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NHS guide to Careers in Midwifery - Keele University

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Welcome <strong>to</strong> the <strong>NHS</strong><br />

The <strong>NHS</strong> offers a huge range of excit<strong>in</strong>g and challeng<strong>in</strong>g opportunities for people who<br />

are passionate about mak<strong>in</strong>g a difference.<br />

With more than 300 different careers on offer, there is a job for you no matter what<br />

your skills, <strong>in</strong>terests or qualifications.<br />

What’s more, you’ll be given every opportunity <strong>to</strong> build on your skills and learn new<br />

ones as part of the <strong>Careers</strong> Framework – a system that demonstrates our commitment<br />

<strong>to</strong> skills development. See pages 8 and 9 for more <strong>in</strong>formation about this.<br />

Scientists, accountants, midwives, porters, psychologists, nurses, <strong>in</strong>formation<br />

technologists and estate managers, <strong>to</strong> name but a few, are all needed <strong>to</strong> ensure the<br />

smooth runn<strong>in</strong>g of the <strong>NHS</strong>. These people, and many more, work <strong>to</strong>gether as a team<br />

<strong>to</strong> deliver the very best care for our patients.<br />

To f<strong>in</strong>d out more about becom<strong>in</strong>g a member of the <strong>NHS</strong> team, call 0845 60 60 655,<br />

email advice@nhscareers.nhs.uk or visit www.nhscareers.nhs.uk<br />

We look forward <strong>to</strong> hear<strong>in</strong>g from you!<br />

Contents<br />

2 The <strong>NHS</strong> – a reward<strong>in</strong>g place <strong>to</strong> work<br />

Benefits<br />

Pay and conditions<br />

Work-life balance<br />

6 Your career as a midwife<br />

11 Gett<strong>in</strong>g started<br />

16 Future career options<br />

18 What’s your next step?<br />

8 Career Framework<br />

Develop<strong>in</strong>g your career <strong>in</strong> the <strong>NHS</strong>

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