Exploring UNICEF UK Baby Friendly implementation in a maternity unit

PhD Studentship - Exploring the barriers, challenges and opportunities affecting the successful implementation of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative standards into a maternity organisation

This is an exciting opportunity that will enable an aspiring midwife to combine clinical practice with a research role, working across the University and DCH. You will work with supervisors drawn from both academic and clinical institutions in a tri-partite arrangement, and will have access to a wide range of resources to support the project. Formal training in research skills, such as interviewing and observation, will be provided through Bournemouth University’s Centre for Qualitative Research and the Bournemouth University Clinical Research Unit, with personal development through academic supervisors. You will be part of a large body of doctoral students in the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, with access to Postgraduate lectures and support sessions.

Live and work in the beautiful county of Dorset, with outstanding beaches at Poole and Bournemouth and the stunning landscape of the Jurassic coast.

How to apply:

Applications are made via our website using the Apply Online button below. If you have an enquiry about this project please contact us via the Email NOW button below, however your application will only be processed once you have submitted an application form as opposed to emailing your CV to us.

Candidates for funded PhD studentship must demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 4 years.

The PhD Studentships are open to UK, EU and international students. Candidates for a PhD Studentship should demonstrate outstanding qualities and be motivated to complete a PhD in 4 years and must demonstrate:

• A 1st class honours degree and/or a relevant Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent. If English is not your first language you’ll need IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (with a minimum 6.0 in each component).

You must be a midwife registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (UK) and eligible to practice. You must also satisfy the University’s minimum doctoral entry criteria: a 1st class honours degree and/or a relevant Master’s degree with distinction or equivalent. An IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 minimum (or equivalent) is essential for candidates for whom English is not their first language. We will also be looking closely at the qualities, skills and background of each candidate and what they can bring in order to ensure successful and timely completion of the project (within 4 years).