Job summary
- Main area
- Midwifery
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 321-SW-7355882-B7-PUB
- Employer
- Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Leys Health Centre
- Town
- Oxford
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Team Leader Case Loading
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
Case Loading Team Leader (Ivy Midwives)
Band 7 Team Leader
37.5 Hours
An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead & provide a full maternity care pathway to a caseload of women and their families who have social complexities and vulnerability factors. The post-holder will have a dedicated case load alongside the coordination of the wider team. The case loading model will include continuity of carer during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, with the ultimate aim of improving outcomes for women and their babies. In addition, meet the key performance indicators both locally and nationally.
The Band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the case loading team and services in her area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includes assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.
This is a substantive (permanent) position.
You will work closely with the Matron for community services and Consultant midwife for Public Health.
If you believe you have the required expertise for this position, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The Band 7 midwife has continuing responsibility for the management of the case loading
team and services in her area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includes
assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards.
Working for our organisation
In Oxfordshire, we offer a distinctive model of maternity care, supporting the birth of approximately 7,500 babies each year.
Care from our community midwives is delivered in a range of settings, including Midwifery-Led Units, GP surgeries, and community clinics. The role also includes participation in on-call services for Midwifery-Led Unit and home births.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See attached job description and personal specification for further information. Please contact Wendy Hill as Matron for Community Services for further information.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Be able to work safely and confidently within all clinical environments
- Detailed knowledge of current midwifery Issues
- Understanding of wider NHS agenda and drivers for change
- Knowledge of clinical governance proessess
- Should comprise key skills and knowledge for the post, e.g. knowledge of specialist field
- Leadership skills and ability to motivate a team
- Evidence of a flexible and innovative approach to service provision
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Wendy Hill
- Job title
- Matron for Community Services
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01865 572944
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