This guide explains how to write an entry-level midwife CV for the United Kingdom that emphasises relevant clinical experience, NHS-approved registrations, and transferable skills. You will learn what to include in each section and see practical examples you can adapt to your background.
Building a Midwife resume?
Skip the blank page. Start with a template built for this role, then tailor it for each job you apply to.
Tip: use the template as a starting point, then swap in your own numbers and project names.
Why focus your entry-level midwife CV on relevant experience
Employers within the NHS prioritise safe care, clinical judgement, and procedural familiarity even for entry-level roles. Your CV should highlight hands-on practice and supervised clinical hours.
Present clinical placements, student midwifery shifts, and birth support as measurable, comparable experiences to help employers see your readiness for a supervised midwifery position.
CV structure and key sections
Organise your CV with clear headings so a recruiter can scan it quickly: Contact Details, Profile, Clinical Experience, Education and Registration, Skills, and Additional Information. Each section should use concise bullet points or short paragraphs that front-load the most relevant details, such as number of clinical hours, types of deliveries assisted, safeguarding training, and current NHS or NMC registration status.
Profile and objective examples
Use a profile if you have hands-on experience, and an objective if you are transitioning from another area of the health workforce or are a new graduate. Both should be 2-3 concise sentences that state your qualification, clinical exposure, and what you offer to the employer.
Examples
Profile example: Newly qualified midwife with 600 supervised clinical hours including ante-natal assessments, labour support, and postnatal follow-up, skilled in evidence-based practice and patient education, seeking a supervised midwifery role within an NHS community birth centre.
Objective example: BSc Midwifery graduate with 400 clinical hours across hospital and community settings, aiming to join an NHS team where I can develop competencies in complex deliveries under supervision while delivering person-centred care.
How to list clinical experience and make it relevant
List clinical rotations and supervised shifts under Clinical Experience with the site name, dates in DD/MM/YYYY format, and the location (UK). Include the NHS Trust or hospital, the department (antenatal clinic, delivery suite, postnatal ward, neonatal unit), and the scope of your responsibilities (e.g. fetal monitoring, assisting births, newborn care, safeguarding).
Use bullet points to show outcomes and competencies you achieved, and reference any formal assessments or competencies aligned with NMC standards.
Additional Tips
- 1Proofread for medical terminology and consistent abbreviations, and have a clinical supervisor review the CV to ensure accuracy and appropriate scope of practice language. Peer review helps catch overstated duties or unclear descriptions.
- 2Include a short professional email and a UK phone number you check regularly, and set your voicemail with a professional greeting because recruiters may call to schedule clinical interviews. Timely responses reflect your reliability.
- 3Save and send your CV as a PDF with a clear file name that includes your name and the word CV, for example Firstname-Lastname-CV.pdf, to prevent formatting shifts and help hiring teams organise applicant files.