Job summary
Barts Health NHS Trust has a world-wide reputation for innovation in the care of mothers to be, and each birth is very special to us and we strive to make every birth as normal as possible, no matter what the complications.
The Trust provides maternity care to over 16,500 women including a homebirth service on all 3 maternity sites. Our client group includes many women with complex clinical conditions. To support our care of both mum and baby we have a Level 3 Neonatal Unit situated at the Royal London Site, a level 2 Neonatal Unit situated at the Newham Site and we have excellent facilities in Fetal Medicine. We also have a stand-alone midwifery-led Birth Centre's situated in the Isle of Dogs. In addition, we have two co-located Birth Centre's.
The postholder will assist with care of women under the direction and supervision of Midwifery trained staff in the hospital and community.
The postholder is key in ensuring good communication with women and their families, liaison with key stakeholders and departments to ensure safe and timely discharge from hospital, working in par with the midwife or ward managers.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Care Assistant, you will be working alongside the Maternity and Obstetric team assisting with care of birthing people and their families during the antenatal period. The role is perfect for those who want to consolidate their training and gain experience and skills working in Maternity services.
Practical tasks will include patient assessments, chaperoning and assisting the clinical team. The role involves some administrative tasks involving record keeping. If you have good communication skills and ability to work within the multidisciplinary team, then this job position is for you.
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.
Details
Date posted
12 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£29,651 to £31,312 a year per annum inc pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
259-7820644NUH
Job locations
Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham University Hospital
Glen Road
London
E13 8SL
Employer's website
https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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