Experienced research and clinical midwife, with a focus on improving maternity and neonatal care through evidence. Proven track record in working with researchers, supporting study development and identifying gaps in evidence, innovation and guidance. Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Research Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
2024.01 - Current
Facilitate and co-ordinate the safe and efficient operation of numerous maternity research studies simultaneously, across three clinical sites at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL).
Identifying new studies, via networking, that would benefit health outcomes of UHL service users, particularly those that target evidence gaps or inequalities.
Support the development of evidence-based guidelines and policies, based on research findings, leading to improved safe and personalised care.
Undertaking all tasks related to a research studies lifespan, from set up and recruitment to close down and archiving. Tasks include, but are not limited to, undertaking study feasibility, obtaining approvals, screening and consenting, performing data collection and entry.
Pro-actively identify research barriers and implementing solutions, to support seamless study development.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive data records, giving due regard to confidentiality.
Ensure research activities prioritise patient well-being and compliance with ICH Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
Build strategic relationships and collaborate with service users and the wider research team, to ensure efficient and safe running of studies alongside clinical activity.
Disseminate research findings to the clinical teams and service users, in innovative and varied ways, to receive feedback and implement changes to practice to improve maternity and neonatal care.
Clinical Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Leicester, Leicestershire
2022.11 - Current
Provide evidenced-based, safe, woman-centred, midwifery care throughout the child bearing continuum.
Provide physical and emotional care following miscarriage, termination, stillbirth and neonatal death.
Quickly develop effective relationships with service users, to provide personalised care and advocate for them.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional conduct, in line with unit policies and guidelines, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code.
Give due regard to the needs, customs, values and spiritual beliefs of women, birthing people and their families, and deal with them sensitively.
Facilitate a positive learning environment for students and staff, to continually develop skills, knowledge and confidence, to ultimately ensure safe maternal and neonatal care.
Undertake all mandatory training and continuous personal development, to ensure knowledge, skills and care are evidence-based and safe.
Catering Assistant
Webbs - Webbs Garden Centres ltd
Wychbold, Worcestershire
2019.06 - 2019.11
Built strong relationships with customers through excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering loyalty and return visits.
Front of House Staff
3a Social - GCCH Holdings Ltd
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2018.09 - 2019.08
Communicated effectively with team members and the public, to ensure efficient and seamless service.
Online Spread Designer
Next - Next PLC
Leicester, Leicestershire
2012.03 - 2018.09
Designed and created impactful online assets for Next's platforms, adhering to brand guidelines and meeting tight deadlines.
Collaborated with internal and external stakeholders to support design initiatives and sales goals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
De Montfort University
Leicester
2019.09 - 2022.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)
Heart of Worcestershire College
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2018.09 - 2019.08
Bachelor of Arts - Textile Design
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham
2008.09 - 2011.08
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
North East Worcestershire College
Worcester
2007.09 - 2008.08
A-Levels - Textile Design
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2005.09 - 2007.08
A-Levels - Art
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2005.09 - 2007.08
A-Levels - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2005.09 - 2007.08
GCSEs - English Literature
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2003.09 - 2005.08
GCSEs - English Language
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2003.09 - 2005.08
GCSEs - Math
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove
2003.09 - 2005.08
GCSEs - Science Double Award
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2003.09 - 2005.08
Skills
Facilitating research studies
Understanding of research methodology
Collaboration with maternity researchers
Sensitive communication with bereaved individuals
Networking and interpersonal skills
Workload management skills
Ability to identify gaps in evidence, innovations and guidelines
Effective communication and presentation
Translating complex research into content
Professional development
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2026
Saving Babies' Lives, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2025
Health Literacy Awareness, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2025
Good Clinical Practice, NIHR Clinical Research Network, 2024
Informed Consent, NIHR Clinical Research Network, 2024
Childbearing Loss & Bereavement, University Hospitals of Leicester, 2023
Cultural Competency and Safety, Sheffield Maternity Cooperative, 2021
Baby Loss, Beyond Bea, 2020
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Research Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2024.01 - Current
Clinical Midwife
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
2022.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Midwifery
De Montfort University
2019.09 - 2022.08
Catering Assistant
Webbs - Webbs Garden Centres ltd
2019.06 - 2019.11
Front of House Staff
3a Social - GCCH Holdings Ltd
2018.09 - 2019.08
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Higher Education Diploma (Health Professionals)
Clinical Research Coordinator II at Washington University School Of MedicineClinical Research Coordinator II at Washington University School Of Medicine
Associate Director of Research Planning, Administrative Director of Research at MD Anderson Cancer CenterAssociate Director of Research Planning, Administrative Director of Research at MD Anderson Cancer Center