PG Diploma Midwifery

OverviewThe Postgraduate Diploma in Midwifery aims to:Develop midwives who meet the Standards of proficiency for midwives (NMC 2019) and become eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)Develop skilled, knowledgeable, respectful and compassionate midwives, able to provide woman-centred care across a range of settings to ensure the provision of safe and effective care for women their families and the wider communityBuild upon existing knowledge, skills and experience, recognising the diversity, richness and relevance of nursing knowledge to enhancing midwifery practiceDevelop midwives who embrace cultural safety, recognising equality, diversity and inclusion and acknowledging the need to address own biases and prejudices to challenge racism and inequalityDevelop midwives who will act as leaders and change agents, aware of the significance of innovation, creativity and best available evidence in the evaluation and development of woman-centred care and the maternity servicesPromote collaborative working with service users, interdisciplinary and multiagency teams in contemporary midwifery practiceEmployabilityMidwifery as a careerMany graduates take their first posts as qualified practitioners in the NHS Trusts and hospitals where they gained experience during their training. The degree enhances employability through its emphasis on a vocational approach to teaching, leading to a professional qualification and registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).The majority of roles are in the NHS, although there are opportunities at private hospitals, clinics and abroad. Day-to-day the work can be varied, as midwives have a range of responsibilities. Providing advice to women and their families diagnosing, monitoring and examining women during pregnancy and co-ordinating with other professionals and agencies are all typical activities. There are also opportunities to enter education such as practice development midwife, midwifery lecturer or lecturer-practitioner, research and management.Recent graduates have become specialist midwives in teenage pregnancy, HIV, and smoking cessation counselling, whilst others have gone on to work in children's centres or become consultant midwives.

• A registered Adult nurse (level 1) with current registration with the NMC;
• A Bachelors degree with a minimum of 2:2: with a minimum qualification of Diploma in Higher Education with evidence of study at Level 6;
• At least 6 months post qualification clinical experience as an adult nurse on the NMC register in the UK