Job summary
To work as a member of the maternity team, under the direction and supervision of the midwife. The maternity care assistant is accountable to the midwife and will be supervised by the midwife either directly or indirectly whilst on duty.o Promote a friendly, caring environment and actively work within the multidisciplinary team.o Promote the philosophy of respect, for varied cultural, physical and spiritual needs of mothers.o Act as a role model for practice, respecting both the privacy and dignity of mothers and theirfamilieso Prepare rooms and ensure the environment is welcomingo Assist mothers with baby care, including nappy changing, bathing and feeding.o Assist mother with her personal hygiene needs, including bathing and bed making.o Be able to recognise deviations from normal in the condition of both mother and baby and reportfindings to the midwife in charge.
Main duties of the job
The shift pattern will be working day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday including bank holidays
Ideally the applicant has experience within the NHS and hold a BTEC Level 3 or equivalent or be willing to work towards this.
You will work under the direct/indirect supervision of a registered midwife; when undertaking delegated nursing and non-nursing duties for women, and their families.
About us
"Theright care, by theright person, in theright place"
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the North West side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. We have recently been given a CQC rating of Good. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
The Family Division aims to deliver the highest standards of care for maternity, sexual health, gynaecology and a range of acute and community children's services. The Division is a Centre of Excellence for Women's and Children's services and has a credible and enviable reputation. We deliver over 4,800 babies and carry around 1500 gynaecological procedures each year, making us a specialist provider of health services for women, babies and their families in the North West Sector of Manchester and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develops and maintains positive relationships, respects the womans and her families wishes, with kindness, compassion and empathy.
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.
See attached job description for further details
Job description
Job responsibilities
Develops and maintains positive relationships, respects the womans and her families wishes, with kindness, compassion and empathy.
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.
See attached job description for further details
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE level 4 or above
- NQV level 3 health and social care or above
Desirable
- NHS certified care certificate
- Good IT skills/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
Desirable
- maternity healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Works well as a team
Desirable
- Willingness to take on care certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Has an understanding of the HCA/MCA role
Desirable
- Has knowledge of maternity care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE level 4 or above
- NQV level 3 health and social care or above
Desirable
- NHS certified care certificate
- Good IT skills/qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in healthcare setting
Desirable
- maternity healthcare experience
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Works well as a team
Desirable
- Willingness to take on care certificate
Knowledge
Essential
- Has an understanding of the HCA/MCA role
Desirable
- Has knowledge of maternity care
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).
