Midwife Jobs
Birth. Care. Support.
Key Statistics
- 35,000+ - UK Midwives
- £25K+ - Starting Salary
- 3 years - Degree Required
- Life-Changing - Impact on Families
Benefits
- Competitive NHS salary with annual progression
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and on-call work
- Professional development funding and CPD support
- Opportunities for specialization in various midwifery areas
- Strong job security and career stability
- Work with women and families through life-changing moments
- Flexible working arrangements and shift patterns
- Access to modern maternity facilities and technology
- Team-based work in supportive midwifery units
- International recognition of UK midwifery qualifications
Salary Guide
Entry Level: £24,000 - £28,000 - Newly qualified midwives and early career roles
Experienced: £28,000 - £38,000 - Experienced midwives and clinical specialists
Senior: £38,000 - £55,000+ - Senior midwives, consultants, and management roles
Jobs by Location
- London - 6,000+ jobs, Salary: £28K-45K
- Manchester - 3,800+ jobs, Salary: £26K-42K
- Birmingham - 3,400+ jobs, Salary: £25K-41K
- Leeds - 2,900+ jobs, Salary: £25K-40K
- Glasgow - 2,500+ jobs, Salary: £25K-39K
- Liverpool - 2,200+ jobs, Salary: £24K-38K
How It Works
- Find Midwifery Roles: Browse midwife positions in hospitals, community settings, and birth centers
- Apply Online: Submit your midwifery degree and NMC registration
- Start Midwifery Career: Begin your midwifery career with comprehensive clinical training
Required Skills
- Current NMC registration as a midwife
- Strong clinical knowledge and maternity care expertise
- Excellent communication with women, families, and healthcare teams
- Ability to work under pressure during childbirth
- Empathy and emotional support for families
- Clinical decision-making and risk assessment
- Team working and multidisciplinary collaboration
- IT skills for maternity records and systems
- Cultural competence and health promotion
- Commitment to evidence-based midwifery practice
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Industry Statistics
- UK Midwives:
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Types of Employers
- NHS Hospital Maternity Units - Hospital-based maternity services and delivery units
- Community Midwifery Teams - Community-based maternity care and home visiting services
- Birth Centers - Midwife-led birth centers and maternity units
- Private Maternity Services - Private maternity care and specialist pregnancy services
Application Tips
- Ensure NMC registration is current and full
- Highlight maternity care experience and achievements
- Demonstrate passion for women's health and family care
- Show evidence of multidisciplinary team working
- Include examples of complex maternity care scenarios
- Prepare for interviews discussing childbirth and family support
Testimonials
Midwifery is the most rewarding career imaginable. Supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood creates lifelong bonds and profound professional fulfillment.
Community midwifery allows me to provide continuity of care in women's own homes. Building trusting relationships and supporting natural births is incredibly meaningful.
Specializing in neonatal care combines midwifery expertise with newborn care. Supporting vulnerable babies and their families through critical early days is deeply moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to become a midwife?
You need a midwifery degree (BSc or MSc) and NMC registration. Direct entry courses are available, or registered nurses can undertake midwifery conversion courses.
What's the difference between hospital and community midwifery?
Hospital midwives work in maternity units providing antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care, while community midwives provide home visits and continuity of care.
Do midwives deliver babies?
Yes, midwives are trained to deliver babies and provide comprehensive maternity care. They work alongside obstetricians for high-risk pregnancies.
What are the working hours for midwives?
Midwives work shifts including days, nights, and weekends. This includes on-call work and flexible shift patterns to provide 24/7 maternity care.
Can midwives specialize in certain areas?
Yes, specializations include neonatal care, high-risk pregnancies, community midwifery, teenage pregnancy services, and perinatal mental health.
Related Careers
- Community Midwife (95% match)
- Hospital Midwife (90% match)
- Birth Center Midwife (85% match)
- Maternity Support Worker (70% match)
Start Your Midwifery Career
Join the rewarding profession of midwifery and support families through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood