New midwives ready to work, but no jobs available despite understaffed services says RCM

Tuesday, 3 June 2025 12:24

More than eight out of 10 student midwives due to qualify this year say that are ‘not confident' they will find a job once graduating despite maternity services across the UK struggling with understaffing, according to a new survey published today by the Royal College of Midwives (RCM). The RCM says three-quarters (75%) of those due to complete their courses who responded to the survey have already applied for jobs, but the challenge they face in securing a job post...Request free trial