University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director professor

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 10:26 · Archive

Susan Foyle, Director of Midwifery at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice at the University of Cumbria. She will join the university's Faculty of Health, bringing more than 40 years of experience in nursing and midwifery.

Foyle has held senior executive positions in Australia, including as executive director of nursing, midwifery, quality and safety at Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services. In that role, she was the professional lead for 2,500 registered nurses and midwives across 15 facilities. She received the 2019 Association of Queensland Nursing and Midwifery Leaders Outstanding Achievement Award.

She has experience in higher education, having been appointed as an adjunct professor at Central Queensland University and lecturing in midwifery at the University of Nottingham. At UHMBT, she is the professional lead for midwives and neonatal nurses across the trust.

Foyle said: 'I am truly honoured to accept this role and am grateful for the opportunity to work alongside university colleagues. Together, I hope we can inspire the next generation of midwives and healthcare professionals while continuing to improve outcomes for the communities we serve.'

Professor Karen Stansfield, dean of the Faculty of Health at the University of Cumbria, said: 'It's fantastic to welcome someone as experienced as Susan to our Faculty of Health. Having worked in healthcare systems in both the UK and Australia, the university will benefit from her expertise and professional networks.'

How it is being reported

• University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director as professorA leading figure in nursing and midwifery has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice.News & Star · 4 Nov, 10:16
• University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director as professorA leading figure in nursing and midwifery has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice.Westmorland Gazette · 4 Nov, 10:16
• University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director as professorA leading figure in nursing and midwifery has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice.NW Evening Mail · 4 Nov, 10:16
• University of Cumbria appoints Morecambe Bay midwifery director as professorA leading figure in nursing and midwifery has been appointed as an honorary Professor of Practice.Whitehaven News · 4 Nov, 10:16

In this story: Susan Foyle · University of Cumbria · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust · Central Queensland Hospital and Health Services · Central Queensland University · University of Nottingham · Karen Stansfield

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