Newly qualified midwives struggle to land job - despite 'chronic' staff shortages

Newly qualified midwives are having to take up roles in other industries despite "chronic" staff shortages across the sector, according to a new survey. 

The Royal College of Midwives (RCM) claims almost a third of midwifery graduates are unable to find employment and many are turning to roles in hospitality, retail, office work, and cleaning jobs as a result.

The situation has been called "troubling" by midwifery leaders, at a time when they say "maternity services are struggling with staff shortages".

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Source: Sky News 20 February 2026