Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Midwife
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About the Role
We are looking to recruit innovative midwives who are passionate about providing quality care to birthing families and are dedicated to providing evidence-based care.
Here in Oxfordshire, we offer women and healthcare professionals a unique setup of our Maternity Services where around 7500 babies are born annually. We have 4 stand-alone Midwifery Led Birth units within the county based at Banbury, Chipping Norton, Wantage, and Wallingford, as well as offering home births to all areas. There is also an integrated birth unit where around 10% of birthing people choose to go in labor. As a large Tertiary hospital, the John Radcliffe offers a large Delivery Suite with an en-suite birthing pool room, 3 Maternity theatres, and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward.
Job Requirements
This advert is for newly qualified midwives due to qualify by Autumn 2026.
Newly qualified midwives will participate in a 12-18 month preceptorship program designed by our team of Practice Development midwives.
We currently have roles available for Band 5 and 6 Midwives within the John Radcliffe hospital setting and in a small number of our community teams.
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Important Notes
Please Note
- This role is NOT eligible for International Educated Midwives who have never worked in the UK. We will advertise for our 12-week International Educated Midwives program on a separate advert when we have vacancies. You will NOT be shortlisted if you fall into the above criteria.
- This advert has been capped and will close early if it reaches the maximum amount of applicants. If interested, please put your application in early.
- This role includes 50% night working to ensure we provide safe maternity services 24/7.
About the Organization
Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique setup of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.
As a tertiary hospital, the John Radcliffe is composed of a Delivery Suite with 3 Maternity Theatres and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward. We work closely with specialist services such as the Fetal and Maternal Medicine Unit, Breech Team, and Maternity Bereavement Teams. Midwives employed within the service have the opportunity to rotate to all our units/departments, providing care to both low and high-risk women.
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For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeing and development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks, and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.
We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits contact:
- Name: Emily Delacherie
- Job title: Lead Midwife for Recruitment and Retention
- Email address: Emily.Delacherie2@ouh.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 851171
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