Reference: 26UHWSMROL
Category: Nursing and Midwifery
Grade: Staff Midwife (2143)
Contract Type: Permanent Wholetime
Location: University Hospital Waterford, Co. Waterford
Recruiter: HSE Dublin and South East
Job Overview
The Staff Midwife Waterford role at University Hospital Waterford offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic acute maternity service within the HSE Dublin and South East region. This permanent wholetime position is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants and plays a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, woman-centred care in an acute hospital setting.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting mothers, babies, and families through pregnancy, labour, birth, and the postnatal period while maintaining the highest professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive midwifery care across antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal services.
- Deliver evidence-based, woman-centred care in accordance with national guidelines and hospital policies.
- Monitor maternal and fetal wellbeing and respond appropriately to clinical changes.
- Collaborate effectively with obstetric, neonatal, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to HSE governance standards.
- Support health promotion initiatives and patient education programmes.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
- Eligibility to work in Ireland.
- Demonstrated competence in acute maternity care settings.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice.
Salary, Benefits & Working Hours
- Salary aligned with the HSE Staff Midwife Grade 2143 pay scale in accordance with national public sector pay agreements.
- Permanent wholetime contract (37.5 hours per week).
- HSE pension scheme and public sector terms and conditions.
- Annual leave entitlement in line with HSE policy.
- Opportunities for professional development and further education.
Location & Employer Information
This position is based at University Hospital Waterford, a major acute teaching hospital serving the South East region. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of services including maternity, medical, surgical, and specialist care.
The role forms part of the HSE Dublin and South East health region, covering Tipperary South, Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford, Wicklow, and part of South Dublin. A panel may be formed from this campaign to fill current and future permanent or specified purpose vacancies (full-time or part-time).
Application Details
Applications must be submitted online via Rezoomo:
Informal Enquiries:
Email: UHWRecruitment@hse.ie
Tel: 051 848248 / 051 847396
Proposed Interview Date: To be confirmed
Important: This job opportunity is open to both HSE and non-HSE applicants.
Last Day to Apply: 31 December 2026, 2:00 PM
