Midwife Midwife
Leads care for women and birthing people through pregnancy, labour and the early weeks — autonomous, registered practice with the NMC.
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Strong on salary growth and AI resistance; held back by work–life balance.
Can reach ~£84,000 via Clinical Director / Consultant-level Lead.
Mid-sized workforce (~23,484), shortage occupation; growing (+2% YoY).
Highly resistant to automation — hands-on clinical work.
Challenging work–life balance; heavy shift work.
Demanding entry — high study load, moderate competition.
5 onward routes; limited flexible-working scope.
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What you'd do
- Provide antenatal and postnatal care
- Lead deliveries and recognise complications
- Support feeding and newborn care
- Work with the wider maternity team
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Skills & requirements
- Active NMC registration as a nurse
- Research methods + Good Clinical Practice training
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