Munster

Midwifery jobs in Waterford.

Maternity services remain under sustained scrutiny and staffing pressure, with continuity of carer, triage and birth centre cover all competing for the same workforce. Actionus books NMC-registered midwives onto locum, bank, fixed-term and permanent roles, with revalidation, DBS and references completed before your first shift.

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Hiring in Waterford

What the Waterford market looks like.

University Hospital Waterford is the regional centre for the south east, including cardiology and cancer services for a wide catchment. Community healthcare teams cover Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow and south Tipperary, so caseloads can be geographically spread.

Major employers in Munster

  • University Hospital Waterford
  • HSE South East community healthcare
  • Wexford General Hospital
  • UPMC Whitfield Hospital

Also covering

Wexford · Kilkenny · Clonmel · Dungarvan · Carlow · New Ross

Typical settings

  • NHS maternity units
  • Midwifery-led birth centres
  • Community midwifery teams
  • Independent maternity providers

Common specialities

  • Labour ward
  • Antenatal clinic
  • Postnatal
  • Community midwifery
  • Triage
  • Bereavement care

Questions

Midwifery work in Waterford, answered.

What midwifery jobs are available in Waterford?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent midwifery roles across Waterford and the wider Munster area, including nhs maternity units, midwifery-led birth centres, community midwifery teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire midwives in Waterford?
Major healthcare employers in and around Waterford include University Hospital Waterford, HSE South East community healthcare, Wexford General Hospital, UPMC Whitfield Hospital, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
What registration do I need to work as a midwifery professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Waterford?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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