East Cheshire NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker

The closing date is 12 August 2025

Job summary

Are you reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy midwifery team as a maternity support worker with Antenatal Clinic.

This role requires individuals to work as a proactive member of the team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area.

Applicants require a good standard of general education to GCSE level to include English and Mathematics. Applicants must be reliable and committed to supporting delivering excellent maternity care. Basic knowledge of data protection, recent experience with a variety of IT systems and confidentiality are essential. Basic antenatal care and maternity services would be advantageous.

Hours per week: 15

Main duties of the job

You will be supporting the multidisciplinary team with clinics held in the from early pregnancy and through the antenatal period, you would play a vital role in helping to deliver safe, effective care to women and their families with clear documentation.

You will undertake venepuncture, recording of maternal observations and supporting expectant women and their families through their pregnancy journey with underpinned knowledge of public health promotion.

You will also work with the team to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the department

About us

It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7373514

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on theVisas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3/Diploma/Degree in Health Related Subject
  • Good level of general education, including English and Maths qualifications.

Desirable

  • CARE certificate
  • IT qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of Antenatal Care, including screening tests available
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Venepuncture / cannulation
  • Experience in undertaking clinical observations and patient care
  • Previous experience in Antenatal care

Desirable

  • Undertake specific training and complete set competencies to include Early Pregnancy Assessment, Antenatal Clinic, Antenatal Day

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar/same role

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

  • Able to understand and communicate written and verbal information clearly and accurately.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance and relevance of good patient/visitor relations.

Other Role Requirement

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3/Diploma/Degree in Health Related Subject
  • Good level of general education, including English and Maths qualifications.

Desirable

  • CARE certificate
  • IT qualification

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • Understanding of Antenatal Care, including screening tests available
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Venepuncture / cannulation
  • Experience in undertaking clinical observations and patient care
  • Previous experience in Antenatal care

Desirable

  • Undertake specific training and complete set competencies to include Early Pregnancy Assessment, Antenatal Clinic, Antenatal Day

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a similar/same role

Specific Job Requirement

Essential

  • Able to understand and communicate written and verbal information clearly and accurately.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the importance and relevance of good patient/visitor relations.

Other Role Requirement

Essential

  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Antenatal Clinic Manager

Rachael Benson

rachael.benson6@nhs.net

01625663187

Details

Date posted

05 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

209-A-25-7373514

Job locations

Macclesfield District

General Hospital

Victoria Road, Macclesfield

SK10 3BL


Supporting documents

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