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Midwifery interview

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claireybopper · 06/02/2006 22:38

Hello can anyone give me any tips and ideas, as to what to expect in an interview for midwifery?? I have one next week and need to stand out and shine!!

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Nettee · 09/02/2006 18:32

I did this 5 years ago now so I have forgotton a lot of it but typical questions:

Why do you want to be a midwife?
How do you cope with stress?
What is the role of a midwife?
What is the difference between a midwife and a nurse? (well clients)
Why do you think you would be a good midwife?
Some places gave out poems to discuss or did group activities like building a tower out of newspaper.

They are looking for enthusiasm and good communication skills and empathy. Think "holistic care", "informed choice", "advocacy", "expert in the normal"

good luck xx

Nettee · 09/02/2006 18:34

Also if you can get hold of any midwifery journals - British journal of midwifery is sometimes in Smiths - they will be impressed. Especially if you can talk about something in it

starlover · 09/02/2006 18:50

definitely get m/w journals or look on the web for up to date news in the world of midwives... they will be impressed if you are keeping up to date with what is going on.

erm... and ditto all nettee said really. at one of my interviews we also had to do a group role play thing!

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claireybopper · 11/02/2006 22:15

Thanx so much, i've got the midwifery journals and quite a bit more stuff besides. Dreading it especially if its a role play thing. Thanx for the tips.

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Coathanger · 28/02/2006 09:26

Claireybopper - how did it go?

I have my interviewnext week and I am cr@pping myself! Any tips?

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claireybopper · 03/03/2006 21:57

Hey coathanger. well ive just heard this week that I was not accepted for midwifery + the other uni didn't even offer me an interview(there loss). It was a total grilling for midwifery, in for 45 mins, but i suppose I should think myslef lucky I even got an interview.. How did ur's go??

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claireybopper · 03/03/2006 22:02

Sorry, just read your mess again.. ur interview next week, b ur self, look into:

the role of the midwife
qualities you have that would help in midwifery

erm, dress smart(some girls turned up in jeans and little tops etc)

Good Luck x

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joe35 · 03/03/2006 22:03

Hi there I was wondering if you were going for the 18 month or 3 year course? I have my application form for the 18 month, and my friend who is not a nurse is applying for the 3 year over hear in Belfast.
Any hints on filling in application form.

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