Master of Public Health - Merit - 2021  

Practical Risk Management training - 2019

Genetic Risk Assessment and Counselling - Level 7 - Distinction - 2014  

Screening Masterclass - 2014  

Preparation of Supervisors of Midwives - Level 7 - Distinction- 2013  

Newborn Life Support - Resuscitation Council UK - 2013  

Post Graduate Certificate in Organisational Change (Health Care) - Level 7- Merit - 2011  

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics - ALSO UK - 2008 & 2004

Immediate Life Support - Resuscitation Council UK - 2005

Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice - ENB 997 - 2001

Registered Midwife - BSc (Hons) Midwifery - First class - 2000  

Accident and Emergency Nursing - ENB 199 -1996  

Registered General Nurse - BA (Hons) Nursing Studies - 2:2 - 1994

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My NHS career began 34 years ago as a student nurse, which led onto registered nurse roles firstly in Trauma, then specialism in Accident and Emergency. Professional curiosity sparked a career change to midwifery, and I knew immediately that this was my true calling.

My 24-year midwifery career has provided me with countless wonderful moments, as well as times of great challenge. Personal and professional development has supported my career, which encompasses the full spectrum of antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care provision, from team and rotational midwifery in busy obstetric units, to senior posts in a stand-alone midwife-led unit and across a multi-site Trust. My particular area of expertise is in antenatal and newborn screening, where I have held several senior local, regional and national midwifery roles. I am also an experienced mentor and preceptor.

In all of my roles, my focus has always been that women and birthing people should receive safe, high-quality and evidence-based care. I bring with me wide and diverse experience which has developed my advanced levels of professional knowledge and expertise across the continuum of maternity service provision.Throughout my career, I have continued to develop my practice and have attained extensive knowledge and expertise in many areas, which include:

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