Pre-Registration Shortened Midwifery Programme

Job summary

Start date: 9th March 2026

Finish date: 5th March 2028

Fixed term contract

Work based

Full time

The two-year Post-registration Midwifery Programme (shortened) is a Full-time Master's level at Worcester University. It is an innovative, flexible, work-based course for Registered Adult Nurses who want to become Midwives.

You will receive a Fixed term contract up to midpoint Band 5 (no enhancements) for the duration of the course from The Hospital Trust where you will undertake your Clinical Placement.

This opportunity will be funded by NHS England including salary (up to AfC mid-point band-5), tuition fees £9250 and placement tariff.

On completion of the course, if the successful candidates have met the NMC (2019) Standards for Proficiency for Midwives, they will be eligible to be registered on the midwifery section of the NMC register.

If you wish to apply, as well as applying for this advert in addition to the TRAC application please also apply directly to Worcester University using the following link: IPP login screen

The programme is 50% theory and 50% practice based. This course is for NMC Registered adult nurses who want to become NMC Registered Midwives and earn a level 7 qualification

Designated, flexible online distance learning theory weeks and specific onsite learning and consolidation periods during the programme to enhance learning and skill development as part of a blended learning programme

Main duties of the job

Determine and provide programmes of care and support for women and birthing people which:

Identify those who are not achieving as expected and provide support for development including where

Are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, birthing people, babies and their families

Are made in partnership with women and birthing people

Are ethical

Are based on best evidence and clinical judgement

Involve other practitioners when this will improve health outcomes

Care for and monitor women and birthing people during the puerperium offering the necessary evidence-based advice and support on baby and self-care

Includes care across the continuum

Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and birthing people and other care providers during the antenatal period which are appropriate for women's and birthing persons assessed needs, context and culture

Promote their continuing health and well-being

Are consistent with the management of risk

Draw on the skills of others to optimise health outcomes and resource use

About us

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference'. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.