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Maternity Support Worker
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-LM-EMF17580
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey County Hospital
Town
Guidlford
Salary
£24,873 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/12/2024 23:59

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Maternity Care Assistant

Band 2

Job overview

Job Purpose

           To maintain high standards of cleanliness within the department.

           Ensure stock is replenished.

           Maintain equipment.

           Support with basic tasks as assigned by members of the team.

           Support with administrative tasks

Main duties of the job

Work alongside registered practitioners and other members of the Maternity team. Maternity Care Assistants will undertake basic care tasks as part of routine care for women and babies once appropriate training has been undertaken.

The role holder will take responsibility for improvements in their own performance and will support changes and improvements within the service. They take responsibility for the completion of tasks delegated to them.

The role holder is able to recall, comprehend and make use of basic facts, processes and core ideas. The role holder can solve routine problems and make judgements within familiar areas of practice. They can resolve concerns escalating when necessary.

They can perform basic care, technical and administrative tasks in a defined area. They will be required to document care given in the patient record including any escalation and the actions undertaken.

They will hold responsibility for the care of equipment and resources used by the team in which they work. They are able to perform simple audits and surveys relevant to their work area. The role holder will demonstrate self-directed development to ensure they are able to practice in accordance with established protocols and standard operating procedures under close but not continuous supervision. Within the scope of their role, they recognise their limitations and present themselves in a credible and competent manner.

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting

 

Band 2 Maternity Care Assistant –hours per week working both days and nights. This role involves shift work which will include weekends, Christmas, Bank Holidays and unsociable hours.

The Maternity Unit is looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about helping to provide high quality care for both mothers and babies. Who are also able to assist in a theatre setting and maintain a clean and tidy environment.

Previous experience in a patient-focused environment is desirable to ensure that high standards of care and communication are adhered to both within the Trust and externally. Qualifications/requirements/experience listed in the job description.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via Trac.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Tanya Ashton, Maternity Matron on 01483 571122 ext. 4708

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Math and English qualifications required, however commitment to undertake functional skills if required

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria
  • Previous experience within health and social care desirable but not essential
  • Commitment to completion of Care Certificate and competencies

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident committedStep into healthArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tanya Ashton
Job title
Matron
Telephone number
01483 571122
Additional information

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Tanya Ashton, Maternity Matron on 01483 571122 ext. 4708

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