Job summary
Permanent Post: - Maternity Support Worker Antenatal ServicesBand 3Hours: - variable - flexible days and times
Are you looking for a challenging position within the Maternity Service?An opportunity has arisen for us to recruit an additional Maternity SupportWorker to our team in the Antenatal Services.The Day Assessment Unit and Antenatal Natal Clinic cares for approximately 12,000 + episodes of care in each area per year for women who have medium - high risk pregnancies who are cared for on an outpatient which enables women to remain at home with their families.Applicants need good organisational skills, a sense of humour and the ability to remain calm when under pressure. Applicants must be competent in venepuncture and computer skills and have completed or be happy to work towards the Care Certificate.Previous nursing auxiliary / maternity support worker experience is essential and working within the NHS would be an advantage.Further information from: Jennie Hone / Kelly Greenslade / Julie EdwardsWard managers Antenatal Day Assessment Unit. Level 2, The Great Western Hospital, Swindon 01793 604825/6Email - Jennifer.hone1@nhs.net / Kelly.greenslade@nhs.net /Julie.Edwards43@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The job role includes performing venepuncture after appropriate training , screening patients for diabetes, training patients to test blood glucose levels / dealing with specimens and samples. The role includes undertaking maternal observations such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse once appropriate training completed. In addition, the role will involve organising and booking appointments, assisting in antenatal clinics, retrieving notes as well as many other clerical and administrative duties including data input .
About us
We will expect your values and behaviours to reflect the STAR Values of the organisation:
Service - We will put our patients first.
Teamwork - We will work together.
Ambition - We will aspire to provide the best service.
Respect - We will act with integrity
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out fundamental midwifery procedures as delegated by trained members of nursing and midwifery staff, which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the Maternity Support Worker has proved him or herself competent.
- To assist in providing phlebotomy services (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) within the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit / Ante natal Clinic.
- To assist in performing Glucose Tolerance Tests as per Maternity Procedure.
- To train women, birthing people diagnosed with gestational diabetes to perform blood glucose monitoring (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) give dietary advice (following in - house training) and schedule appointments as per guidance from midwives.
- Carry out basic maternal observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, urinalysis and labelling and taking MRSA / urine samples documenting them accurately in the womans maternal records and reporting deviations from the normal to the midwife.
- To assist in Ante Natal Clinic when necessary including test room, clinic room or administrative duties.
- To undertake clerical duties which will include accessing patients notes, liaising with Health Records department, filing, making appointments and using the computer system in accordance with Trust policies and guidance.
- To act as chaperone when required, always maintaining privacy and dignity.
- To undertake essential ward housekeeping tasks (including cleaning and restocking of supplies) in parallel with the domestic ward staff to maintain a pleasant and safe environment including some cleaning and stocking of clinical areas.
- To support safe delivery of care across the maternity unit by working flexibly providing care where required.
- To assist women with personal hygiene requirements
- To assist with the patients meals as directed by members of midwifery staff.
- To assist in the provision of beverages and light refreshments for patients and relatives as instructed by midwifery/nursing staff.
- To assist and advise mothers with infant feeding and care of the newborn in accordance with GWH Maternity Infant Feeding Policy (Baby Friendly Initiative)
- To assist in escorting patients to other departments.
- To document, where appropriate any care provided.
- To report promptly any concerns relating to mother or baby to a midwife.
- To communicate effectively with mothers, families, and all members of multi-disciplinary team.
Flexibility
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Supplementary Information
This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs for applicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To carry out fundamental midwifery procedures as delegated by trained members of nursing and midwifery staff, which have been taught, subsequently supervised and in which the Maternity Support Worker has proved him or herself competent.
- To assist in providing phlebotomy services (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) within the Antenatal Day Assessment Unit / Ante natal Clinic.
- To assist in performing Glucose Tolerance Tests as per Maternity Procedure.
- To train women, birthing people diagnosed with gestational diabetes to perform blood glucose monitoring (only when has attended Trust Venepuncture training and completed Trust competency) give dietary advice (following in - house training) and schedule appointments as per guidance from midwives.
- Carry out basic maternal observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, urinalysis and labelling and taking MRSA / urine samples documenting them accurately in the womans maternal records and reporting deviations from the normal to the midwife.
- To assist in Ante Natal Clinic when necessary including test room, clinic room or administrative duties.
- To undertake clerical duties which will include accessing patients notes, liaising with Health Records department, filing, making appointments and using the computer system in accordance with Trust policies and guidance.
- To act as chaperone when required, always maintaining privacy and dignity.
- To undertake essential ward housekeeping tasks (including cleaning and restocking of supplies) in parallel with the domestic ward staff to maintain a pleasant and safe environment including some cleaning and stocking of clinical areas.
- To support safe delivery of care across the maternity unit by working flexibly providing care where required.
- To assist women with personal hygiene requirements
- To assist with the patients meals as directed by members of midwifery staff.
- To assist in the provision of beverages and light refreshments for patients and relatives as instructed by midwifery/nursing staff.
- To assist and advise mothers with infant feeding and care of the newborn in accordance with GWH Maternity Infant Feeding Policy (Baby Friendly Initiative)
- To assist in escorting patients to other departments.
- To document, where appropriate any care provided.
- To report promptly any concerns relating to mother or baby to a midwife.
- To communicate effectively with mothers, families, and all members of multi-disciplinary team.
Flexibility
This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances, in discussion with the post holder. This role profile is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The post holder will need to be flexible in developing the role with initial and on-going discussions with the designated manager.
Supplementary Information
This job description should be read alongside the Supplementary Information provided on NHS Jobs for applicants and alongside the Employee Handbook for current staff members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate completed / work towards completing.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within the hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience ideally within a Maternity Unit
- Competent in venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication, verbal, written and IT.
- Able to recognize own limitations to seek advice.
- Demonstrates understanding of need for confidentiality.
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of supporting women with infant feeding.
- The ability to communicate sensitive information about well-being to anxious patients and relatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- Care Certificate completed / work towards completing.
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience within the hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience ideally within a Maternity Unit
- Competent in venepuncture
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to demonstrate effective communication, verbal, written and IT.
- Able to recognize own limitations to seek advice.
- Demonstrates understanding of need for confidentiality.
- Demonstrates understanding of safeguarding.
Desirable
- Demonstrate knowledge of supporting women with infant feeding.
- The ability to communicate sensitive information about well-being to anxious patients and relatives.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Employer's website
https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
