Job summary
We are looking for enthusiastic Midwifery Support Workers to work within our hospital and community service at Chesterfield Royal Hospital, this may
The post holder will support and assist midwives in the delivery of holistic, high quality; evidence based antenatal and postnatal care to women/ childbearing people, babies and families and their families. experience of working within the NHS an advantage.
The post holder will undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the midwife, within agreed guidelines and sphere of responsibility.
Main duties of the job
This role provides support to Midwives ensuring that women receive high standards of maternity care throughout our service.
You must possess excellent communication and team working qualities with a willingness to learn new skills, with full training and support provided, and also have the ability to work under your own initiative and as part of the multi-professional team.The post holder will be required to work a shift pattern that covers nights, weekends and Bank holidays.
About us
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a well performing Foundation Trust serving a population of around 441,000 across the Bolsover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Dales, North Amber Valley, High Peak and North East Derbyshire districts. With a workforce of around 3,800 staff and good financial control, currently operating with a positive financial surplus and was recently rated "Good" by the CQC .
We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description and person specification for the full qualifications, skills and experience required for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- -GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- -GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- -NVQ Level 3 in Health care
- -Commit to undertake in-house training.
- -Care certificate
Desirable
- -Care Certificate Supervisor
- -NHS experience an advantage
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- -Previous experience of working with members of the public
- -Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- -Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- -Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- -One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting
- -Experience of using hospital patient record system
- -Experience of providing high quality care
- -Evidence of continuing professional development
- -Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- -Effective written and verbal communication skills
- -Ability to prioritise workload.
- -Ability to work without direct supervision.
- -Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- -Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns.
- - Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.
- -Demonstrate attention to detail.
- -IT / computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- -Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- -Positive attitude to training and development.
- - Reliable
- -Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Encourage - Proud to CARE
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- -GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- -GCSE English Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- -NVQ Level 3 in Health care
- -Commit to undertake in-house training.
- -Care certificate
Desirable
- -Care Certificate Supervisor
- -NHS experience an advantage
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- -Previous experience of working with members of the public
- -Understanding of Safeguarding issues
- -Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- -Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- -One year's clinical experience in a hospital setting
- -Experience of using hospital patient record system
- -Experience of providing high quality care
- -Evidence of continuing professional development
- -Experience of supporting mothers with infant feeding
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- -Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- -Effective written and verbal communication skills
- -Ability to prioritise workload.
- -Ability to work without direct supervision.
- -Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- -Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns.
- - Ability to work as part of team and to liaise with colleagues in other disciplines.
- -Demonstrate attention to detail.
- -IT / computer skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- -Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- -Positive attitude to training and development.
- - Reliable
- -Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
Demonstrates Trust Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Encourage - Proud to CARE
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).
