MIDWIFERY SOLUTIONS

Specialist Staffing — When & Where It Matters Most

At Obsidian, we deliver temporary midwifery cover at speed—ensuring maternity services stay fully staffed and safe, no matter the challenge. Whether you’re dealing with short-notice absences, service pressure, or unplanned spikes in demand, our expert team sources high-calibre, compliant midwives fast.

We understand the demands of maternity care—and we respond in real time.

MIDWIFERY SOLUTIONS

Specialist Staffing, When & Where It Matters Most

At Obsidian, we deliver temporary midwifery cover at speed—ensuring maternity services stay fully staffed and safe, no matter the challenge. Whether you’re dealing with short-notice absences, service pressure, or unplanned spikes in demand, our expert team sources high-calibre, compliant midwives fast.

We understand the demands of maternity care—and we respond in real time.

Trusted - Proven, Dependable, Professional

Specialist - Focused on Specialist Nursing, Midwifery, Pharmacy & AHP’s

Responsive - Quick, Adaptive, Ready to Meet Your Needs

WHY PARTNER WITH OBSIDIAN FOR MIDWIFERY?

The Obsidian Advantage: Exceptional Midwifery Staffing When You Need It Most

Reliable, expert midwifery support is crucial, and Obsidian delivers fast, efficient staffing solutions tailored to your needs. Specialising in last-minute placements, we ensure your team is always fully supported, even during peak times or emergencies. Our highly trained midwives are carefully matched to your requirements, offering flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to quality care and patient safety. Trust Obsidian to provide seamless, responsive midwifery solutions that ensure consistent support when you need it most.

  • Speed Without Compromise

    We specialise in last-minute midwifery placements, often within hours. Our talent pool is always ready—so you get fully vetted, NMBI-registered professionals quickly, without sacrificing quality.

  • Midwifery Specialists

    Our consultants focus exclusively on maternity services, so we understand the pressures of antenatal, labour, postnatal, and community care—and how to match the right professional to each setting.

  • Trusted by Maternity Services Across Ireland

    Hospitals and community teams nationwide rely on Obsidian to keep their rotas strong and their patients safe. We’re not generalists—we’re clinical staffing specialists with a deep understanding of midwifery.

  • Compliance Built In

    Every Obsidian midwife is fully compliant with all regulatory requirements, including current CTG and NRP training. You can be confident in the care they deliver—day or night.

TAILORED SERVICE SOLUTIONS

Service Options Built Around You

No two hospitals face the same workforce challenges—which is why we offer flexible service models designed to fit your unique needs. Whether you need urgent cover within hours or a more sustainable solution to stabilise your rosters, our responsive approach ensures safe, consistent care for birthing people and their families.

  • 01. Ad Hoc Cover, On Demand

    When time is critical, we deliver. Our on-demand service connects you with qualified midwives—often within 1 to 2 hours—ensuring immediate support during sickness absences, sudden surges, or out-of-hours pressures. We help you maintain safe staffing levels without compromising clinical standards or compliance.

  • 02. Block Bookings & Roster Support

    Facing ongoing vacancies or rising staff fatigue? Our block booking model offers reliable, repeat midwifery cover over days, weeks, or months. By embedding trusted professionals into your service, we reduce your dependence on last-minute fixes, protect team morale, and support more consistent outcomes for women and families.

  • 03. Long-Term Service Planning

    For hospitals navigating prolonged vacancies, service redesign, or workforce transformation, we offer tailored long-term staffing strategies. From maternity-led continuity models to regional service integrations, we collaborate with leadership teams to plan ahead, embed consistency, and reduce reactive staffing costs. Our experienced consultants support you in forecasting demand, shaping flexible workforce pipelines, and building a more resilient maternity service.

COVERING THE FULL MATERNITY PATHWAY

Specialist Midwives for Every Stage of Care

We support maternity teams with experienced midwives across all key clinical areas—ensuring continuity, safety, and specialist care from the first booking appointment to postnatal discharge.

  • Antenatal Clinics & Day Assessment Units

    We provide midwives experienced in routine antenatal checks, high-risk pregnancy monitoring, and diagnostic support. Our staff integrate seamlessly into busy clinics and assessment units, ensuring safe triage, smooth patient flow, and compassionate communication throughout early pregnancy.

  • Labour Wards & Delivery Suites

    Our labour ward midwives are skilled in managing spontaneous and induced labour, supporting natural and assisted births, and working alongside obstetric and theatre teams. We supply confident, capable staff who maintain safety, dignity, and calm in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.

  • Postnatal Wards & Transitional Care

    From breastfeeding support to early neonatal monitoring, our postnatal midwives deliver expert care during the critical recovery period. We support your teams in ensuring maternal wellbeing, safe discharge planning, and consistent communication with community follow-up services.

  • Triage & Maternity Assessment Units (MAUs)

    We provide midwives trained in early pregnancy complications, urgent maternal assessment, and managing high patient volumes. Our staff help maintain safety and responsiveness, working within your triage protocols and escalation pathways to ensure no patient is missed.

  • Home Birth Teams & Community Midwifery

    We support continuity-of-care models by supplying midwives who are confident in autonomous practice, including antenatal home visits, community-based labour, and postnatal care in the family’s home. Our staff are aligned with national guidelines and local safeguarding protocols.

  • Bereavement & Specialist Support Roles

    We can supply experienced midwives with training in bereavement care, perinatal mental health, and other specialist pathways. These professionals bring exceptional sensitivity and clinical skill to families navigating complex or traumatic maternity journeys.

TRUSTED NUMBERS, REAL IMPACT

Fast Facts: Obsidian Midwifery Solutions at a Glance

AVERAGE TIME TO FILL

15 Minutes

CLIENT SATISFACTION

98%

MIDWIFERY SHIFTS FILLED MONTHLY

1,000+

COMPLIANCE RATE

100%

TRUSTED MIDWIFERY STAFFING, TAILORED TO YOU

Responsive, High-Quality Cover for Every Corner of Your Maternity Service

From urgent cover within hours to long-term service planning, we partner with Heads of Midwifery and clinical leads to keep your maternity service safe, compliant, and consistent.

DRIVEN BY QUALITY, GUIDED BY TRUST

A True Extension of Your Workforce

We’re more than a staffing provider—we’re a trusted partner in maintaining excellence across your maternity service.

✓ Transparent reporting on fill rates, feedback, and shift performance

✓ A responsive account management team that knows your service inside out

✓ Collaborative workforce planning tailored to your challenges and KPIs

From first conversation to final shift, we deliver staffing that reflects your standards and builds lasting trust.

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS FOR MATERNITY TEAMS

Supporting Safe, Resilient Maternity Services

“Our staffing isn’t just reactive—it’s strategic.”

Maternity care doesn’t stop. Neither do we.

We partner with clinical leaders to:

✓ Minimise service disruption

✓ Ensure safe patient ratios

✓ Protect continuity of care

✓ Ease pressure and reduce burnout

NURTURING MIDWIVES FOR CONSISTENT, HIGH-QUALITY CARE

Our Midwives, Your Standards

Each of our professionals benefits from:

✓ Ongoing CPD opportunities

✓ Real-time compliance and renewal tracking

✓ A candidate experience team that supports them before and after every shift

DELIVERING IMPACT, NOT JUST COVER

Real Results That Strengthen Your Service

“Safe care starts with the right people—and the right people need the right support. We provide both.”

At Obsidian, we don’t just talk about quality—we track it, report it, and improve on it. Every shift we fill is backed by transparent data and a commitment to outcomes that matter to clinical teams and executive boards alike.

Our service includes:

✓ Midwife feedback & performance reviews from charge midwives and matrons

✓ Insights to inform rostering, cost-efficiency, and workforce planning

✓ Clinically prepared professionals, briefed and ready to integrate seamlessly into your service

Whether you're managing CIs, preparing for audits, or reporting to board-level stakeholders, we provide the data and assurance you need.

INTEGRATED PARTNERSHIP, EVERY STEP OF THE WAY

Working With You, Not Just For You

“Our goal is to complement your team, not complicate it.”

We embed ourselves in your service—not just as an agency, but as an extension of your team. From workforce planning to clinical alignment, our model is built on true collaboration with NHS and HSE leaders.

We work directly with:

✓ Heads of Midwifery & Clinical Leads – to align with governance, safety, and escalation pathways

✓ Workforce & Roster Managers – to reduce agency churn and improve continuity

✓ Onsite Ward Coordinators & Matrons – to support real-time decisions and handovers

Whether it’s filling today’s rota or planning for next quarter, we bring clinical insight, accountability, and continuity to every interaction.

BUILDING CONTINUITY, SHIFT BY SHIFT

Fewer Gaps, Familiar Faces, Stronger Teams

“Continuity isn’t a luxury in maternity care—it’s a necessity. That’s why we build it into every placement.”

Behind every shift filled is a chance to build trust, reduce turnover, and strengthen care. At Obsidian, we don’t just send someone—we send someone who understands your service, your values, and your standards.

We prioritise continuity because:

✓ Familiar staff = better handovers, fewer errors
✓ Consistent midwives = calmer, more confident care
✓ Low churn = stronger team culture, less stress

We invest in relationships, not just rosters—so you can count on midwives who feel like part of the team, every time.

“When midwives feel supported, maternity services thrive. It’s not just about filling gaps—it’s about building confidence, continuity, and care that families can rely on.”

READY TO STRENGTHEN YOUR MIDWIFERY ROSTER?

Flexible, Fast, Clinically-Led

Need urgent cover—or want to reduce risk for the weeks ahead? Let’s talk.

Let’s talk about your staffing needs.
Let’s explore what’s possible—on your terms.