More than ninety percent of final year midwifery students are struggling to find a job, a new survey published today by the Royal College of Midwives reveals. The survey also showed that 58 percent of midwifery students were concerned about getting a job. The survey comes as the midwifery profession is moving into a new era as an all graduate profession. The RCM UK Board for Scotland Director Gillian Smith said: "For several years, we have had a guarantee of 12 months employment in Scotland on qualification, however it is often difficult for recently qualified midwives to get a placement in a maternity unit of their choice and they may have difficulties with moving because of other commitments."

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