Job summary
We would like to appoint Maternity Support Workers (MSW) to assist qualified midwives in the care of women and babies in our low and high risk birth units.
The post holders will carry out area specific tasks within the haven birthing suite and central delivery suite, these tasks will include; infant feeding support, clinical observations, phlebotomy including Newborn Blood Spot Test and maternal screening tests and supporting the women and midwives throughout labour, birth and the initial post natal period.
The post holders will act as members of the team and will work under the supervision and guidance of registered midwives and other professional staff.
The post holders will report to the band 7 team leader., providing a 24 hours, 365 day service that includes days, nights and weekends.
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
Excellent communication and customer care skills
A good standard of literacy and numeracy
Please see the Person Specification for full criteria requirements
Main duties of the job
The Maternity Service is currently based across two sites, delivers over 4000 women per annum and is the centre for high risk care across East Dorset. Based on the Poole site is the Central Delivery Suite which has 8 birthing rooms, 2 obstetric theatres, a 2 bedded Maternity High Dependency Unit and 3 bedded recovery area. We have a 16 bed postnatal ward, 8 bed Transitional Care ward as well as an outpatient facility for antenatal clinic and antenatal day assessment. Our Outpatient and Community services are based across both Poole and Bournemouth sites.
For a band 3 role, we would expect that the post holder will have experience in healthcare. We would however consider applicants without maternity experience as full training and support will be given.
We are committed to education and development and invest in an education team which supports learning and practice development across the department. Learning and development opportunities currently in place are as follows:o In service training in obstetric and neonatal skillso Live Team Skills Drillso Access to self-directed E-learning programmes
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, occupational health and reference screening, contracts offered include a probationary period.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital
Please be aware that maternity services are moving to Bournemouth in 2025.
Provisional interview date: TBC
Please view our Recruitment video on YouTube, 'Maternity Recruitment March 2021'. We look forward to meeting you!
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, occupational health and reference screening, contracts offered include a probationary period.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth or Poole Hospital
Please be aware that maternity services are moving to Bournemouth in 2025.
Provisional interview date: TBC
Please view our Recruitment video on YouTube, 'Maternity Recruitment March 2021'. We look forward to meeting you!
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of joining the department.
- Willingness to undertake an agreed program of Apprenticeship for Healthcare
- Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Desirable
- Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within maternity or a similar setting within the NHS
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Other
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Personal
Essential
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Kind and compassionate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 12 weeks of joining the department.
- Willingness to undertake an agreed program of Apprenticeship for Healthcare
- Completion of a competency-based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational level 3
Desirable
- Short courses to undertake patient and clinical care duties
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within maternity or a similar setting within the NHS
- Experience of working with the public
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a care environment/NHS
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of basic physiology e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements etc
- Understanding of safeguarding issues relating to maternity care
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (to understand and be understood)
Desirable
- Venepuncture and cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- An understanding around basic patient care
- Understanding of the importance of the promotion of health and well-being
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation
Other
Essential
- Positive and flexible approach
- Ability to deal with sensitive situations
- Ability to communicate with all levels of staff
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Personal
Essential
- Ability to exchange factual information accurately
- Kind and compassionate
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
