Integrated Midwife

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Oban Community Maternity Service for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated integrated midwife (rural) who wishes to utilise the full range of midwifery skills, practising in an integrated midwifery model within the beautiful rural Argyll region. Oban and the surrounding area offers many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts, including hiking, mountain biking, wild swimming and kayaking.

The successful candidate must be capable of working autonomously within a supportive team, providing continuity of care to families in Oban, Lorn & Islands. Based in Oban, the candidate will be expected to travel to other maternity units within Argyll & Bute to cover when necessary and, at times, to cover home births within the Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). The named midwife will manage a caseload providing a full range of care, with an on‑call commitment overnight for Out of Hours care.

Efficient travel between various work locations is required.

A current UK driving licence is essential, and the candidate must use their own car to commute. A pool car will be provided for community visits and the overnight on‑call service.

Oban Maternity Service is proactive in supporting local birth, whether at home or within the stand‑alone community maternity unit. All mothers and babies will be offered a family‑centred, safe and compassionate approach to care, recognising their unique circumstances (Best Start).

Relocation package may be offered.

Elayne Starkey – Tel: 01631 788911;
Email: elayne.starkeyt

Lynsey Callaghan – Tel: ;
Email: lynsey.callaghan2@nhs

• Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time hours will be adjusted on a pro‑rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
• For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: [URL]
• To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: [URL]
• Please note that our correspondence method is by e‑mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
• Please check your e‑mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub for advice and support with any system issues.
• We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using Jobtrain.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland.