Become part of the obstetrics department at OUH Odense

Become part of the maternity ward at OUH Odense – a number of fixed-term positions

Are you a midwife with a desire for professional development and a work environment where well-being and interdisciplinary collaboration are at the center?

We are looking for

• A number of maternity-leave substitutes
• Start date: December 1, 2026 and February 1, 2027

What we offer you

• Solid introduction program and mentorship for the entire first year for new graduates
• Varied tasks: shifts in the maternity ward and the acute clinic with the opportunity to contribute to consultations, birth preparation, home visits and 41+/home monitoring
• Time off in lieu of inconvenient shifts so your pension is optimized
• Timeout during shifts
• Well-being cafes for new graduates
• Ongoing professional development, including certifications, CTG/STAN, supporting hand grips, suturing, balloon placement
• 5-day acupuncture course
• Regular team training in acute situations
• All-day staff meetings (2 times annually)
• Friday learning room and the theme of the month
• Debriefing and buddy system for traumatic births
• A workplace with engaged colleagues, professional sparring and room to grow
• A strong interdisciplinary environment with openness, respect and humor

We are looking for a colleague who

• Is professionally engaged and keen to develop
• Is passionate about supporting normal birth – for both first-time and multiparous birthing people
• Is on the delivery suites with the birthing people to a suitable extent
• Thrives with shift work and variation in pace
• Contributes actively to a good and healthy working environment
• Works independently and has strong self-management skills, but also asks for help

About the department

• Approximately 3,800 births per year
• Highly specialized function with focus on, among other things, diabetes, gastric bypass and high BMI
• Regional function for gastrointestinal surgery in newborns
• Interdisciplinary team consisting of midwives, doctors and social and healthcare assistants
• Seven KJO teams handle tasks before, during and after birth – including home births
• We work from a clear professional and organizational strategy

Salary and employment

Salary and employment terms for the position follow the INSERT AGREEMENT, INCLUDING NUMBER. The starting salary for the position can be found via the following link:

See starting salary for positions in Region Syddanmark

In addition to the starting salary, pay may include negotiable allowances depending on the position, your experience and qualifications.

• Upon hire, a child protection certificate is obtained
• You report to one of the three deputy chief midwives

Interested?

Contact Deputy Chief Midwife Lone Sølvsten Kappendrup at 20 36 92 32 to learn more.

Application deadline: October 19, 2026

Interviews will be held: October 29, 2026