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Gillian Sedgewick
MSc , BSc, Dip Midwifery, RM, RN
Midwifery
Introduction
I qualified as a Registered Nurse in 1983 and became a Registered Midwife in 1985; since then I have developed my midwifery practice.
Within my present role as Consultant Midwife (Public Health), I provide professional leadership to support evidence-based changes in clinical practice, lead and develop quality services which supports a midwifery philosophy within the content of both the local and national public health agenda. I provide clinical leadership and act as an expert role model for midwives, as well as supporting collaboration with other professionals, local agencies both within the hospital and community setting as well as supporting families.
I work in clinical practice, leading a Healthy Life Style Clinic for antenatal mothers with a body mass index greater than 40. This clinically supports my contribution to the clinical governance agenda through the provision of advice and support on best practice and support the development of staff. Additionally I have been a Supervisor of Midwives since 2005. I have a working knowledge of the statutory framework for supervision and the role of the Nursing & Midwifery Council. I undertake critical incidents investigations within midwifery practice. I facilitate the audit of midwifery practice in public health and lead and coordinate midwifery research in this field.
I undertake medico-legal work where I accept instructions from both Claimant and Defendant Solicitors and Insurers. I have undergone formal training in the medico-legal process and am fully aware of my responsibilities under the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) pertaining to Expert Witnesses.
Professional Affiliations
Nursing & Midwifery Council
Royal College of Midwives
Professional Education
Registration Number: NMC: Pin No. 80D1108E
2008 Master of Science in Health Sciences (Public Health), University of Teesside
2005 Supervisor of Midwives (MSc level), Northumbria University, Newcastle
2003 Bachelor of Science Honours Women's Health (First Class), University of Teesside
2003 Facilitating teaching and learning in clinical practice, (BSc Level), University of Teesside
1998 Diploma in Midwifery Studies School of Health Studies, South Bank University London
1993 Certificate in Theory and Practice of Counselling, University of Teesside
1985 Registered Midwife Nottingham School of Midwifery, City Hospital, Nottingham
1983 Registered Nurse Cleveland College of Health Studies, University of Teesside