The aim of the RCM Career framework is to provide a profession specific career structure for our members, their employers and educators across the United Kingdom.

The framework is built on the four pillars of education, clinical practice, management and research. Where other frameworks have considered leadership as part of management, we have placed leadership centrally within the four pillars as we believe leadership is everyone’s responsibility and is an important part of everyone’s role.

In this first iteration of the RCM Career Framework we have focused on the three pillars of education, clinical practice and management within universities and the NHS. While the research pillar continues to be built you will see elements of research in many of the roles included in the other three pillars. Future versions will include other arenas where you may want to take your career.

Not everyone will be able to see their role or job title because roles and titles are frequently unique to people and their employers. The framework is organic and provides illustrations of a sample of destinations beyond entry to the maternity workforce. It is about expanding your horizons and prospects.

The framework will continue to evolve and develop in the coming months so please feel free to share with us how it helps you. Your experiences and case studies are also welcome. Please contact education@rcm.org.uk for further information.