Practitioners based in England who want direct access to Shel Banks, real-time clinical Q&A, and the confidence that comes from learning in a room with peers.
Practitioners based outside the UK, or those fitting study around work and family. The same accreditation, the same clinical depth — delivered entirely online, at your own pace.
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Optional · England-Based Graduates Only
Eligible England-based graduates can apply to be considered for newborn care opportunities with families seeking support.
The scheme helps graduates build confidence, gain early experience and gather references after training.
Family opportunities may come through Babyem’s wider community and professional networks. Placements are not guaranteed, and any arrangement is agreed directly between the family and graduate
England-based graduates only · Optional scheme · Placements not guaranteed
Complete your OCN-accredited maternity nurse training. The programme gives you the knowledge, confidence and professional grounding to begin supporting families within your scope.
Register your interest with Babyem. Share your experience, goals and availability so your profile can be considered for suitable family opportunities.
Connect with families. Family opportunities are shared through the newborn placement scheme, and families and graduates decide directly whether they are the right fit for each other.
Placements are not guaranteed, and any arrangement is agreed directly between the family and graduate.
of surveyed Maternity Nurse graduates said the Placement Scheme helped them gain experience, build confidence or take their next step towards paid newborn care work.
Outcomes vary. Placements are not guaranteed.
Families referred through our work with
Great Ormond Street Hospital
NCT
Twins Trust
Homestart
Based outside England? You complete the same OCN-accredited training. The Placement Scheme is currently available to eligible England-based graduates only.
The accreditation doesn't change. Neither does the support.
Independently regulated. Assessed by written submission. Recognised by leading agencies across the UK and internationally.
Tutors and experienced Maternity Nurses active every week. Support that doesn't stop when your training ends.
Quarterly live workshops, expert Q&A and the Masterclass Vault. Counted towards your Continued Professional Development.
