Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust

Family Hub Maternity Support Worker

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring Maternity Support Worker to join our highly skilled and multi-disciplined Maternity Service, providing outstanding care to women and their families. Portsmouth Maternity Service has recently been rated as Good by the CQC and we have recently been successful in achieving our Level 2 BFI accreditation. It is a really exciting time to join us as we move forward with our future visions and our final stages of achieving full BFI accreditation. We are a forward-thinking and innovative Trust, committed to developing and encouraging our colleagues to progress within their careers.

Main duties of the job

We currently have three one year fixed term contracts available. Successful internal applicants will be offered a one year secondment. The successful applicants will provide high quality, family centred infant feeding support to parents and babies with minimal supervision, but under the direction of the Registered Midwife. To work as part of the multi disciplinary team, working flexibly across Solent NHS trust and maternity to meet the family hub objectives. You will be responsible for undertaking appropriate interventions, working in partnership with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations to enable maximum participation in midwifery services. Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality, diversity, and sensitivity for all individuals. The family hub maternity support worker role is a diverse role incorporating elements of clinical, clerical, and housekeeping duties. Working collaboratively with the midwives, health Visitors, multi professional teams, service users and their families to provide excellent care. The Maternity Support worker will be accountable to the midwife she is working with, whilst always maintaining the dignity of patients and relatives, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Whilst always maintaining a professional and presentable image

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

REF597B

Job locations

Queen Alexandra Hospital

Southwick Hill Road

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 3LY

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will provide quality essential family centred infant feeding support to parents and babies with minimal supervision but under the direction of the Registered Midwife. To work as part of the multi-disciplinary team, working flexibly across Solent NHS trust and maternity to meet the family hub objectives. You will be responsible for undertaking appropriate interventions, working in partnership with clients and other health professionals, statutory and voluntary organisations to enable maximum participation in midwifery services. Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality, diversity, and sensitivity for all individuals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE/'O' level standard or equivalent (including English language & Math's) at grade C or 4 and above.
NVQ/BTEC level 3 Qualification in health-related subject.
Care Certificate

Desirable

UNICEF BFI training

Experience

Essential

2 years experience of the specialty area (maternity, child health / peer support).
Experience working in an acute or community setting.

Desirable

Newborn Observation Training.
Solihull Approach.
Mental Health First.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE/'O' level standard or equivalent (including English language & Math's) at grade C or 4 and above.
NVQ/BTEC level 3 Qualification in health-related subject.
Care Certificate

Desirable

UNICEF BFI training

Experience

Essential

2 years experience of the specialty area (maternity, child health / peer support).
Experience working in an acute or community setting.

Desirable

Newborn Observation Training.
Solihull Approach.
Mental Health First.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.