered Teacher.

Prior to joining the University I worked as a practice development midwife, it was this role that ignited my passion for educating our future midwifery workforce.

I am committed to developing students to gain the clinical skills and professional attributes required to succeed in the midwifery profession and beyond.

Qualifications

• Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• MA Medical Education
• PGCert Healthcare leadership
• BSc (Hons) Midwifery
• Diploma in Higher Education
• Registered Midwife

Teaching Expertise

• Course coordinator for the BSc Midwifery (2nd Registration)
• Unit lead for Scope of Professional practice (2^nd Registration)
• Unit lead for Managing Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies (2^nd Registration)
• Unit lead for Reflection and Preceptorship Preparation ( 2^nd Registration)
• Unit lead for Complex Needs and Critical Care in Maternity (3yr Course)
• Obstetric emergencies both in the classroom and simulation setting
• Link lecturer for Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS trust

Research Interests

• Student midwives experiences of their first allocated placement to Labour ward.
• Preparing students for preceptorship and beyond.

Contact Details

T: +44 (0)1296 734323
E: karen.white1@beds.ac.uk