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Midwife

Midwives care for women through pregnancy, birth and postnatal recovery. You need GCSE English and maths, biology A-level or equivalent, an approved midwifery degree, and NMC registration. Placements span community and hospital settings. Pay follows NHS bands.

Stages

  1. 1

    GCSE choices

    English, maths and science.

  2. 2

    A-level or equivalent

    Biology or human biology preferred.

  3. 3

    University or degree apprenticeship

    BSc midwifery or midwifery degree apprenticeship.

  4. 4

    Work experience

    Care volunteering or maternity ward open days.

  5. 5

    Internships and insight

    Clinical placements throughout the degree.

  6. 6

    Graduate schemes

    NMC registration as a newly qualified midwife.

  7. 7

    First role

    Band 5 midwife in NHS trust.

Entry requirements

Approved midwifery programme and NMC registration.

Health Careers

Salary range

See source.

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Shift patterns?

Birth happens around the clock. Rotas include nights and weekends.

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