Career development Progress can be to community midwife, research midwife, midwifery lecturer or into management. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular unsocial hours 37 and a half hour a week shifts are most common. Community and independent midwives are regularly on call 24 hours. The organisation of the maternity service will dictate the pattern of working. Jobs are available in most areas All training is now in the higher education sector where universities have absorbed midwifery departments.
Jobs are available in most areas.
There is a very high percentage of women in the profession. This involves a 3 year training programme open to all graduates but life sciences may be preferred. Registered nurses can do a shorter course. A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not needed Although a professional qualification as a midwife is essential. Experience Pre-entry experience is not needed Although experience of care work may improve your chances of being accepted on a shortened Registered Nurse training course.