Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Apprentice Midwifery Care Assistant

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

*This is a fixed term contract for 14 months* We as a Trust encourage and support your progression beyond your Apprenticeship and will be here to help!

Our NNUH Maternity team is looking to recruit an Apprentice working in our busy Maternity Unit.

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

We are very proud of our Apprentice success rates, with 92% of Apprentices successfully obtaining a substantive post within the Trust at the end of their Apprenticeship contract, and 98% of Apprentices having further plans in place following their Apprenticeship e.g. going on to further education, joining the NNUH staff bank or obtaining employment at another organisation.

Apprenticeship Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants must be:

Aged 16+
Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Good general standard of education
4 GCSE's at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

As an Apprentice Midwifery Care Assistant, you will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care. You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.

You will provide care to our patients who are attending for care in the maternity setting. With support from your line manager and the wider Midwifery team, you will complete departmental competency training, to learn the necessary skills for the role - including documentation, patient care, supporting parents with maintaining the baby's hygiene, cleaning and checking of beds and cots - please see the attached job description for full details. You will play a key role in the care of babies and support of the parents; you will be a valued member of the team in this rewarding specialty where no day is the same!

The maternity unit is fast paced and demanding, this post is perfect for someone who is able to work under pressure and thrives in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. If this sounds like the role for you, please make an application today and let us know in your supporting statement how you meet the criteria on the job specification.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

Flexible working hours
Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
Discounted gym memberships
Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
Support in career development
Flexible staff bank
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Date posted

04 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14,722 a year per annum (£283.13 per week)

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

14 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

234-24-W2769

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered Midwife who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Midwifery Care Assistants.
To report to registered staff any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of care standards.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Midwife.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Midwife maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Midwife.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To accurately and promptly carry out the instructions of the registered Midwife who is professionally accountable for the delivery of care.
To carry out duties as specified within the Trusts Approved core task list for Midwifery Care Assistants.
To report to registered staff any patient who gives cause for concern or any observed changes in the patients condition.
To respond appropriately to clinical emergencies to ensure the patient receives appropriate care.
To participate in the admission process under the supervision of registered staff.
Provide and deliver a high standard of individualised personal nursing care in accordance with Essence of care standards.
To report all care that has been given to patients within the team to a Registered Midwife.
To accurately document all care delivered to patients, countersigned by a Registered Midwife maintaining confidentiality at all times.
To assist in the preparation of patients and equipment for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by the Registered Midwife.
To keep the clinical area clean and tidy maintaining a safe environment.

Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work well in a team

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

Employer's website

https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)