About the Role
Newly Registered Midwifery Opportunities – NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 2026
PLEASE ENSURE YOU COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION WHEN APPLYING, MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is delighted to open applications for our 2026 Newly Registered Midwifery Recruitment Programme.
Why Choose NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde?
When you join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you become part of an organisation committed to delivering high-quality, innovative, and person-centred care.
Every day, we bring together our knowledge, skills and compassion to provide the best possible care for women, their families, and each other. Everyone is recognised as having a valuable role in delivering exceptional maternity care.
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Supporting Your New Career Journey
Throughout your first year in post, you will participate in our Newly Registered Midwifery Programme, designed to support your transition from student to confident, capable, and professional midwife. This programme includes:
Corporate and specialist induction
A structured period of preceptorship
Clinical supervision sessions
Flying Start – Scotland’s national development programme for newly qualified nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals
As a Band 5 Midwife, you’ll be supported daily by experienced colleagues, including Charge Midwives, Senior Charge Midwives and Lead Midwives. Our Practice Development Team will also be on hand to support your growth in knowledge, clinical skills, and career progression.
Living and Working in Greater Glasgow and Clyde
If you’re not yet familiar with Glasgow and the surrounding area, you’ll find it offers an exciting mix of urban living, beautiful countryside, and coastal escapes. Glasgow – Scotland’s largest city – is vibrant, culturally rich, and welcoming.
Excellent transport links make commuting easy across East and West Dunbartonshire, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire, and the city of Glasgow itself.
Application Guidance
Please ensure you complete your application in full, clearly identifying your areas of interest within your assessment responses.
Use your own words and draw on your personal experiences – we kindly ask that you limit the use of AI tools. This is your opportunity to reflect your own voice and values.
Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026 at 23:59pm
Referees required: One academic supervisor and one previous placement mentor
We aim to start successful candidates in a Band 4 Health Care Support Worker role as soon as pre-employment checks are completed. The latest start date will be Monday, 5 October 2026.
We look forward to receiving your application and assure you of the warmest welcome as you begin your midwifery career with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.