People
Tracey Bryan
Lecturer in Midwifery
School/Department: Healthcare, School of
Email: tb307@leicester.ac.uk
Profile
Tracey has been a registered adult nurse prior to becoming a midwife in 2003, working at University Hospitals of Leicester (NHS) Trust until 2022 in a variety of roles, providing antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care within the hospital and community. Most recently working as a practice development midwife providing education and training to the multidisciplinary team.
As a Professional Midwifery Advocate, Tracey works within the university and trust to support both students and midwives with their emotional wellbeing and resilience.
Research
Teaching
I hold a Master’s Degree in Clinical Education, a Postgraduate Certificate in Interprofessional Education, and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). My academic and professional focus lies in advancing midwifery education and fostering collaborative, interprofessional learning environments.
Currently, I serve as the Module Lead for the following areas:
- Midwifery Practice
- Additional Care Needs
- Pharmacology in Midwifery Practice
In addition to my module leadership, I contribute to teaching across several key areas, including:
- Interprofessional Education (IPE) modules
- Emergencies in Childbearing
- Clinical Skills, where I also hold a leadership role
I am also the Placement Lead for Midwifery Practice, overseeing the coordination and quality assurance of clinical placements to ensure students gain meaningful, practice-based learning experiences.
My work is driven by a commitment to excellence in teaching, student support, and the development of safe, competent, and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Activities
Nursing and Midwifery Council Midwifery Registrant
Royal College of Midwives
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Professional Midwifery Advocate Academic Network
Interests
• Supporting physiological birth
• Emergencies in childbearing
• Interprofessional education
• Clinical midwifery skills and simulation
• Wellbeing of midwives and students
Qualifications
2000 - Diploma of HE in Nursing (Adult)
2001 – High Dependency Nursing
2003 – BSc (Hons) Midwifery
2007 – Professional Education in Practice (Mentorship) Course
2013 – Preparation for Supervisors of Midwives Course
2016 – Human Factors Train the Trainer Course
2016 – Professional Midwifery Advocate Course
2021 – PGCE Interprofessional Education
2021 – Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
2025 – MSc in Clinical Education