2231 — Midwifery nurses

What this occupation covers

Midwifery nurses deliver, or assist in the delivery of babies, provide antenatal and postnatal care and advise parents on baby care. They work with other healthcare professionals and advise on and teach midwifery practice.

Typical duties

monitors condition and progress of patient and baby throughout pregnancy

delivers babies in normal births and assists doctors with difficult deliveries

monitors recovery of mother in postnatal period and supervises the nursing of premature and other babies requiring special attention

advises on baby care, exercise, diet and family planning issues

supervises more junior staff and directs the work of the midwifery unit

plans and manages midwifery care services

delivers lectures and other forms of training in midwifery practice

Entry routes and qualifications

A degree in midwifery is essential. Registered nurses can do a 12-18 month shortened course but graduates from other disciplines must undertake the full three or four year degree programme. Entry to midwifery training without a degree or HND is also possible. Applicants must have a minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) and at least two A-levels (or equivalent) for degree programmes.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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