| Requirements | Evidence |
| Has completed a Midwifery standards review in the past two/three years and holds an annual practicing certificate with no conditions | MSR certificate Holds current Annual Practicing Certificate without conditions (Interim APC does not meet requirement) |
| Meets the requirements of the position description | Satisfactory performance appraisal/review |
| Practises autonomously on the basis of evidence-informed practice | A reflection on their current midwifery practice, this may be their Midwifery Standards Review reflection on practice |
| Has consolidated their midwifery knowledge and skills over a minimum period of 12 months | Satisfactory performance appraisal/review and evidence from professional portfolio |
| Is confident in handling complex clinical situations | Satisfactory performance appraisal/review or Midwifery Standards Review – Feedback from LMCs |
| Demonstrates confidence in midwifery practice within current role | Satisfactory performance appraisal/review and evidence from professional portfolio |