Midwife (2019 NMC standards) (Integrated degree)

Level

Degree level

Length

4 yrs

typical

Sector

Health and science

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

An advocate for the woman, working in partnership with her and giving the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy.

Provide antenatal care including assessment and health education

Support and lead on normal births in hospital or community settings

Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing during labour

Carry out newborn examinations and postnatal checks

Refer to obstetric and specialist teams when complications arise

Write accurate clinical records and escalate concerns promptly

Physiology of pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal recovery

Clinical skills including fetal monitoring, examination, and newborn assessment

Evidence-based midwifery practice and clinical decision-making

Person-centred care, informed consent, and safeguarding

Medicines management relevant to midwifery practice

Working in multi-disciplinary maternity teams

Ready to look for a place?

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