Midwife
Tasks
- Plays an educational role for patients and families, helping to develop rehabilitation routines and advising on how to care for their condition in everyday life, disease prevention and nutrition.
- Manages own case load.
- Assists medical doctors in conducting examinations and other medical procedures.
- Administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment.
- Provides basic care and monitors patients' general health such as blood pressure or body temperature.
- Plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services within a community care setting.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 26% 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
3,444 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 3,444. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
jobs
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 £12,603, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £41,978
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, 3,444 people are employed in the region.
