Wexford General Hospital is seeking dedicated and compassionate Staff Midwives to join its rolling recruitment campaign in Wexford. This permanent whole-time opportunity offers midwives the chance to work within a busy acute hospital environment delivering high-quality maternity care across a wide range of clinical settings.
This Staff Midwife job in Wexford is ideal for qualified midwives who are passionate about supporting women and families throughout pregnancy, labour, birth, and postnatal care. Successful candidates will become part of a professional multidisciplinary team committed to patient-centred maternity services within HSE Dublin and South East.
Reference: WGH202628
Job Overview
The successful Staff Midwife will provide safe, effective, and evidence-based midwifery care at Wexford General Hospital. The role involves working collaboratively with obstetric, nursing, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure the highest standards of maternity services are delivered to patients and their families.
This rolling campaign is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and offers an excellent opportunity for experienced and newly qualified midwives seeking long-term career development within the Irish public healthcare system.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality midwifery care throughout antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal stages.
- Support women and families with compassionate and patient-focused maternity services.
- Monitor maternal and neonatal wellbeing in line with HSE clinical guidelines.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation standards.
- Work collaboratively with consultants, nurses, obstetricians, and allied healthcare professionals.
- Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and ongoing professional development.
- Promote safe clinical practices and infection prevention standards.
- Contribute positively to the maternity team and support service excellence within Wexford General Hospital.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registered Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) or eligible for registration.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
- Commitment to delivering patient-centred maternity care.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and professional accountability.
- Previous acute hospital experience is desirable.
- Please refer to the official Job Specification for full eligibility criteria and role requirements.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
Salary will be aligned with HSE Staff Midwife pay scales and public sector terms and conditions. This is a Permanent Whole-Time position offering long-term career progression opportunities, professional development support, annual leave entitlements, and access to public service pension benefits.
Working hours will be roster-based in accordance with hospital operational requirements and maternity service needs.
Location & Employer Information
Wexford General Hospital is a major acute healthcare facility serving the South East region and plays a vital role in delivering maternity and acute healthcare services to the local community. Located in County Wexford, the hospital provides a dynamic clinical environment with strong multidisciplinary collaboration and a commitment to patient safety and excellence in care.
This role falls under HSE Dublin and South East and offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to contribute to essential maternity services within a respected public healthcare setting.
Application Details
Applicants should apply online through the official recruitment portal:
For recruitment queries, contact:
Marcia Billane
Email: Marcia.Billane@hse.ie
Phone: 053-9153279 / 087-3665540
For informal enquiries, contact:
Nuria Tasies, Clinical Midwife Manager 3, Wexford General Hospital
Email: nuria.tasies@hse.ie
Phone: 053 91 53342 / 087-1819877
Advertisement Source: HSE
Date Posted: 27 May 2026
