NHS Greater Glasgow welcomes 56 newly qualified midwives

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 07:32 · Archive

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has recruited 56 newly qualified midwives as part of a £4m maternity investment.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has welcomed 56 newly qualified midwives as part of a £4 million investment to expand maternity services across the region. The midwives will be based at the Princess Royal Maternity, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Vale of Leven Hospital, Inverclyde Royal Hospital, and community and outpatient teams. Glasgow Live reports that a further smaller intake is due to join in January.

Most of the new midwives graduated from the University of the West of Scotland and completed their clinical placements within NHSGGC. Others have joined from elsewhere in Scotland and England to begin their careers in Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Each midwife is taking part in a comprehensive induction programme led by the health board's expanded Practice Development Team. This includes practical training from Clinical Skills Midwives and mentorship from an experienced preceptor during their early career stages. During their first three years, they will rotate through different parts of the service, gaining experience across community, antenatal, labour and postnatal care.

How it is being reported

• Nearly 60 new midwives qualify for NHS Greater Glasgow's maternity teamMost of the new midwives graduated from the University of the West of Scotland, having completed their clinical placements within NHSGGC.Glasgow Live · 13 Oct, 07:13
• NHSGGC welcomes 56 newly qualified midwives following £4m investmentNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomes 56 newly qualified midwives after a £4m maternity investment, with roles across hospitals and community services.Glasgow Times · 12 Oct, 15:26

In this story: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde · University of the West of Scotland · Princess Royal Maternity · Queen Elizabeth University Hospital · Royal Alexandra Hospital · Mary Ross-Davie

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