Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Community Midwife
The closing date is 25 November 2026

Job summary
Wantage Midwifery Led Unit is part of the Wantage community hospital. It has a wonderful, homely atmosphere with a birthing pool room for women choosing to birth in the community. There is a small yet dedicated team of midwives and support workers who provide care for birthing people and their families in the surrounding area. Wantage is a lovely and upcoming town in South Oxfordshire, ideal for families and ongoing transport links to London and the South coast.

Across Oxfordshire, we have four freestanding birth centres--located in Banbury, Chipping Norton, Wantage, and Wallingford--alongside a homebirth service. Our community birth rate is above the current national average at 5%.

As a member of the Wantage team, you will join the community on-call rota to support the community birth service; our high birth rate offers frequent opportunities to attend community births. We also enable staff to take shifts on the main delivery suite if they wish to maintain or broaden their skills and knowledge.

Applicants must have an existing NMC with UK Midwifery experience and have completed their preceptorship in a UK hospital. They must be currently working at a Band 6 level

Main duties of the job
The postholder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to services users across the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period within the Wantage Area and surrounding areas of Oxfordshire. They will provide care in the form of clinic appointments and home visits.

Full and Part Time hours are available. Must be a car driver and have access to a car during the day and for night on-calls. You will be required to work community on-call shifts during the day and night time.

Please see the job description attached.

Please note: This job is primarily based at the Wantage Community Hospital

About us
Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.

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.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year; £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 321-SW-8393026-B6-EXT
Job locations: Wantage Community Hospital, Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AS, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
We are looking for a midwife who demonstrates kindness and compassion, and who is passionate about providing community care.
Please see attached job description and person specification. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information.

Person Specification
Qual knowl and comps

• Essential: Registered Midwife with current UK Registration
• Essential: Has completed NMC preceptorship and/or has worked as band 6 midwife or equivalent
• Essential: Mentor/Practice Supervisor Qualification
• Desirable: NIPE Trained

Skills and Knowledge

• Essential: Awareness of OUH community maternity services
• Desirable: Evidence of recent midwifery research and clinical audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Wantage Community Hospital, Garston Lane, Wantage, OX12 7AS, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Wantage Community Team Manager Jenna Larke, jenna.larke@ouh.nhs.uk

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