Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic MCA band 2 to step up into a Band 3 MSW to work within the FMU and MM Team. The role will include assisting and supporting client who have been re referred to FMU or MM for high-risk antenatal care. Vital to have Phlebotomy Skills, excellent communication skills and a good team player. If you think you have the skills required and need a new challenge, then please contact:
For more information about this job please contact Nadine Wright nadine.wright1@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Fetal Medicine is the branch of medicine that provides care for the fetus (or fetuses) and mother and her family. This includes the assessment of fetal growth and well-being and the diagnosis and management of fetal disorders (including fetal abnormalities) and counselling and support for parents.
Specialised services for women cover rare or complex conditions and/or unusual treatments as well as more common conditions where the severity or uncertainty of a particular case and/or co-morbidities necessitates treatment in a specialist Centre.
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent (or working towards)
- Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a maternity unit setting for minimum 2 years
Desirable
- Previous experience as a healthcare support worker
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints and how to escalate.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
- Courteous manner
- Legible handwriting
- Ability to monitor and record mother and baby's observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife.
- Phlebotomy service
- Competent computer skills
- Able to recognise own limitations and refer appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Well groomed, adheres to uniform policy while working
- Ability to work within a team
- Motivated to develop self and others.
- Provide leadership to junior colleagues
Communication
Essential
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- A sound understanding of confidentiality
- Good organisational skill
Specific requirements
Essential
- Work Monday to Friday 09:00 hours-17:00 hours
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Honest and trustworthy
- Committed to delivery high standards of patient and family centered care
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent (or working towards)
- Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a maternity unit setting for minimum 2 years
Desirable
- Previous experience as a healthcare support worker
- Experience of dealing with patient/relative complaints and how to escalate.
Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders.
- Courteous manner
- Legible handwriting
- Ability to monitor and record mother and baby's observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife.
- Phlebotomy service
- Competent computer skills
- Able to recognise own limitations and refer appropriately
Personal and people development
Essential
- Well groomed, adheres to uniform policy while working
- Ability to work within a team
- Motivated to develop self and others.
- Provide leadership to junior colleagues
Communication
Essential
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication at all levels
- Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team
- A sound understanding of confidentiality
- Good organisational skill
Specific requirements
Essential
- Work Monday to Friday 09:00 hours-17:00 hours
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Honest and trustworthy
- Committed to delivery high standards of patient and family centered 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).
