"Almost one in three newly qualified midwives have not secured jobs, with students expressing concerns that the job outlook for new graduates may worsen in the coming years."
"Students highlighted a significant gap between the number of trained midwives and available positions, calling for guaranteed employment to address the chronic understaffing in maternity services."
"Despite receiving a £5,000 annual training bursary, many graduates question whether public funds are being wasted if they cannot find work after completing their training."
Newly qualified midwives are struggling to find jobs within the NHS, with many resorting to lower-paid positions like receptionists. A survey revealed that 31% of new midwives had not secured employment. Protests have emerged under the Fund Future Midwives UK campaign, highlighting the disparity between training numbers and available positions. Students are concerned about the high costs of training, including unpaid clinical practice hours and tuition fees, while receiving limited financial support. The government has funded new midwifery posts, but graduates report that job opportunities remain scarce.
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