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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Community Midwife

The closing date is 19 February 2026

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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

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-SW-7704583-B6-EXT

Job locations

Wantage Community Hospital

Garston Lane

Wantage

OX12 7AS


Job description

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.

Job description

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
  • Has completed NMC preceptorship and/or has worked as band 6 midwife or equivalent
  • 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
Person Specification

Qual knowl and comps

Essential

  • Registered Midwife with current UK Registration
  • Has completed NMC preceptorship and/or has worked as band 6 midwife or equivalent
  • 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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wantage Community Hospital

Garston Lane

Wantage

OX12 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wantage Community Hospital

Garston Lane

Wantage

OX12 7AS


Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Wantage Community Team Manager

Jenna Larke

jenna.larke@ouh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience £37,338 - £44,962 per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-SW-7704583-B6-EXT

Job locations

Wantage Community Hospital

Garston Lane

Wantage

OX12 7AS


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