Midwife

Job overview

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 7,500 babies are born annually. We have four 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, three Maternity Theatres and a specific Maternity Recovery Ward.

This advert is for Band 6 midwives wishing to join both our hospital and community teams.

Main duties of the job

We currently have rotational roles available for Band 6 Midwives within the John Radcliffe hospital setting.

Working for our organisation

Here in Oxfordshire we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7,500 babies born annually.

As a tertiary hospital the John Radcliffe is composed of a Delivery Suite with three 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.

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Personal Specification for further information. Part time and full time hours available. Flexible working can be requested - this needs to include 50% nights and weekend shifts to cover 24/7 maternity services.

Person specification

• Registered Midwife with current UK Registration and minimum of 12 months experience
• Understanding of OUH maternity service
• NIPE trained
• Experience working as a Band 6 midwife across numerous settings

Probation Period

This post is subject to a six month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Referencing

When providing employment reference details please provide correct work related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application. Your first referee will need to be your line manager, supervisor or clinical lead from your current or most recent post or place of study. Please note that if you have previously worked for the Trust we will require a reference from your last manager - this information is essential if your offer of employment is to be confirmed.

Next Steps

Please read the job description and person specification, and ensure your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short listing process, usually within two weeks. The majority of correspondence will be via the e recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web based email products.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

No unsolicited recruitment agency telephone calls or emails.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

Please note that this job advertisement will close automatically once the application limit is reached, regardless of whether this occurs before the advertised closing date.

Name: Emily Delacherie

Job title: Lead Midwife for Recruitment and Retention

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Main area Maternity Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (minimum hours depending upon experience). Job ref 321 SWO B6 INT

Site: John Radcliffe Hospital and Community Teams, Town Oxford

Salary: £38,682 - £46,580 per annum pro rata; Salary period: Yearly; Closing: 25/11/:59