Community Midwife - band 6
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 01/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing holistic midwifery care to service users across antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods within the Bicester Area and surrounding Oxfordshire. The postholder will conduct clinic appointments and home visits, requiring a driving license and appropriate insurance. The team also provides an on-call service for community births and supports the Obstetric Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital. We are looking for a compassionate midwife passionate about delivering high-quality care.
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- NIPE Trained
- Skills and Knowledge
- Awareness of OUH community maternity services
- Evidence of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
- Qual knowl and comps
- Registered Midwife with current UK Registration
- Has completed NMC preceptorship and/or has worked as band 6 midwife or equivalent
- Mentor/Practice Supervisor Qualification
- NIPE Trained
- Skills and Knowledge
- Awareness of OUH community maternity services
- Evidence of recent midwifery research and clinical audit
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 6d ago · Closes in 9d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Community Midwife - band 6
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
The postholder is required to provide holistic midwifery care to services users across the antenatal, intrapartum and postpartum period within the Bicester Area and surrounding areas of Oxfordshire.We have a diverse caseload of service users within our catchment area. We provide care in the form of clinic appointments and home visits, so a driving license with appropriate insurance is essential. Our team also provide an on-call service (day and night on calls), where we facilitate community births across the county, supporting other teams as well as our own. We also support the Obstetric Unit at the John Radcliffe Hospital as part of an escalation policy.
We are looking for a midwife who demonstrates kindness and compassion, and who is passionate about providing a gold standard of care. We have a very supportive team of midwives and support workers in Banbury, so adding to this nurturing atmosphere is essential.
Candidates 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
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 w
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