Midwife | Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£32,073 - £39,043 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Oxford, OX3 9DU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	3 Sept 2026
Closing date:	3 Oct 2026

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Summary

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 set up 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 labour. 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.

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.

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 programme 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

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up 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 theFetaland Maternal Medicine Unit, Breech Team, and Maternity Bereavement Teams.Midwives employed within the servicehave the opportunity torotate to all our units/departments providing care to both low andhigh riskwomen.

For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeingand development.This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networksand 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 andstrive to ensure every member of our team feelsincluded,valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.

Wegenuinelybelieve thatbysupporting our staff to feel happyand offeringsupport within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for thewomen and birthing peoplewho access our services.

Working as a midwife the post-holder will:

Professional/Clinical Practice: Fulfil the role of midwife, as defined by the World Health Organisation and the NMC Midwives Rules and Code of Practice.

Please see the attached Job Description for further information. Alternatively, please contact Emily Delacherie or Jane Upham

This advert closes on Thursday 17 Sep 2026

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