I am currently Programme Leader for B.A. (Hons) Midwifery and senior midwifery lecturer. My International work includes my role as International Mobility Coordinator (Allied Health) for the School of Nursing and Allied Health, a recipient of a BJM Award and working collaboratively with Commonwealth Fellowship Award Participants. Further roles have included working as a Supervisor of Midwives (SOM) at Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, and clinical shifts in a specialist antenatal clinic.
I have recently obtained funding from LJMU to study for a part-time PhD, my area of research is "Negation in the Childbearing Continuum: An in-depth exploration of women's experiences. I commenced my PhD studies in November 2016.
My area of expertise is working with vulnerable families, public health and safeguarding within midwifery, and I have previously managed a specialist midwifery team with the public health remit.
Degrees
University of Manchester, United Kingdom, M.A., Ethics & Philosophy
University of Manchester, United Kingdom, Professional Studies in Midwifery
Academic appointments
International Mobility Coordinator, LJMU, LJMU, 2018 - present
Programme Leader Midwifery, Senior Midwifery Lecturer, School of Nursing & Allied Health, Liverpool John Moores University, 2011 - present
Postgraduate training
PG Cert HE (NMC), United Kingdom, Liverpool John Moores University, ? - present
Journal article
Hassan SM, Leavey C, Rooney JS, Puthussery S. 2020. A qualitative study of healthcare professionals' experiences of providing maternity care for Muslim women in the UK. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 20 :400-400 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Hassan SM, Leavey C, Rooney JS. 2019. Exploring English speaking Muslim women's first-time maternity experiences: a qualitative longitudinal interview study BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 19 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
McCann M, Newson LM, Charnley MS, Rooney J, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. A qualitative study exploring midwives’ perceptions and knowledge of maternal obesity. Reflecting on their experiences of providing healthy eating and weight management advice to pregnant women. Maternal and Child Nutrition, 14 DOI Author Url Publisher Url Public Url
Rooney JS. 2004. Maternity care in the Maltese Archipelago RCM Midwives Journal, 7 :514-517
Rooney JS. 2004. Listening to the Voice Within Midwifery Matters, :16-16
Conference publication
Charnley MS, McCann MT, Newson L, Rooney JS, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. Midwives perceptions, knowledge and experiences of providing nutritional advice to pregnant women with obesity PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E80-E80 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
McCann MT, Newson LM, Charnley MS, Rooney JS, Burden C, Abayomi JC. 2017. Midwives' knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women PROCEEDINGS OF THE NUTRITION SOCIETY, 76 :E90-E90 DOI Author Url Publisher Url
Report
Lewis C, Harris J, Forde M, Rooney J. 2016. Maternity Needs Assessment for Cheshire, Merseyside and West Lancashire Final Report. Maternity Needs Assessment for Cheshire, Merseyside and West Lancashire Final Report.
Highlighted activities
Research Grants Awarded:
LJMU, Negation in the Childbearing Continuum: An in-depth exploration of women's experiences., Grant value (£): Part time PhD Fees, Duration of research project: 5 years. 2016
British Council, Newton Fund, Advancing Maternity protection in Malaysia: Meeting Social Welfare and Business Needs, and Contributing to Economic Development, Grant value (£): 2000, Duration of research project: 1 week. 2016
LJMU, A study to explore the experiences of midwives in caring for pregnant women with obesity; a proposal., Julie Abayomi, Margaret Charnley, Jane Rooney Lisa Newson & Mary McCann, Grant value (£): 600, Duration of research project: 10 months. 2016
Other Professional Activity:
British Academy Funded Workshop "Improving Institutional Responses to Maternity protection in Malaysia: Drawing from Maternity Experiences and Practises in the UK" (2016) Middlesex University, London, participant..
Co-Organiser Commonwealth Fellowship Scheme for visiting International Fellows 7 Fellows (6 Midwives 1 HV) 4 week visit with LJMU as host.
Professional activities
Conference presentation:
Midwives knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women, The Nutrition Society: Irish Section Conference 2017: What governs what we eat?, Belfast, UK, Poster presentation. 2017
Midwives perceptions, knowledge and experiences of providing nutritional advice to pregnant women with obesity, The Nutrition Society: IMidwives knowledge and experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women, Belfast, UK, Oral presentation. 2017
Poster: "Midwives knowledge & experiences of providing weight management advice to pregnant women", Nutritional Society Conference, Poster presentation. 2017
Research Grants Awarded:
LJMU, Travel Expenses for Doctoral Study Day at the British Library, Grant value (£): £100, Duration of research project: 5 years part time. 2017
LJMU, Negation in the Childbearing Continuum: An in-depth exploration of women's experiences., Grant value (£): Part time PhD Fees, Duration of research project: 5 years. 2016
British Council, Newton Fund, Advancing Maternity protection in Malaysia: Meeting Social Welfare and Business Needs, and Contributing to Economic Development, Grant value (£): 2000, Duration of research project: 1 week. 2016
LJMU, A study to explore the experiences of midwives in caring for pregnant women with obesity; a proposal., Julie Abayomi, Margaret Charnley, Jane Rooney Lisa Newson & Mary McCann, Grant value (£): 600, Duration of research project: 10 months. 2016
Other invited event:
RCM Public Health Think Tank, London, The RCM is undertaking A DoH funded project. This project aims to redefine the public health role for maternity services by proposing a new public health model for midwives and MSWs across England. This work falls under Action Area 1 of the NHS England's "Compassion in Practice Implementation Plans" - and aims to contribute to "developing the new public health role for midwives". Results of a survey carried by the University of Cardiff are being analysed and the think tank aims to generate ideas from a wide group of professionals and users with a public health remit.. 2015
Award:
Vice Chancellors Award: LJMU Team of the Year 2015, LJMU. 2015
Membership of professional bodies:
Fellow, Higher Education Authority (HEA). 2014
Teaching qualification:
P.G. Cert in H.E. (NMC). 2013
Other Professional Activity:
British Academy Funded Workshop "Improving Institutional Responses to Maternity protection in Malaysia: Drawing from Maternity Experiences and Practises in the UK" (2016) Middlesex University, London, participant..
Co-Leader delegation from School of NAH to Uganda June 2017.
Co-Organiser Commonwealth Fellowship Scheme for visiting International Fellows 7 Fellows (6 Midwives 1 HV) 4 week visit with LJMU as host.