Many student midwives, such as Aimee Peach, fear job prospects after completing extensive unpaid training in the NHS. Despite severe shortages in midwifery staffing, the available job openings are scarce. A survey showed eight out of ten qualifying midwives are not confident in securing employment. Funding cuts and recruitment freezes have hindered hiring processes, leading to unsafe staffing levels and temporary service closures. Both students and professional bodies emphasize that this situation represents a significant waste of resources and talent in the healthcare system.
A growing number of student midwives, including Aimee Peach, are concerned about job availability upon graduation despite undergoing extensive training and serving in the NHS for over 2,300 hours. The Royal College of Midwives reported that eight out of ten newly qualifying midwives lack confidence in securing employment, creating a waste of resources and potential talent in a sector facing critical staffing shortages.
Fiona Gibb, RCM's director of midwifery, stated that reports consistently cite understaffing as a key factor in the safe delivery of care, yet midwifery graduates have too few job openings to start their careers, illustrating a severe disconnect between training and employment opportunities.
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