Being a Midwife is perhaps one of the most fulfilling and rewarding careers you could choose. Not only will you be supporting women throughout and after their pregnancies and bringing new life into the world, you’ll also learn a variety of skills whilst on the job and receive great working benefits. It is a career that's a ‘calling’ for most people; you will likely have a strong interest in caring for women and in their ability to grow and accommodate new life - and all that comes with that.
In this blog, we’ll explore how you can become a Midwife and answer questions you might have about whether it’s a career that is right for you.
To become a Midwife in the UK, you will need to complete a degree level programme, which is approved by the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) – this could be a full-time undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or a Midwifery degree apprenticeship. Once you’ve completed your studies, you must then register with the NMC.
You do not necessarily need to be a Nurse before you become a Midwife, although that is a popular route to get into the Midwifery profession.
The range of skills you’ll pick up as a Midwife is endless. From taking blood samples and repairing tears to the perineum, to reassuring parents and managing a post-natal ward – you'll be in awe of all the fantastic skills you have acquired whilst on the job.
As an employee of the NHS, you will receive a generous pay scale and pension package, as well as 27 days holiday (for full-time staff) plus eight bank holidays when you first start. You'll also have access to lots of top offers, exclusive to NHS staff - such as discounts on mortgage advice, gym memberships and make-up brands.
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