This apprenticeship has been designed to give learners the opportunity to study on the Midwifery Studies Degree Apprenticeship BSc(Hons) whilst being employed by an NHS Trust. The apprenticeship programme is designed to help you become a competent, confident and autonomous practitioner with the knowledge and skills to pursue a successful midwifery career. Learning from experienced midwives and gaining real-world experience in a variety of healthcare settings, you’ll be able to prepare to make a difference in the lives of women and their families.

The apprenticeship course at Huddersfield is designed by midwives, regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and meets the standards set by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education. You'll be employed by an NHS Trust for the duration of your apprenticeship and you'll spend some time each week working for your employer in your substantive role. Your employer will provide protected time for you to attend the University as a learner and complete the requirements of the Midwifery Studies Degree Apprenticeship BSc(Hons) course. During your midwifery apprenticeship you'll undertake clinical placements in a range of settings including birth centres, midwife-led units, labour suites, antenatal/postnatal wards, as well as in the community. *You'll learn how to provide individualised care for the mother/ birthing person and baby throughout pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenthood.

You'll be recruited and employed as an apprentice midwife by an NHS Trust and for the duration of the apprenticeship training course you'll work 20% of your contracted hours in a healthcare support worker or maternity support worker role. The remaining 80% of your contracted hours you'll be supported to attend the Midwifery Studies Degree Apprenticeship BSc(Hons) course, learning alongside traditional route BSc(Hons) midwifery students. You'll participate in theory-based modules and practice-based modules which will include midwifery clinical practice placements. You'll apply your new knowledge, skills and behaviours within the clinical practice placements, progressively taking more responsibility for contributing to and leading in the care of women/ birthing people and families.

Successful completion of the course will mean that you have met the standards required for registration as a qualified midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

If you’re an employer looking for an apprenticeship for your employees, you’ll also find useful information on our Degree Apprenticeship webpages.

Placements

You'll be required to complete a minimum of 2300 hours on clinical practice where your learning will be facilitated and assessed by experienced practising midwives. An exciting range of placement opportunities are available for student midwives including midwife led units, birth centres, labour suites, antenatal/postnatal wards, community midwifery, neonatal care and surgical experience.

You may be required to travel for/during your placements across West Yorkshire and occasionally beyond, covering 24 hour care including evening, weekend and occasional night shifts. For more information visit our placements page.

Your Career

Career opportunities after successfully completing this course could include working as midwives within the National Health Service in a variety of roles, including community and hospital-based midwifery.