Pre-Registration Shortened Midwifery Programme

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Registration Shortened Midwifery Programme

The closing date is 25 November 2025

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 toAfC mid‑point band‑5), tuition fees £9 250 and placement tariff.

On completion of the course, if 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 are appropriate to the needs, contexts, culture and choices of the women, birthing people, babies and their families.
• Identify those who are not achieving as expected and provide support for development, including where appropriate.
• Provide care in partnership with women and birthing people, 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.
• Provide seamless care and interventions in partnership with women and birthing people and other care providers during the antenatal period which are appropriate for their assessed needs, context and culture.
• Promote their continuing health and well‑being and manage risk consistently.
• 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.

We are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description located under “supporting documents” for a full list of the duties and requirements.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year (unsocial hours are not included in the salary).

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