Job summary
- Main area
- Community Maternity Support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 216-CB-W6367393-A
- Employer
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
- Town
- Plymouth
- Salary
- £24,071 - £25,674 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 29/08/2024 23:59
Employer heading
![University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust logo](https://static.trac.jobs/employer-logos/313.png)
Maternity Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
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.***
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Proven knowledge and demonstrable experience of working with families within a large setting
- Ability to have a flexible approach
- Proven evidence of prioritising workload
Desirable criteria
- 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
Essential criteria
- Achieved Qualifications Grades and Year Achieved
Desirable criteria
- Baby Friendly Initiative Standards Training/Equivalent
- NHS Health Care Certificate
- Extended IT Skills
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Organisational skills and ability to prioritise work
- Ability to work flexibly
Desirable criteria
- Understands the roles and boundaries of a Maternity Support Worker
- Ability to work methodically and follow instructions
Disposition/Attitude/Motivation
Essential criteria
- Willing to undertake training
- Works well within a team
- Ability to work flexibly
- Proven evidence of interest in women's health
Other Factors
Essential criteria
- Committed to continuous personal development and training
- Possess a current UK driving licence, is a car owner with access to a car
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Clare Herbert
- Job title
- Midwifery Community Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07780 684745
- Additional information
Please contact the community managers Monday - Friday between the hours of 0830hrs - 1630hrs.
List jobs with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors