Job summary
Job Title -Maternity Health Care Assistant
Hours per week -37.50
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary- £22383.00 Per annum Pro Rata
Closing Date-25th Aug 2023
Interview Date-TBC
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
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Main duties of the job
We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individuals to join our team in Women's and Children's at George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust. As a Maternity Healthcare Assistant (MHCA) you will support the midwives whilst working on in all areas of maternity, to deliver high quality, safe and compassionate care.
Duties will include assisting in labour ward, antenatal clinics and the antenatal and postnatal wards. You will work as a member of the maternity team by supporting the midwifery staff and assisting the care needs of women and their babies.
Maternity health care assistants work alongside registered practitioners and other members of the maternity care team who provide direct delivery of care to women and their families accessing hospital based services.
Applicants must be able to work effectively within a team, demonstrating an ability to adapt to the change in accordance with the need of the organisation and professional innovation
(Please see attached Job Specification)
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to 'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
Effective Open Communication
excellence and safety in everything we do
Challenge but support
Expect respect and dignity
Local health that inspires confidence
Benefits:On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, on-site discounted gym, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the smooth running of the maternity services including antenatal clinic, day assessment, triage, delivery suite and community
- General housekeeping
- Prepare (including cleaning) the clinical area.
- Management of blood spillage.
- Clean and make beds.
- Re-stock and reorder equipment including stock rotation.
- Sterilize feeding equipment.
- Prepare equipment such as ultrasound.
- Identify and report faulty equipment.
- Undertake hospital transfer, the discharge process and tasks such as data input.
- Input and retrieve data into and from computer systems, for example, test results, contact details and discharge information.
- Assist midwives and doctors with instrumental deliveries, such as laying
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the smooth running of the maternity services including antenatal clinic, day assessment, triage, delivery suite and community
- General housekeeping
- Prepare (including cleaning) the clinical area.
- Management of blood spillage.
- Clean and make beds.
- Re-stock and reorder equipment including stock rotation.
- Sterilize feeding equipment.
- Prepare equipment such as ultrasound.
- Identify and report faulty equipment.
- Undertake hospital transfer, the discharge process and tasks such as data input.
- Input and retrieve data into and from computer systems, for example, test results, contact details and discharge information.
- Assist midwives and doctors with instrumental deliveries, such as laying
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ Level 2 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Commit to undertake in-house training
Desirable
- Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
- Care Certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
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
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Ability to work as part of team
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- IT / computer skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Must be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths Grades A-C, Levels 4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ Level 2 in Health care or equivalent experience
- Commit to undertake in-house training
Desirable
- Foundation Degree Maternity Pathway
- Care Certificate
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of Health and Safety issues
- Knowledge and understanding of data protection confidentially
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- One year's formal maternity care experience in a hospital/birth centre
- Experience of using hospital patient record system
- Experience of working in an acute hospital setting
- Experience of providing high quality care
- Understanding of Safeguarding issues
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
- Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns
- Ability to work as part of team
- Demonstrate attention to detail
- IT / computer skills
Desirable
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Adaptable and flexible approach to work
- Positive attitude to training and development
- Ability to work 24-hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Must be able to assist patients to move using appropriate aids on a frequent basis
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).
