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Careers in Maternity and Neonatal services

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, 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
  • neonatal nurse

Hear from some of our fantastic colleagues in Sussex to find out what being part of the maternity team is really like.

Career Stories: John

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Career Stories: Farzana

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Career Stories: Amy

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Careers Stories: George & Abby

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Careers Stories: Maria

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Careers Stories: Nalia

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Careers Stories: Petra

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Careers Stories: Amber & Eden

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Careers Stories: Brighton Students

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NHS Maternity Careers

Midwife

Midwives provide care and support to women and their families while pregnant, throughout labour and during the period after a baby’s birth.

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Maternity Support Worker

Maternity support workers are the frontline of a family's journey through pregnancy, childbirth and the first few days of birth.

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Health Visitor

Health visitors are specialist community public health nurses, (SCPHN) registered midwives or nurses.

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Newborn Hearing Screener

Newborn hearing screeners help and support families with vital information about their babies' hearing.

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Neonatal Nurse

Neonatal nurses care for newborn babies who are born premature or sick. A newborn baby can suffer from a range conditions requiring treatment.

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SPECS

Sussex Platform for Education, Careers, and Skills.

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Preparing for your Future as a Midwife

This programme will provide you with a comprehensive introduction to a career in midwifery within the NHS.

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