Midwifery presentation - City University London Undergraduate Open Day 2 July 2014

Academic excellence for business and the professions

Learning to Care: A journey into Midwifery

School of Health Sciences

Welcome!

Suzanne Lee, Midwifery Lecturer, School of Health Sciences


Why Midwifery?

A profession that is always in demand

Increasing birth rate

National shortage of midwives

A demanding, challenging and hugely rewarding career

A variety of options – work in:Hospitals

Birth CentresThe communityIndependently


What does a midwife do?

Care for women and their babies from the beginning of pregnancy to at least ten days after birth, and maybe more

Prepare care plans to include ante- and post-natal visit

Support mothers’ choices – place and type of birth, infant feeding, family planning

Care during labour and birth

Visit women after the birth; use clinical and caring skills to monitor both mother and baby


• A caring and respectful partnership approach to women’s needs and their choices

• Knowledge of the biology and physiology of reproduction and of factors that are important for the health and well-being of mothers, babies, families

• Knowledge of the social and cultural factors influencing the life and health choices of women, their families and the maternity services

• An insight into the complex emotional and psychological needs of mothers and their families and how best to respond to them

• Clinical skills which ensure that women receive safe, appropriate and supportive care that is WOMAN-CENTRED.

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What makes a good midwife?

Sound clinical knowledge base

Up-to-date evidence-based practice

Self awareness

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work flexibly in a variety of settings


Why City?

Leading provider of midwifery education for over 120 years – School incorporates the St Bartholomew School of Nursing and Midwifery

An innovative and responsive curriculum

Active research activity, informing healthcare practice and teaching

Significant focus on clinical skills

Links with leading institutions providing excellent placement settings for students

Located in a lively and vibrant area of London, exposing students to diverse cultures and experiences

An excellent reputation for the quality of our graduating students.


City University London - leading global university committed to academic excellence and focused on business and the professions

90% of students are satisfied with the quality of their education

(2013 National Student Survey)

Top 10 in the UK for international students

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014)

Top 5% of universities in the world

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013/14)

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Research in 15 areas of a quality comparable with the best in the world

(2008 Research Assessment Exercise)

Top 10 in the UK for graduate salaries

(The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide League Table 2014; Lloyds Bank University Quality of Student Life Survey 2013)


£25,000 average starting salary for undergraduate degree graduates

92%of our under -graduates are in employment or further study after graduation

120 years of experience in training health professionals

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distinct areas with state-of-the-art clinical skills suites and laboratories for nursing, midwifery, radiography, optometry and speech and language therapy

130+academic staff who are leading health educators, practitioners and researchers

The School of Health Sciences leading the field of healthcare education and health policy with our interdisciplinary approach and world-class research


Our courses

We offer a wide range of courses for those who want to work in healthcare (pre

registration) and those who already work in the sector (post-registration) at

different levels:

• Undergraduate• Top-up degrees• Conversion degrees

In various areas such as:

Health Management, Policy and Research; Human Communication;

Long Term Conditions and Long Term Care; Mental Health; Midwifery;

Nursing; Optometry; Public Health; Radiography; and Speech and Language

Therapy.

• Masters• CPD• Research – PhDs


Our staff

• Clinical experience• Research active• Informing best practice and policy• Author of core textbooks

Networking Events and Lectures• The Dean’s Lecture Series: with our leading Professors and external

speakers who are key figures in the health and social care sector.


Course summaryBSc Midwifery

3 year course, September entry

Places highly sought after

NHS funded tuition fees

40% theory – 60% practice

Student / study support

5 days a week (37½ hours)

7 weeks holiday per year

Note: A five-day week where placements take place over the 24 hour cycle of care and can include

nights and weekends Uniforms provided May be entitled to a NHS bursary


How the course works

Year 1: Introduction to the Delivery of Professional Midwifery Practice

Year 2: Developing an Identity as professional midwife

Year 3: Developing Professional Autonomy and working as a midwife

Structured in interrelated themes (Applied Biological Science, Fundamental Aspects of care, Psychology, Sociology and Public Health, Professional Nursing and Midwifery Knowledge, personal and academic development, IT and research)

Variety of ways of assessing:

Written case studies Enquiry Based Learning Exams OSCEs Portfolio of Practice


Placements

4 Placement Trusts, “Communities of Practice”: • Barts Health The Royal London Hospital • Barts Health Newham University Hospital • University College London Hospital • Homerton Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Organisation of care, learning opportunities

Support from the university: • Programme Manager• Personal tutors• Module leaders• Clinical Placement Facilitators• Sign-off mentors • Link Lecturers• Consultant Midwives


The Prospects

Midwives start in the NHS usually on a Band 5

Employability - renowned

Practice, education, research, consultant midwife, specialist practice

Progression and career prospects are good, are varied

Further study to Mentorship programme, Audit/Research, MSc, PhD


How do we select students?

Presentation, articulate, insightful, caring, able to adapt and respond, able to use criticism, good basic education, literacy and numeracy, professionalism….

If this is you….then midwifery needs YOU!


Entry Requirements

Unless studying towards an Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, all applicants must have 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English Language at A*- C.

• Typical offers require one of the following:

• 'A' Level: 320 UCAS tariff points from three A2 subjects • IB: 33 • Access to HE Diploma: Pass in a QAA recognised Access to HE Diploma in a

Nursing, Midwifery, Health or Social Care subject. Nutrition or Paramedic Studies will not be considered - full award (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at Level 3 including 27 credits at distinction and 15 credits at Level 2. This must include Mathematics and English Language GCSE equivalent passed at first attempt, if not already achieved.

• BTEC: DDM (Health and Social Care or Science related subject only)



Interview / Selection Day

• Numeracy and Literacy testing

• Aptitude tests

• Meeting staff and students

• Tour of the University

• Discussion in your group around a midwifery topic


NHS Funding

• Fees funded for UK/EU nationals

• Non-means tested grant of £1,000 for all UK students

• Means tested Bursary – available

Strict eligibility criteria apply: www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/Students


Qualifications

Successful students will graduate with:

• BSc Honours Midwifery from City University London

• Registration on the Midwifery part of the NMC Register


Course summary

Postgraduate Diploma/MSc Midwifery (78 week shortened course for

nurses)

78 weeks over three semesters. Start dates in February and September.

Salaried course funded by the NHS

Applicants should hold a lower second class honours degree or equivalent

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as

adult nurses and have at least six months’ clinical experience


Other support

• Student Help desk• Student Centre• Library services• IT support• Students’ Union• Sport and fitness• Social activities

Find out more today!

See the Open Day Guide for details of talks or what to visit...

Or go to www.city.ac.uk

http://www.city.ac.uk/


Any questions?

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What’s next?

• Tour of facilities• Information stand – Common Room• Open day guide: other talks / key places to visit• Further information:

– www.city.ac.uk/health – 020 7040 5000– [email protected] – Social media / current students:

www.facebook.com/cityhealthsciences

https://twitter.com/CityUniHealth

http://www.city.ac.uk/health

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/cityhealthsciences

https://twitter.com/CityUniHealth

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Midwifery presentation - City University London Undergraduate Open Day 2 July 2014

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