Job summary
The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to women centred care. The CARES team support women who are booked for an elective caesarean section. The successful candidate will work permanently within the CARES team to support the midwives, the women and their families.
The role includes working within local and national guidelines that enables individuals to provide safe and excellent care to our service users. There will be training and development opportunities for post holders who wish to progress within this career.
You will be recruited at Band 2 if you have not yet completed CUH HCSW induction which includes completion of the Care Certificate and Competencies. Once completed you will move up to Band 3. If you are currently working in a support worker role and have therefore completed these, you will be recruited as Band 3
The process for functional skills has now changed, this is conducted as a second interview on TRAC following any applicant that is successful at their initial interview. This is organised by recruitment and you must achieve a pass rate of at least 50% to receive a conditional offer. This process applies to anyone that is not currently working as a Support Worker at CUH.
Main duties of the job
The MSW will work alongside Midwives and other health professionals in the provision of safe and excellent care to women and their babies. The MSW will receive relevant training and once deemed competent to do so, will have an array of skills to support midwives, some of the skills are listed below:
Ensuring the clinical areas are stocked, clean and ready for use, ensuring equipment is safe and restock following an emergency, clinical observations of mother and baby, venepuncture and cannulation, catheterisation, feeding support including breast and bottle, diabetes care, promotion of health education, emergency care including newborn life support among many other skills/duties. You will also provide updates for women and their families during any delays.
There is an opportunity to undertake the MSW apprenticeship through Dynamic.
About us
Come Nurse with us...
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country. It comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital. We provide accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge and regional and national specialist services. It's a great place to nurse, work and live.
You will work on a vibrant hospital campus with a friendly community feel; we have excellent facilities to practice your skills and abilities to support your career pathway and development. Our values of Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent support the delivery of outstanding care. We have a fully electronic patient record system that is improving health-care quality; this is transforming services, improving patient safety and clinical outcomes.
Why choose Cambridge University Hospitals?
o Our values and reputation for outstanding careo Opportunities to experience a range of specialitieso Career and development opportunitieso Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support teamo Research experience and opportunitieso Lovely location and quality of life
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9th February 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment
This vacancy will close at midnight on 29th January 2026
Interviews are due to be held on 9th February 2026
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Care/ or equivalent
- Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade 4 or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Hospital experience
- Experience in supporting infant feeding
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Maternity Care Assistant/,Maternity Support Worker
- BFI training in infant feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Maternity Services
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Working knowledge of Child Protection procedures
- Demonstrate empathy for the needs of the women's health
- Keen and enthusiastic approach to work
- Good organisation skills/ ability to prioritise
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective team member
- Able to accurately and clearly take and record observations
- Able to use initiative and undertake role, seeking guidance as required
- Able to work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability with the team
- Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
- Able to use hospital information systems as required
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Additional IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Administration and Customer Service experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
- To be able to take a flexible approach to the role and role developments
- Proven work record
- Approachable and friendly disposition
- Flexible - able to undertake shift working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Care/ or equivalent
- Literacy and Numeracy (level 2) or equivalent e.g. Maths/English GCSE grade 4 or above/willing to work towards and achieve within 6 months of commencing the Band 3 role
Experience
Essential
- Clinical Hospital experience
- Experience in supporting infant feeding
- Experience of working in a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Maternity Care Assistant/,Maternity Support Worker
- BFI training in infant feeding
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of Maternity Services
- Understanding of confidentiality
- Ability to follow procedures and protocols
- Working knowledge of Child Protection procedures
- Demonstrate empathy for the needs of the women's health
- Keen and enthusiastic approach to work
- Good organisation skills/ ability to prioritise
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Effective team member
- Able to accurately and clearly take and record observations
- Able to use initiative and undertake role, seeking guidance as required
- Able to work within the limits of own competence and level of responsibility and accountability with the team
- Able to recognise situations when a more senior member of staff is required
- Able to use hospital information systems as required
- Ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Additional IT skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Administration and Customer Service experience
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent
- To be able to take a flexible approach to the role and role developments
- Proven work record
- Approachable and friendly disposition
- Flexible - able to undertake shift working
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Cambridge University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Rosie Hospital - Division E
Robinson Way
Cambridge
CB2 0SW
Employer's website
https://www.cuh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)