PRE - REG Shortened Midwifery Programme

This two-year MSc in midwifery is aimed at those with an NMC adult nurse registration who wish to further their academic development and practice as a midwife. Successful completion of this course provides eligibility to apply and be entered onto the NMC register as a midwife. Birmingham City University (BCU) offers a two-year MSc Midwifery (Shortened Route) designed for registered adult nurses to transition into registered midwives. This full-time, blended-learning program leads to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and balances equal parts theory and clinical practice. Please go through their site for more answers to any questions you may have. Press Ctrl and click on link to access. https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/midwifery-msc-shortened-2026-27 If I can help meanwhile, please email me on melissagurr@nhs.net (Midwifery Student Clinical Facilitator @ KGH) This is a full-time course, with an equal balance of theory and practice learning, which meets the minimum requirement of 3600 hours (Nursing and Midwifery Council, 2019).

Main duties of the job

You will study various modules, which will allow you to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours required to care for women and newborn infants across the care continuum through pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, labour and birth, postpartum, and the early weeks of a newborn infant's life. Your core nursing skills will be further developed and applied in the field of midwifery. There is a strong emphasis on developing your ability to work as an autonomous practitioner, and within the multi-disciplinary team, who can advocate for women and their families. The utilisation and evaluation of research to underpin midwifery practice is embraced throughout the course with the expectation that you will apply this to both the theory and practice elements. The course philosophy places women and their families at the centre of midwifery practice irrespective of their complexity or health care setting. Each year, you will engage in yearlong practice exposure, which forms part of a module assessment. This module, alongside varied clinical placements, will provide you with preparation and support to develop your confidence and competence in practice, working towards autonomously leading and co-ordinating care at the end of your course. Clinical practice will be assessed using the nationally, NMC approved Midwifery Ongoing Record of Achievement (MORA).

About us

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close adverts once sufficient applications have been received.

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University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

2 years

Working pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

264-8224975-FAM

Job locations

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

We work with our practice partners to ensure you will have practice learning experiences in a wide range of settings - including community, hospital and home settings. Course Overview & Structure Qualification: Master of Science (MSc) Shortened Route Length: 24 months (full-time) Delivery: Blended learning model blending online and digital components with face-to-face university teaching and clinical placements. Core Focus: Universal midwifery care for mothers and newborns, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based autonomous practice Clinical placement will be in the maternity unit at Kettering General Hospital. Entry Requirements Registration: Must hold a valid UK registration as an Adult Nurse with the NMC. Academic/Personal Profile: Demonstration of capability for postgraduate-level study and readiness for professional values outlined by the NMC standard applicants must have 6 months of full time experience as a qualified nurse (by the time of the course commencing in Jan 2027). The latest update from NHS England in January stated thatInternationally recruited nurses can receive a commissioned place on the shortened course if they are eligible for home fees vs international/oversee status. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.

Job responsibilities

We work with our practice partners to ensure you will have practice learning experiences in a wide range of settings - including community, hospital and home settings. Course Overview & Structure Qualification: Master of Science (MSc) Shortened Route Length: 24 months (full-time) Delivery: Blended learning model blending online and digital components with face-to-face university teaching and clinical placements. Core Focus: Universal midwifery care for mothers and newborns, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based autonomous practice Clinical placement will be in the maternity unit at Kettering General Hospital. Entry Requirements Registration: Must hold a valid UK registration as an Adult Nurse with the NMC. Academic/Personal Profile: Demonstration of capability for postgraduate-level study and readiness for professional values outlined by the NMC standard applicants must have 6 months of full time experience as a qualified nurse (by the time of the course commencing in Jan 2027). The latest update from NHS England in January stated thatInternationally recruited nurses can receive a commissioned place on the shortened course if they are eligible for home fees vs international/oversee status. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.

Person Specification

education training knowledge and skills

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have an understanding of the NHS Long term plan with particular regard to maternity services provision
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects service users, their families and staff
• Ability to work without supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Able to work within a system that provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week service

Desirable

• Proven record of working with nursing leadership teams in effectively managing change
• Confident to work assertively with multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of developing and maintaining successful relationships and working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication
• Able to challenge current practice in a non-threatening manner

Desirable

• Able to provide teaching sessions and engagement to internal colleagues
• Leadership skills/ability to lead on key issues

Person Specification

education training knowledge and skills

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have an understanding of the NHS Long term plan with particular regard to maternity services provision
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects service users, their families and staff
• Ability to work without supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Able to work within a system that provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week service

Desirable

• Proven record of working with nursing leadership teams in effectively managing change
• Confident to work assertively with multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of developing and maintaining successful relationships and working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication
• Able to challenge current practice in a non-threatening manner

Desirable

• Able to provide teaching sessions and engagement to internal colleagues
• Leadership skills/ability to lead on key issues

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

NHS Careers website .

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Kettering

NN16 8UZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.kgh.nhs.uk/working-for-us (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

We work with our practice partners to ensure you will have practice learning experiences in a wide range of settings - including community, hospital and home settings. Course Overview & Structure Qualification: Master of Science (MSc) Shortened Route Length: 24 months (full-time) Delivery: Blended learning model blending online and digital components with face-to-face university teaching and clinical placements. Core Focus: Universal midwifery care for mothers and newborns, clinical decision-making, and evidence-based autonomous practice Clinical placement will be in the maternity unit at Kettering General Hospital. Entry Requirements Registration: Must hold a valid UK registration as an Adult Nurse with the NMC. Academic/Personal Profile: Demonstration of capability for postgraduate-level study and readiness for professional values outlined by the NMC standard applicants must have 6 months of full time experience as a qualified nurse (by the time of the course commencing in Jan 2027). The latest update from NHS England in January stated thatInternationally recruited nurses can receive a commissioned place on the shortened course if they are eligible for home fees vs international/oversee status. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description and person specification located under the Supporting Documents heading.

education training knowledge and skills

Essential

• Educated to degree level
• Registered Adult Nurse
• Evidence of recent continuous professional development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have an understanding of the NHS Long term plan with particular regard to maternity services provision
• Understanding of equality and diversity issues and how this affects service users, their families and staff
• Ability to work without supervision, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Able to work within a system that provides a 24 hour, 7 days a week service

Desirable

• Proven record of working with nursing leadership teams in effectively managing change
• Confident to work assertively with multi-disciplinary team
• Evidence of developing and maintaining successful relationships and working in partnership with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Essential

• Highly developed communication
• Able to challenge current practice in a non-threatening manner

Desirable

• Able to provide teaching sessions and engagement to internal colleagues
• Leadership skills/ability to lead on key issues