Job summary
As our maternity services continue to grow and develop, we are delighted to offer exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and dedicated Maternity Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team at Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
We are seeking confident, compassionate, and competent individuals who are committed to delivering high-quality, safe, and personalised care. Working as part of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting women, babies, and their families throughout pregnancy and the immediate postnatal period--helping to improve experiences and make a meaningful difference to outcomes
Main duties of the job
To assist the midwife in providing individualised, family-centered care through physical, social, and psychological support to birthing parents and their families throughout the pregnancy, birth, and postnatal journey.
You will provide administrative support, prepare and maintain a safe environment, and implement basic care packages, performing delegated clinical procedures under the guidance and direction of the Midwives and practitioners from the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Excellence
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this role.
The Job Description provides an overview of the key duties and responsibilities, while the Person Specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are available to download on this page.
Your application will be assessed against the criteria listed in the Person Specification, so please ensure that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and demonstrates how you meet the required standards.
Please note: Due to high levels of interest, we may close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of this role.
The Job Description provides an overview of the key duties and responsibilities, while the Person Specification outlines the essential and desirable qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. These documents are available to download on this page.
Your application will be assessed against the criteria listed in the Person Specification, so please ensure that all information you provide is accurate, complete, and demonstrates how you meet the required standards.
Please note: Due to high levels of interest, we may close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grades A-C/4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ Level 3/Diploma in health-related subject/Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant previous experience within maternity or a similar healthcare/NHS setting
- Able to work independently under guidance, and within multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public/in a patient-facing role
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills appropriate to role
- Clinical competences to undertake basic care packages including maternal and neonatal observations, venepuncture, CO monitoring, blood glucose, tissue viability, ECGs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English grades A-C/4-9, Functional Skills Level 2
- NVQ Level 3/Diploma in health-related subject/Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Relevant previous experience within maternity or a similar healthcare/NHS setting
- Able to work independently under guidance, and within multi-disciplinary team
- Experience of working with the public/in a patient-facing role
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- IT skills appropriate to role
- Clinical competences to undertake basic care packages including maternal and neonatal observations, venepuncture, CO monitoring, blood glucose, tissue viability, ECGs
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).
