Maternity Support Worker

Job summary

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Maternity Support Worker (MSW) to join our dynamic maternity team at Musgrove Park Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of high-quality, safe, and personalised care to women, their babies, and families within a hospital ward-based setting. You will work collaboratively under the direction of registered midwives as part of a multidisciplinary team.

As a Maternity Support Worker, you will play a key role in assisting with the planning, implementation and evaluation of maternity care under minimal supervision. You will work flexibly across a range of shifts, including weekends and nights, to ensure the needs of our women and babies are met.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about women-centred care and who is committed to delivering compassionate, respectful, and high-quality maternity services.

Main duties of the job

• Provide direct care and support to women, their partners and babies across various maternity wards

• Carry out delegated clinical tasks including maternal and neonatal observations, venepuncture, urinalysis, and assisting with feeding and hygiene

• Support with admissions, discharges, and general ward duties such as stock management and clerical tasks

• Promote infant feeding, breastfeeding support, and parental education

• Work in close collaboration with midwives, doctors, neonatal staff and other healthcare professionals

• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation and data entry on maternity IT systems

• Participate in health promotion activities including smoking cessation and newborn safety

• Provide emotional support, reassurance, and advocacy for women and families

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.