For locum midwives · NMC

Locum midwives, run like a business.

Track midwifery shifts for bank, agency, or direct locum work. NMC registration and expenses in one place. Free to start.

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Purpose-built for agency midwifes.

9 tools

Shift tracking

Log every shift with date, rate, and workplace. Track each one from confirmed through to paid. Search, filter, and export to CSV.

Invoicing, chasers, and a link the organisation can click

Generate PDF invoices for direct work and send by email. Every invoice email carries a 30-day signed URL: the organisation can mark it paid or raise a dispute in one form, no account needed. Auto-chasers fire on day 14, 21, and 28 past due with the original PDF attached. Agency and PAYE shifts skip the invoice step and settle directly.

Works however you get paid

Log self-invoiced, agency-managed, and PAYE shifts side by side. Tax reserve only where it applies; PAYE income shows on the dashboard but doesn't inflate your set-aside because the tax has already come off at source.

Expenses & mileage

Log expenses across 17 profession-aware categories with HMRC-approved mileage rates. Attach receipt photos or PDFs. Filter by category and date, export to CSV.

Professional documents

Upload your DBS, indemnity, NMC registration certificate, and training records. Expiry tracking with colour-coded alerts and automated 30-day reminders.

Tax planning

Model your tax position as self-employed or limited company. Income tax, NIC, corporation tax, dividend tax, and pension contributions, all calculated with current HMRC rates.

NMC revalidation tracker

Practice hours counted automatically from your confirmed shifts against the 450-hour NMC target. CPD (35 total, 20 participatory), 5 reflective accounts, 5 pieces of feedback, and the confirmation discussion all captured inline. Export a single NMC portfolio PDF for submission.

Midwifery competency tracker

Dedicated log for obstetric emergencies attended, CTG interpretation reviews, waterbirths, breech and instrumental births, and bereavement care. Each entry captures category, location, narrative and learnings, and rolls into the NMC revalidation portfolio PDF alongside your CPD.

Shift pay-check across employers

Mark each delivered shift paid correctly, paid short (record the actual amount), or not paid yet. One cross-employer record of what you are still owed that no single bank, trust, or agency payslip portal shows. Included on the free Basic tier.

NMC verified

NMC

NMC PIN

Your registration on every invoice.

Your NMC PIN appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory. Organisations can verify your Nursing and Midwifery Council registration at a glance, no back-and-forth emails, no chasing paperwork. Encrypted at rest. The professional standard, built in from day one.

How it works.

Three steps

Sign up and select Midwife

Choose your profession, add your NMC PIN, and set your hourly rate. Your NMC registration appears on your profile and every invoice you generate.

Track shifts, settle however you're paid

Log shifts across unit / services with date, hourly rate, and status. Self-invoice direct work with hours × rate calculation; log agency and PAYE shifts to skip invoicing and settle straight to paid.

Manage expenses and documents

Log expenses with HMRC mileage rates, attach receipts, and track your NMC certificate, DBS, indemnity, and training records with expiry alerts. Export everything at tax time.

Inventory

What we track for agency midwifes.

Profession-aware fields built in from day one. Not a generic invoicing tool with a healthcare skin.

01Shifts with hourly rate billing
02NMC registration on your profile and invoices
03Profession-specific cancellation terms
04NMC revalidation tracker with portfolio PDF export
05Midwifery competency log (obstetric emergencies, CTG, waterbirths, bereavement)
0613 document categories including DBS certificate, Professional indemnity, Registration certificate, Training certificate
07Workplace signed-URL access on every invoice and booking email
0810 specialties to choose from
09Public directory profile with postcode search

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sessional cost for Midwife locums?

Sessional offers three tiers: Basic (free) with shift tracking, pay-check, and limited invoicing; Plus (£4.99/month launch price until 1 August 2026, then £14.99/month) with unlimited invoicing, auto-chasers, NMC revalidation, documents, and tax planning; and Pro (£24.99/month) with API access, Xero sync, and advanced reporting. No commission on any plan.

What does Sessional track for midwives?

Sessional tracks every shift with date, hourly rate, and workplace. It also manages invoices, expenses with HMRC mileage rates, professional documents including your NMC registration, and tax planning for self-employed or limited company structures.

Can I track expenses as a locum midwife?

Yes. Sessional supports expense logging across 17 profession-aware categories with HMRC-approved mileage rates. The category picker surfaces what your regulator and indemnity body expect. Attach receipt photos or PDFs to every expense, filter by category and date, and export to CSV at tax time.

Does Sessional work with NMC registration?

Yes. Sessional understands NMC registration and your NMC PIN. It appears on every invoice you generate and on your public profile in the directory, so organisations can verify your Nursing and Midwifery Council registration at a glance.

Does Sessional work for midwives who work via agencies or umbrella PAYE?

Yes. Each shift is logged with a billing mode: self-invoiced, agency-managed, or PAYE at source. Agency and PAYE shifts skip the invoice step; PAYE income does not contribute to your tax reserve because the tax is already deducted at source. You can mix modes freely, and Sessional handles the split automatically on the earnings dashboard and tax planner.