Fiona has been part of the midwifery team since September 2017.  She is a registered, practising midwife, having gained registration and a BSc Midwifery Studies First Class (Hons.) from the University of Wolverhampton in February 2010.

Prior to  her move to Higher Education, Fiona held a number of clinical and midwifery leadership roles, including the provision of antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum care, risk management, practice education and culminating in a midwifery matron role at a local Trust. 

Prior to undertaking clinical training, Fiona was an NHS graduate management trainee, subsequently undertaking senior management roles within NHS organisations.  Her dual training provides a sound base for promoting effective clinical management in the provision of safe, quality services. She now uses these experiences in her role as Course Leader for the BMid (Hons.). 

Her passion for midwifery and diverse background enables her to teach across a number of modules and levels.  She  is the module leader for a first year Fundamental Care module which introduces new students to the basics of the childbearing continuum and the provision of care throughout all stages of fetal development, birth and early neonatal care.  Her second year double module Developing Care of Mother and Baby enables the structured transition from novice to more critical and independent care givers in more complex clinical situations.  She also contributes to the provision of maternity care training to Paramedic students at the University, recognising the importance of multiprofessional working to support women in the community.

Fiona leads on recruitment and admissions for undergraduate midwifery programmes at the University.

She has completed the Post Graduate Certificate in Education, is a registered teacher with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and holds Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA).  She holds a Masters Degree with Distinction in Midwifery Studies.  Her dissertation topic combined her interest and first degree in linguistics, with midwifery care; and considers how the language used by midwives impacts on women's physiological and psychological experience.  

Currently supporting joint PPI project between university and local Trust, to introduce student midwives to Patient and Public Involvement in research:  Exercise and nutrition advice for women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. 

Member of the the Royal College of Midwives

Registrant on Midwifery Part of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Register

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

Masters in Midwifery Studies                                 Distinction                  2022

Post Graduate Certificate in Education                                                     2018

NMC Midwifery Register - Teacher Status                                                2018

BSc. (Hons.) Midwifery Studies                                  First Class              2010

Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Health)                                       1996

BA (Hons.) Linguistics & Literature                                 2:1                   1994

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University of Wolverhampton:

     Senior Lecturer - Midwifery                                   09/17 - now

Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust:

     Matron – Intrapartum and Gynaecology Services   11/15 - 08/17

     Practice Development Midwife                              07/13 - 11/15

     Band 7 Project Midwife (Risk Management)           09/11 – 03/13

     Band 5/6 Midwife                                                02/10 – 07/13

Birmingham Children’s Hospital NHS Trust:

     Directorate General Manager                                11/02 – 01/07

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust

     Associate Director of Development & Performance 06/00 – 11/02

Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust:

     Directorate General Manager                                11/98 – 06/00

Sandwell Healthcare NHS Trust:

     Directorate Business Support Manager                  09/96 – 11/98

West Midlands Regional Health Authority:

     NHS Management Trainee                                    09/94 – 09/96

Staff Development & Skills

Genetic Inheritance for the Pregnancy Pathway            2021

Undergraduate PROMPT Train the Trainer                    2019

Newborn Life Support (Resus. Council)                       2017

Newborn and Infant Physical Examination        (Lv 7)  2016

Supporting Learning & Assessment in Practice  (Lv 6)  2014

Care of the Critically Ill Woman                       (Lv 6)  2012     

Fiona is a senior midwifery lecturer, currently in the interim Head of Midwifery/Lead Midwife for Education role for the University.  She has been part of the midwifery team since September 2017.  

Prior to  her move to Higher Education, Fiona held a number of clinical and midwifery leadership roles, including the provision of antenatal, postnatal and intrapartum care, risk management, practice education and culminating in a midwifery matron role at a local Trust. 

Prior to undertaking clinical training, Fiona was an NHS graduate management trainee, subsequently undertaking senior management roles within NHS organisations.  Her dual training provides a sound base for promoting effective clinical management in the provision of safe, quality services. 

Her passion for midwifery and diverse background has enabled her to teach across a number of modules and levels.  Having recently moved into a managerial/leadership position, she retains one first year module - Fundamental Clinical Practice which introduces new students to practice based learning in an NHS multidisciplinary setting.   She also continues to teach and support module assessment across other modules at all levels.

She leads a team of dedicated, enthusiastic midwifery educators, supporting with all aspects of recruitment, selection, induction, curriculum design and delivery, and quality assurance.  She is working closely with clinical placement partners to optimise the student experience in clinical practice.

How language impacts and shapes clinical care - outcomes and experience.

Student experience of support, supervision and assessment in clinical placement learning environments.

NMC Registered Midwife and Qualified Teacher status

Member of the Royal College of Midwives

• Professional Midwifery Advocate
• MSc Midwifery
• BSc (Hons.) Midwifery
• Registered Midwife
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• NMC Qualified Teacher
• PROMPT accredited educator
• Newborn Life Support (Resuscitation Council)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education
• Post Graduate Diploma - Health Service Management
• BA (Hons.) Linguistics and Literature

Fiona had a substantial NHS career in general management  prior to retraining as a clinician.  She then undertook clinical roles across the childbearing pathway, prior to undertaking clinical educator and clinical management roles in the NHS.  

Having previously achieved a BA Hons. in Linguistics and Literature, Fiona has a keen interest in how language impacts and shapes clinical care, which she explored further in her Midwifery Masters dissertation.