Maternity Support Worker (Community)

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the midwifery team carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care of the mother and baby in support of and under the supervision of a Registered Midwife

Provide advice and information on maternal and infant care, including advice and support with infant feeding and the initiation of breast feeding, undertake baby observations and new-born bloodspot screening both in the hospital and community settings.

Must have a current UK driving license.

Must be car driver

**Previous Applicants need not apply**

Main duties of the job

Provide advice and information on maternal and infant care, including advice and support with infant feeding and the initiation of breast feeding both in the hospital and community setting

Phlebotomy skills

To support the Midwifery Team with the delivery of high quality care to all mothers and their babies in the antenatal and postnatal period. This must be in accordance with the Trust's Clinical Guidelines

Give practical support, advice and information to mothers with regards the care of their baby,

Assisting the mother in her chosen method of infant feeding including giving advice / information on breast feeding to meet the Trust's standards
Demonstrate the principles of sterilization and preparation of artificial milk feeds

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in ourWellbeing Programmefor staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Date posted

24 July 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

279-6461159-JUL24-B

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Taking and recording of maternal and new-born observations, which include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, urinalysis and weighing babies.
Recording these observations within the maternal and new-born records and reporting any observations outside of the normal to the midwife.
Support the midwife in undertaking parent education classes
To be competent in Venepuncture

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Taking and recording of maternal and new-born observations, which include temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, urinalysis and weighing babies.
Recording these observations within the maternal and new-born records and reporting any observations outside of the normal to the midwife.
Support the midwife in undertaking parent education classes
To be competent in Venepuncture

Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Pass English and Maths GCSE

Desirable

Mentorship or equivalent

essential

Essential

Experience of working within maternity
Knowledge and experience of infant feeding
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Car Driver

Desirable

Phlebotomy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Pass English and Maths GCSE

Desirable

Mentorship or equivalent

essential

Essential

Experience of working within maternity
Knowledge and experience of infant feeding
NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Car Driver

Desirable

Phlebotomy

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.

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.