Mrs Sharon Jones

Clinical Learning Facilitator in Midwifery (Welsh Medium), Midwifery

+44 (0) 1792 602774

sharon.m.jones@swansea.ac.uk

Fluent Welsh Speaker

Office - 125
First Floor
Vivian Building
Singleton Campus

About

Sharon Jones is (Welsh Medium) Clinical Facilitator in Midwifery. She is the lead for Welsh language learning, Simulation training, disability and (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) EDI lead within the midwifery faculty.

Areas Of Expertise

Community Midwifery
Low risk pregnancy
Homebirths

Career Highlights

Teaching Interests

Welsh Language Education

Simulation education

Taught Modules

SHM111 Introduction to Maternity Care

This module explores current family policy and introduces learners to the context of maternity services including aspects of physiology and maternity care.
SHM112 Working as a Doula

This module introduces learners to the role of the doula and key concepts and skills relating to doula practice.
SHM127 Psychosocial Dimensions of Pregnancy and Parenting

This module introduces learners to the psychological and social dimensions of pregnancy and parenting, covering basic psychological theories, the psychological and emotional impact of pregnancy and parenting, social dimensions of pregnancy, birth and the family, and the social context of motherhood.
SHM129 Optimising Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting

This module introduces to basic skills in health promotion, illness prevention, and optimization of health and wellbeing in childbearing.
SHM135 Working in the Maternity Care Team

This module introduces learners to a deeper knowledge and understanding of the role of the maternity support worker in the wider health care team.
SHM136 Pregnancy and the Professional Midwife

This module will introduce the student to the role of the midwife as an accountable, autonomous, professional practitioner. It will introduce pregnancy as a normal physiological process and consider the midwife¿s role in working to promote positive outcomes.
SHM137 The Journey to Birth

This module will continue to build on the student¿s knowledge of pregnancy and introduce labour and birth as a normal physiological process, focusing on the midwife¿s role in working to promote positive outcomes.
SHM248 Additional Care for Women with Complex Needs

This module will prepare students to identify and manage the care of women with additional care needs including management of both pre-existing and emergent conditions. The module will explore the evidence base to equip students to use current statistical data to inform their practice. Students will also further develop their understanding that the care needs of women and families may relate to physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual factors.
SHM249 Parenting and Neonatal Care: supporting additional needs

This module will further develop the students¿ knowledge and understanding of the role of the midwife in caring for women, newborn infants and their families during the transition to parenthood. This includes caring for women, babies and families where there are complications and additional care needs. This module will build on pre-existing knowledge and develop the student¿s holistic and critical approach to both the care of the newborn and the transition to parenthood.

Career History

Clinical Facilitator in Midwifery, Swansea University

January 2021 - Present

Other Roles

Community Midwife, Hywel Dda University Health Board

2011 - 2022

Mrs Sharon Jones

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Welsh language proficiency

About

Areas Of Expertise

Career Highlights

Taught Modules

SHM111 Introduction to Maternity Care

SHM112 Working as a Doula

SHM127 Psychosocial Dimensions of Pregnancy and Parenting

SHM129 Optimising Health and Wellbeing in Pregnancy, Birth and Parenting

SHM135 Working in the Maternity Care Team

SHM136 Pregnancy and the Professional Midwife

SHM137 The Journey to Birth

SHM248 Additional Care for Women with Complex Needs

SHM249 Parenting and Neonatal Care: supporting additional needs

Career History

Clinical Facilitator in Midwifery, Swansea University

Other Roles

Community Midwife, Hywel Dda University Health Board