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Team Leader Case Loading

The closing date is 19 August 2025

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Job summary

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 loadingteam and services in her area or equivalent sphere of midwifery practice. This includesassessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmesof care and the setting of standards.

About us

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.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-SW-7355882-B7-PUB

Job locations

The Leys Health Centre

Dunnock Way

Oxford

OX4 7EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description and personal specification for further information. Please contact Wendy Hill as Matron for Community Services for further information.

Job description

Job 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

  • 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
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • 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

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

The Leys Health Centre

Dunnock Way

Oxford

OX4 7EX


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Leys Health Centre

Dunnock Way

Oxford

OX4 7EX


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron for Community Services

Wendy Hill

wendy.hill@ouh.nhs.uk

01865572944

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

321-SW-7355882-B7-PUB

Job locations

The Leys Health Centre

Dunnock Way

Oxford

OX4 7EX


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