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In the UK what is a better career, Midwifery or Physiotherapy?5 comments to In the UK what is a better career, Midwifery or Physiotherapy?You must be logged in to post a comment. |
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Yes it’s still young enough.
As for which is the better career – that depends on which you would enjoy more. I think phisiotherapy pays better but I personally think Midwifery would be more satisfying.
There is also a shortage of midwives nowadays so you would definately get a job.
If you’re thinking of going into either areas it should be a case of, ‘what area can I give most in’, or ‘what area has the most need for people’. The health service is full of people wanting a career, and not actually passionate about their jobs. If you want a career do an economics or engineering degree. If you care go into the health service.
Which is the better career is a matter of personal opnion. I prefer midwifery and the starting salary in UK is around £17k with lots of propects to promotion. However, despite the calling for midwives, you are only guaranteed a job if you are seconded by the NHS (paid through your training on the wage you earnt in another NHS job) and then only on the hours they want to give you. My best friend qualified last september and although she frequently works overtime, they wont up her contract from 30 hours per week to full time. Its a sham really. If you do not already work in the NHS and cannot get seconded, then you get a means tested bursary for the midwifery degree which can as little as £90 per month. If you do the nursing diploma 1st you get about £500 per month but then have to do the 18 month midwifery extension for peanuts.
In the UK there is a serious shortage of Midwives and lots of Physiotherapists unable to find work! hope this helps to make your mind up.
The answer is based on what you would enjoy more – working with women during pregnancy, birth and postnatally, or working with the broader population of people on a range of issue. Each role would make you a specialist – deciding on which specialism is based on your personal motivations. Midwifery is an autonomous profession can be practiced privately or with in the NHS this is comparebale to the Physio. Both are relatively paid for entry level positions, both recruit managers from within the ranks so offer equal opportunity for advancement. Both are comparebale to diversification of practice ie teaching. The decision is your – as a health care profession you will not be as rich as a stock broker so finance can not be your motivation. Think about what you want and where you would be a good fit.