Join our Midwifery Team. Make a difference every day!
We are passionate about providing safe, personalised and life-enhancing maternity care. We are looking for compassionate, dedicated and skilled professionals who share our commitment to delivering outstanding care for women, babies and families.
As one of the country's highest-performing NHS trusts, rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, we are committed to delivering high-quality maternity services and supporting the ambitions of the national Safer Maternity Care agenda.
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where our staff feel valued, supported and empowered to develop throughout their careers.
Whether you are beginning your journey into midwifery or looking to progress your career, Northumbria offers exceptional opportunities for learning, leadership and professional development.
Why choose Northumbria?
At Northumbria, you'll find a culture that supports you to thrive.
We offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment
- Comprehensive preceptorship and career development programmes
- High-quality education, simulation and clinical skills training
- Modern maternity facilities and excellent clinical resources
- Strong multidisciplinary teamwork
- A commitment to providing one-to-one care during established labour wherever possible
- Opportunities to develop specialist, advanced practice and leadership skills
- A culture that values innovation, continuous learning and compassionate leadership
Our aim is to help every midwife achieve their full potential while delivering exceptional care to women, babies and families. If you share our passion for making a positive difference to maternity care, we'd love you to join the Northumbria midwifery family.
Find out more
For more information, explore our maternity services by visiting Having Your Baby with Northumbria Healthcare
How do you become a midwife?
Midwives support women and families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the postnatal period, caring for them during one of life's most significant experiences.
There are several routes into becoming a registered midwife:
- BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree: The most common route is a three-year undergraduate degree approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC). The programme combines academic study with extensive clinical placements across a range of maternity settings. Applications are made through UCAS, and entry requirements vary between universities. Previous experience in health or social care, whether through employment or voluntary work, can strengthen your application.
- Shortened Midwifery Programme: Registered adult nurses can undertake an accelerated 18 to 24-month midwifery programme. Application routes vary between universities, so prospective applicants should check individual course requirements.
- Midwifery Degree Apprenticeship: Available in England through selected universities and NHS employers, this route enables eligible maternity support workers to earn while they learn while gaining the same NMC-approved qualification as traditional university students.
Useful resources:
- Royal College of Midwives – How to become a midwife - Royal College of Midwives
- Northumbria University – BSc (Hons) Midwifery Degree | Midwifery Course | Northumbria
- University of Sunderland - BSc (Hons) Midwifery Practice September 2026/27 | University of Sunderland
- University of Bradford – Midwifery (Shortened Programme) MSc - University of Bradford
- University of Hull - MSc Midwifery (Short Programme) | University of Hull
Whatever pathway you choose, Northumbria Healthcare is committed to supporting your professional development from your very first day in practice.
Build your career with Northumbria
Midwifery at Northumbria offers a rewarding and varied career with opportunities to develop specialist clinical expertise, leadership skills and advanced practice.
Career opportunities include:
- Community Midwife / Midwifery-Led Unit Midwife
- Acute midwife, including Birth Centre, Antenatal /Postnatal and Pregnancy Assessment Unit Midwife
- Leadership roles, including Ward Manager, Birth Centre Coordinator, Matron Deputy Head of Midwifery and Head of Midwifery
- Specialist Midwife, including Public Health, Teenage Pregnancy, Infant Feeding, Antenatal and Newborn Screening, Digital, Bereavement, Fetal wellbeing, Practice development, Diabetic, Midwifery Sonographers, Governance, Pre-term, Research midwife and Professional Midwifery Advocate
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Whether your ambition is to become a clinical expert, educator, researcher or leader, we'll support you every step of the way.
A career for life
Supporting your professional growth is central to the Northumbria Way.
Our structured development pathway enables newly qualified midwives to progress through preceptorship; develop the knowledge, confidence and clinical skills required to progress to Band 6, typically within 24 months.
During this programme, midwives rotate through the variety of maternity care settings while receiving preceptorship support; high-quality education, and personalised clinical support to help develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to thrive throughout a progressive midwifery career.
Following the preceptorship period, all midwives benefit from using our Professional Passport, which offers personalised leadership, education and career development opportunities to support ongoing professional growth, enhance clinical expertise, and preparation for clinical leadership, management, specialist and advanced practice roles.
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