The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

Maternity Care Assistant

The closing date is 18 June 2025

Job summary

The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) is to assist, support and work in collaborationwith the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; in order to provide a safe and holistic approachto women centered care.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the mother and her new-born(s), and it is underthe direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MCA assists with and provides personal carefollowing completion of any relevant or appropriate training. The post is rotational, and the employeewill be provided with appropriate training for the clinical setting in which they are working. Thesesettings include antenatal inpatient or outpatient care, intrapartum inpatient care and postnatalinpatient and outpatient care.

The post holder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies. Support will be given to employees to further develop their skills and explore pathways for progression where appropriate.

This job description is directly linked to The Maternity Support Worker Competency, Education and Career Development Framework set out by Health Education England

Main duties of the job

Develops and maintains positive relationships, respects the woman's and her families' wishes, with kindness, compassion and empathy.

Should be trustworthy, provide woman centred care and support, and take ownership for mistakes by reporting concerns or errors to a registered practitioner in a timely manner.

Recognises the Maternity Care Assistants scope of practice within national frameworks and demonstrating NHS Constitution values, asking for guidance when unsure. This will ensure they are working within their competency, demonstrate a professional manner and guarantee care planning is in line with national and local guidance to avoid harm.

Understands main principles of team working and can define their own role and role of others.

About us

The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the West Midlands providing primary, acute and community services and we are incredibly proud of the diversity of both our staff and the communities we serve. We are building a workforce that can help us to fulfil our values, improve the quality of care for patients, and solve the health care problems of tomorrow. We're passionate about the value that diversity of thinking and lived experience brings in enabling us to become a learning organisation and leader in delivering compassionate care for our patients.

We are delighted that we have been rated as "Good" by CQC. We have achieved numerous awards; The Nursing Times Best Diversity and Inclusion Practice and Best UK Employer of the Year for Nursing Staff in 2020.

The Trust is a supportive working environment committed to creating flexible working arrangements that suit your needs and as such will consider all requests from applicants who wish to work flexibly.

Date posted

16 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

225-DIV1-7228013

Job locations

New Cross Hospital

Wolverhampton Road

Wolverhampton

WV10 0QP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Administrative Duties

Ensure and participate in tracking, obtaining, and filing clinical records as required in line with local information governance and in accordance with legal requirements to maintain confidentiality and data protection.

Keeps complete, clear, accurate and timely records, utilizing digital platforms where required.

Provide administrative support to the maternity team, both in the hospital and community settings.

Professional Attitudes and responsibilities

Convey an approachable and professional manner to all mothers and their families.

Demonstrates an awareness of discriminatory attitudes and challenges this behaviour, with particular reference to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, race, religion, sex and sexual orientation. This will ensure they promote equality.

Is aware of legal and ethical responsibilities in relation to own role including the need to work in ways agreed by the employer.

Does not project own experiences and values onto other and demonstrates understanding of own role and contribution in creating inclusive, equitable care.

Is aware of organistional aims, objectives, policies and values that relate to the MCA role.

Recognizes the importance of maintaining own health, wellbeing and resilience to ensure that personal performance and judgement is not affected by ill-health.

Ensure that knowledge of local safeguarding policy and procedure is maintained.

Understands and follows principles of safeguarding and protection and adheres to local security procedures.

Training Responsibilities

Attend all statutory and mandatory training as and when required.

Maintains and develops own skills and knowledge with training accessed where required. Keeps evidence of personal development, prepares for and participates in appraisal.

Participate in annual individual performance review process, whereby objectives will be agreed, performance monitored, and personal development needs discussed.

Is always welcoming and takes an interest in the education and development of Trainee Maternity Care assistants and Trainee Maternity Support workers in acquiring skills and knowledge.

Safe Environment

Ensure own actions promote a positive and safe environment. This includes checking the clinical area for hazards, ensuring the working order of equipment, reporting any concerns, faults or breakages to the appropriate person in a timely manner.

Demonstrates the ability to respond flexibly to needs of the working environment.

Demonstrates safe and evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures stated within job description.

Ensure that each woman feels safe and knows how to access support if required.

Uses a range of techniques for infection prevention and control. Using PPE as required.

Act responsibly in respect of colleagues health, safety and welfare following safety at work guidance and protocol.

Ensure the cleanliness of equipment in all clinical and non-clinical areas and assist the midwife in appropriately preparing the birthing environment.

Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained in all clinical settings, and equipment is available; escalate any depletion of stock or resources in a timely manner.

Assist in stocking up and cleaning all home birth team equipment if required.

Report any incidents using the local risk management reporting system and escalate such incidents appropriately and in a timely manner. To ensure they are following local health and safety guidance.

Understands the importance of following standard operating procedures, protocols, policies and guidelines to promote safety.

Understands the importance of courage and candour , recognizing and reporting behaviours or errors that could result in poor outcomes for women and their families.

Supports audit and service improvement initiatives and keeps up to date with changes in policy and practice.

Please see the attached Job Description for full details and responsibilities.