Rachel Gray

Biography

Rachel Gray MAHEP, FHEA, BSc (Hons) Midwifery is a Lecturer in Midwifery at Keele University and Programme Lead for the BSc Midwifery and BSc Midwifery Apprenticeship programmes. She is a registered Midwife, Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor), and Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber, with over 20 years of experience across maternity services, public health, healthcare leadership, and higher education.

Rachel is passionate about developing compassionate, evidence-based practitioners and has extensive experience in curriculum design, student support, simulation-based education, and practice learning. Her academic interests include women's health, public health, health inequalities, student belonging, assessment and feedback, and professional development within healthcare education.

A Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Rachel holds a Masters degree in Higher Education Practice and is committed to advancing innovative teaching approaches that enhance student learning and prepare future midwives to meet the evolving needs of women, babies, and families.