Tasks
- Delivers lectures and other forms of training in midwifery practice.
- Plans and manages midwifery care services.
- Supervises more junior staff and directs the work of the midwifery unit.
- Advises on baby care, exercise, diet and family planning issues.
- Monitors recovery of mother in postnatal period and supervises the nursing of premature and other babies requiring special attention.
- Delivers babies in normal births and assists doctors with difficult deliveries.
- Monitors condition and progress of patient and baby throughout pregnancy.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 22% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£42,881 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for midwife is £42,881
1,424 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 1,424. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for midwife roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £42,881 per year. That is about £3,573 per month or £21.99 per hour. New workers generally start on £7,670, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £57,468
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 1,424 people are employed in the region.