Jacqueline Wier

Jacqueline is the Director of Research within the School of Nursing. Her areas of interest are women's health and nursing pedagogy.

I hold both an Adult Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Midwifery registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. I hold a PhD in Law, where my research explored the current regulation of midwifery practice in the UK. I have worked across all of these health sectors within the National Health Service in the UK in both the acute and community settings. I have had previous experience of working in South Africa as a a midwife and supported students in this role. Since becoming an academic, I have worked within the Midwifery team as a Module Lead for the Law and Ethics in Midwifery Practice module, as well as being the Faculty Level 7 Research Modules Lead for postgraduate taught students. I provided supervision and support for a number of students who were . I am supporting four postgraduate research students and have taken students to completion of their studies as well as being an external examiner for a student completing their doctoral thesis and have conducted a Viva with them. I am currently the Director of Research within the School of Nursing and have been responsible for developing research within the School. This includes the implementation of an annual School Research Conference, Writing for Publication workshops and Creative Methodology workshops. My areas of research include women's health and pedagogy.

I have been a Sessional Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and currently I hold Principal Lecturer status. During my academic career, I have been a module and cohort lead to a number of different students, both undergraduate and postgraduate. I am currently the Professional Lead for Mental Health - a role which has oversight of the mental health curriculum and which ensures that the education of students is in accordance with regulatory standards.

Research interests & Supervison

Do you want to do a research degree? Are you interested in Medicine, Health and Social Care or related topics? Then I would be pleased to hear from you.

I have been the PI in a number of internally and externally funded projects which have a pedagogic focus.

Research Projects

A critical evaluation of the evolution of a new health profession (Sonography) to support future education and development of the profession and its implementation into clinical practice. Researcher(s): Mrs Gillian Dolbear. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Professor Chris Burton. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Exploring prehistoric experiences of child loss and grief: Navigating infant mortality in Iron Age Britain. Researcher(s): Miss Carrie Ann Woollard. Supervisor(s): Dr Lindsey Buster, Dr Jacqueline Wier. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Perimenopause, menopause, mood disorders and their link to societal and family support. Researcher(s): Mrs Claire Frost. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Professor Douglas MacInnes. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Road to hope through grief: A qualitative mixed methods study investigating stillbirth bereavement support pathways for ethnically diverse bereaved parents. Researcher(s): Ms Erin McCloskey. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Professor Douglas MacInnes. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Social determinants of mental health of pregnant women: Exploratory mixed methods research in Nepal. Researcher(s): Dr Lalita Sah. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Professor Eleni Hatzidimitriadou. [Postgraduate Research Project]
The effects of anticipatory grief on carers supporting a person with dementia at home and in a care home. Researcher(s): Mrs Sheila Clarke. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Dr Pat Chung, Professor Douglas MacInnes. [Postgraduate Research Project]
The effects of COVID-19 pandemic and social restrictions on pregnant women with mental health & learning disabilities (prenatal and post-partum). Researcher(s): Ms Mahrooyeh Hadizadeh. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Dr Toni Wright. [Postgraduate Research Project]
Women’s Experiences of Long-Term Impact of Traumatic Childbirth on Their Lives: Examining Relationships, Healthcare Access, and Quality of Life. Researcher(s): Mrs Natalija Kolesnikova. Supervisor(s): Dr Jacqueline Wier, Professor Douglas MacInnes. [Postgraduate Research Project]

I am a reviewer of research projects for the national institute for health research. I am a peer reviewer for a midwifery journal. I have been a midwifery external examiner for a London University.

Does being involved in a research project enhance the postgraduate taught student experience: A qualitative research case study Wier, J., (18 Sep 2024): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Social determinants of the mental health of pregnant women in Nepal: Stakeholder perspectives Sah, L., Hatzidimitriadou, E., Wier, J., Sah, R., (03 Dec 2024): PLoS. [Journal article]
Being part of the team: A case study which examines the experiences and perceptions of a postgraduate taught student involvement in an ongoing research project Wier, J., HEA Advance HE Teaching & Learning Conference. [Conference poster]
How the nursing associate role is viewed by different stakeholders: a qualitative research study Wier, Jacqueline, Price, Nikki, Lake, Kay, Shaw, Tracey, (02 Nov 2023): Mark Allen Group. [Journal article]
Making the transition: A focus group study which explores third year student and newly qualified midwives' perceptions and experiences of becoming a registrant midwife. Wier, Jacqueline, Lake, Kay, (14 May 2022): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Implementing creative methods in baby loss research: Exploring stillbirth bereaved parents’ journeys through collage Wier, J., Mccloskey, E., (Sep 2020): The British Psychological Society. [Journal article]
Enhancing knowledge and skills through the delivery of a bespoke neonatal resuscitation training programme in a developing country Kayembe, F., Wier, J., (26 Apr 2018): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Improving induction of labour for women through the development of a new pathway Wier, J., Hinchey Beer, S., Walker, L., (06 Sep 2018): MA Healthcare. [Journal article]
The use of drama within midwifery education to facilitate the understanding of professional behaviour and values Lawrence, J., Wier, J., (09 Jan 2018): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Protecting the public: an investigation of midwives' perceptions of regulation and the regulator Wier, J., (06 Jun 2017): Elsevier. [Journal article]
Current perceptions of statutory supervision of midwifery: time for change Wier, J., (02 Apr 2015): MA Healthcare. [Journal article]
Protecting the public: the current regulation of midwifery Wier, J., RCM Legal Birth Conference. [Conference poster]
Protecting the public: the current regulation of midwifery Wier, J., RCOG: Women's Patient Safety Day. [Conference poster]
Informed consent and the birth plan Wier, J.. [Journal article]

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