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Preparing women for the delivery of new life puts midwives and other maternity staff at the very heart of every stage of pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period. Midwives often describe their job as ‘privileged’. Helping to bring new life into the world is a great responsibility and one that needs care and compassion.
Training to become a midwife is a mix of academic study and practical, hands-on experience. It’s a dynamic way of learning that will leave you feeling ready for anything. And because our training is recognised as some of the best in the world, there really is no limit to where it could take you.
There’s more than one reason why midwifery’s so rewarding. Not only will you enjoy a competitive salary, you’ll also get a generous pension and exclusive health service discounts too. And to help you enjoy a healthy work/life balance, you’ll work a flexible 37.5 hour week with 27 days holidays a year plus public holidays.
You’ll have countless opportunities to progress. You’ll enjoy continuous professional development, helping you to develop your skills, gain new ones, and progress to roles at a higher pay grade.
And with annual reviews and the support of your team, you’ll have career potential that matches your ambitions – whether that’s a move into research, teaching, management or a more specialist role.
There are a range of roles available within maternity and neonatal care, including midwife, maternity support worker and neonatal nurse.
Find out more about a role in maternity services.
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