midwifery jobs with Pulse

A midwife provides care and support to women and their families throughout pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum. Some roles and responsibilities you will undertake include:

• Monitor women and their babies during and after pregnancy
• Support women and their families, facilitating classes for pregnancy and parenting
• Manage labour and perform delivery of babies during birth
• Provide pain management during labour
• Identify and manage risks to mother and baby

Because you will support a variety of families, you will need to be empathetic and an effective communicator. Pregnancy can be a highly emotional time for families, whether it goes according to plan or not.

A midwife’s salary in the UK starts at £28,407 on band 5. After completing a 12 to 18-month preceptorship, they immediately move to a band 6 salary, starting at £35,392. A consultant midwife on band 8b-8c can earn between £55,000–66,000.

A midwife’s salary in the UK can vary depending on several factors, including location, experience, and the type of organisation you work for.

To secure a midwifery job through a midwifery agency or the NHS, you need to complete a university degree, an apprenticeship run by an approved education institution or a specialist course.

Courses you could complete include:

• Midwifery degree
• Health or social care degree
• Postgraduate degree
• Midwife level 6 degree apprenticeship

Any midwifery university course or apprenticeship needs to be approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. You could also volunteer to gain more relevant experience to support your university application.

The time taken to complete different types of courses will vary, for example:

Newly qualified midwives then join the NMC register to practice legally in the UK.

If you need more flexibility in your new role, why not consider looking for an agency midwife job? As a midwifery agency, Pulse offers midwives a set of rewards, including flexibility to work the hours they choose and where they want to work, and it can provide variety in their working lives. When working as a midwife through Pulse, you also benefit from our competitive rates and a range of exclusive job opportunities.

According to a report by the Royal College of Midwives, midwives are in demand right across the UK. England alone has a shortage of 2,500 full-time midwives, meaning many trusts and private providers are looking for qualified midwives to join their organisations.

Register with Pulse to hear about the latest midwife agency jobs before anyone else. Our consultants will contact you about available roles that match your requirements and career ambitions, helping you find a midwifery role that works for you.