Salary guide
Midwife
- Average salary
- £28,000 – £45,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
Healthcare
- Over 600,000 babies are born in the UK each year
Other names this job is known by
- Maternity Nurse
- Birth Attendant
Key responsibilities
- Support women through pregnancy, labour, and postnatal care
- Monitor health of mother and baby
- Deliver babies and provide emergency care
- Advise on breastfeeding and newborn care
- Keep detailed records and reports
- Work with doctors, nurses, and health visitors
- Educate families on health and wellbeing
- Stay updated on maternity care best practice
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in midwifery (NMC-approved)
- Registration with the NMC
- Clinical experience during degree
- Communication and empathy
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Midwife
- Team Leader
- Consultant Midwife
- Specialist roles
How to get the job
- Study biology or health at school
- Complete an NMC-approved degree in midwifery
- Gain clinical experience during your degree
- Register with the NMC
- Apply for NHS or private sector roles
- Progress with further training and specialisation
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