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- Prif leoliad
- Community Maternity Support Worker
- Gradd
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
- Cyfeirnod y swydd
- 216-CB-W6367393-A
- Cyflogwr
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Math o gyflogwr
- NHS
- Gwefan
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Tref
- Plymouth
- Cyflog
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
- Yn cau
- 29/08/2024 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr
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Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Trosolwg o'r swydd
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join University Hospitals Plymouth Maternity Service as a Band 3 Maternity Support Worker (MSW) working predominantly in the community covering a wide geographical area on a day to day basis. You will be required to support the delivery of high-quality and safe care to women and babies within the community settings.
- The MSW will be a competent individual, working as a member of the maternity team providing care to women and families throughout pregnancy and the postnatal period. The MSW will work under indirect supervision of a registered midwife and be guided by the midwife’s expertise. The successful candidate will be a dynamic and professional individual who has excellent communication and IT skills and will be able to work effectively in a demanding and continually evolving environment. The successful candidate will be provided with training to support the role and obtain many additional skills.
For an informal chat or to discuss the position in more detail please contact Community Managers:
Clare Herbert Tel: 07780 684745 or Fe Tunnicliffe Tel: 07760 991146
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The MSW will undertake a range of duties including: Personal care of women and babies, providing information and advice on self-care, infant care and initiating support with infant feeding, health promotion, clerical, educational and housekeeping duties all to ensure the smooth running of the maternity team. This job will require flexibility to work within various children's centres and will need to be proficient with IT skills to record care being given.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Key Dimensions:
1. To be aware of the patients’ physical, emotional and social needs and to report accurately to the midwife.
2. To establish good relationships with the patients, relatives and colleagues ensuring accurate and effective communication at all times.
3. To be able to self-manage and organize own day to day tasks and activities against care delivery plans. Under the direction of the midwife, be able to adjust plans in response to service needs.
4. To demonstrate independent inquiry, through knowledge and experience within remit of role.
5. To undertake clinical skills as directed by the midwife and report findings accordingly.
6. To maintain accurate and legible records as appropriate under the direction of the midwife.
7. To contribute to the maintenance of a safe working environment.
Manyleb y person
Essential
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with families within a large setting
- Ability to have a flexible approach
- Proven evidence of prioritising workload
Meini prawf dymunol
- Phlebotomy Skills
- Demonstrable experience working within a large clinical setting
- Proven evidence of infant feeding training
- Extended IT Skills
- Proven evidence of working within a maternity setting
Qualifications
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Achieved Qualifications Grades and Year Achieved
Meini prawf dymunol
- Baby Friendly Initiative Standards Training/Equivalent
- NHS Health Care Certificate
- Extended IT Skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work flexibly
Meini prawf dymunol
- Understands the roles and boundaries of a Maternity Support Worker
- Ability to work methodically and follow instructions
Disposition/Attitude/Motivation
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Willing to undertake training
- Works well within a team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Proven evidence of interest in women's health
Other Factors
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Committed to continuous personal development and training
- Possess a current UK driving licence, is a car owner with access to a car
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Clare Herbert
- Teitl y swydd
- Midwifery Community Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 07780 684745
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Please contact the community managers Monday - Friday between the hours of 0830hrs - 1630hrs.
Rhestr swyddi gyda University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector