NHS guide to Careers in Midwifery - Keele University
NHS guide to Careers in Midwifery - Keele University
NHS guide to Careers in Midwifery - Keele University
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<strong>Careers</strong> <strong>in</strong> midwifery<br />
Here are some other th<strong>in</strong>gs you can be do<strong>in</strong>g, depend<strong>in</strong>g on where you are right now. For all<br />
contact details, visit www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/list/contacts<br />
Where are you now?<br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
your GCSEs<br />
What should you do now?<br />
• Check what your likely exam grades/results will be.<br />
• Explore routes <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> your chosen career – will you<br />
need a degree or other qualification before you<br />
jo<strong>in</strong>, or will the <strong>NHS</strong> tra<strong>in</strong> you on the job?<br />
Can you start as an assistant?<br />
• Are there any particular skills or experience that<br />
will improve your chances of gett<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> your<br />
chosen career?<br />
• Enquire about volunteer<strong>in</strong>g or work experience.<br />
• F<strong>in</strong>d out if you need any specific A levels, or<br />
equivalent qualifications.<br />
Who can help?<br />
Subject teachers<br />
Your careers<br />
advisor/Connexions<br />
service<br />
Professional bodies<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Careers</strong><br />
Study<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
A levels or<br />
another course<br />
at your school or<br />
a local college<br />
As GCSEs, plus:<br />
• If you need <strong>to</strong> study a particular degree, <strong>in</strong>vestigate<br />
which universities offer it.<br />
• Investigate any further qualifications you might<br />
need for your chosen role.<br />
• Search the <strong>NHS</strong> Jobs website at www.jobs.nhs.uk<br />
and speak <strong>to</strong> your local trust <strong>to</strong> get an idea of<br />
current vacancies.<br />
Subject teachers<br />
Your careers advisor/<br />
Connexions service<br />
UCAS<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Careers</strong><br />
Professional bodies<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> Jobs<br />
At university<br />
As A levels, plus:<br />
• Take advice on whether it’s a good idea <strong>to</strong> switch<br />
your degree course.<br />
• Complete your current degree and look for<br />
post-graduate courses <strong>in</strong> midwifery.<br />
<strong>University</strong><br />
careers service<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Careers</strong><br />
Professional bodies<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> Jobs<br />
Look<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
a new career<br />
As A levels, plus:<br />
• F<strong>in</strong>d out if you will need <strong>to</strong> retra<strong>in</strong> before you<br />
apply for new roles or if the <strong>NHS</strong> will tra<strong>in</strong> you<br />
while you are work<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
<strong>Careers</strong> advisor/<br />
Connexions service<br />
(you may have <strong>to</strong> pay<br />
<strong>to</strong> use these services)<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> <strong>Careers</strong><br />
Jobcentre Plus<br />
Professional bodies<br />
<strong>NHS</strong> Jobs<br />
UCAS
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