Job summary
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As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview.
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Antenatal Clinic (ANC) team. Are you looking for a new challenge?MCA Band 2 to work under the supervision of the midwife to assist and support Antenatal women in ANCIf you think you have the skills required and need a new challenge then please contact:
To find out more about the role please email: loretta.anyanwu@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
The post holder will act as a member of the multi-disciplinary team, who with support and guidance of registered midwives will provide individualised, family-centred care to women in hospital.
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
- Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a nursing auxiliary in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake verbal and written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to monitor and record mother observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife
- Competent computer skills
- Able to recognize own limitations and refer appropriately
Desirable
- Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders in courteous manner
- Phlebotomy and blood spot screening
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
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
Desirable
- Good organizational skill
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder be required to work long day, nights, weekends shifts and/or flexible hours
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrates basic numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or Equivalent (or working towards)
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a care setting.
Desirable
- Previous experience as a nursing auxiliary in the NHS
Skills
Essential
- Ability to undertake verbal and written communication
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to monitor and record mother observations and escalate abnormal results to midwife
- Competent computer skills
- Able to recognize own limitations and refer appropriately
Desirable
- Able to liaise effectively with stakeholders in courteous manner
- Phlebotomy and blood spot screening
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
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
Desirable
- Good organizational skill
Specific requirements
Essential
- The post holder be required to work long day, nights, weekends shifts and/or flexible hours
- Sufficient to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations
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).
