University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Maternity Support Worker - Band 2

The closing date is 11 March 2026

Job summary

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Are you looking for a rewarding job, full of opportunities to develop and make a difference to people's lives? At University Hospitals Sussex, we're looking for motivated individuals to join us as a Maternity Support Worker. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking a new challenge, this is your opportunity to thrive. This is a development role for motivated individuals looking to progress and develop into a Senior Maternity Support Worker. Over the course of 6-9 months you will be supported to complete your Care Certificate, undertake fundamental acute care competencies, undertake training and competencies in Maternity Theatre support skills (for WGH and SRH sites only) and progress to a Band 3 Senior Maternity Support Worker.

Main duties of the job

Why join us at UHSussex?

UHSussexare seeking passionate individuals to support women, birthing people and families throughout their pregnancy and postnatal journey as Maternity Support Workers inourmaternityunits.We are looking for enthusiastic,diligentand flexible individuals who are committed to upholding the highest standards at a momentoustime in our serviceuser'slives.Maternity Support Workers are central to the provision of quality care, working alongside midwives and the wider multi-disciplinary team to achieve excellence in maternity services.

Please note:

Our current vacancies are at our Worthing and Chichester sites

We are happy to consider both part-time andfull-timeapplicants with a minimum of 23 hours per week.

Thisis ashift working role,across a 24/7 service includingnights,weekendsand bank holidays (12.5 hourstypicallyfrom 07:30 - 20:00 or 20:00 - 07:30).

Career opportunities - As a successful candidate, you can look forward to working within a friendly and supportive environment to gain skills and competencies. Explore the pathways UHSussex offers you for career progression within the trust

No previous healthcare experience is necessary. We will provide all the training you need before you start working on one of our wards. You will start on our induction programme to help you settle into our organisation and receive 2 week supernumerary time once on your allocated Maternity unit.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, 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 abuddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Candidate Pack

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

279-7819629-FEB26

Job locations

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assistin the implementation of agreed plans of carealongsidethe wider team andincollaboration with serviceusers.
Assist members of the wider team to set up and perform clinical procedures.

Ensure clinical areasremainclean,tidy.

Followingappropriate training, undertake clinical care includingmonitoring and recording vital signs, taking swabs, venepuncture, removing catheters and cannulasetc,on instruction from the qualified midwife, with the support of senior maternity support workers on shift. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Midwife or Midwife in Charge.

Support and teach parents the skillsrequiredtoestablishand maintain infant feeding.

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the Midwife in Charge /Ward Manager

Please see additional information attached.

Please be aware this advert may close early is a high volume of applications are received.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

Please be advised this advert is for a talent pool, If successful at interview, you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assistin the implementation of agreed plans of carealongsidethe wider team andincollaboration with serviceusers.
Assist members of the wider team to set up and perform clinical procedures.

Ensure clinical areasremainclean,tidy.

Followingappropriate training, undertake clinical care includingmonitoring and recording vital signs, taking swabs, venepuncture, removing catheters and cannulasetc,on instruction from the qualified midwife, with the support of senior maternity support workers on shift. Recording the results appropriately and reporting any abnormalities to the Midwife or Midwife in Charge.

Support and teach parents the skillsrequiredtoestablishand maintain infant feeding.

To restock departmental areas as required reporting any shortages to the Midwife in Charge /Ward Manager

Please see additional information attached.

Please be aware this advert may close early is a high volume of applications are received.

Please note, we do not offer sponsorship for this position.

Please do not apply for this advert if you require Bank only.

Please be advised this advert is for a talent pool, If successful at interview, you will be added to the waiting list for the next available opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients.

Desirable

Previous care experience

Communication and Learning

Essential

Good Written Communication
Willingness for further development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

Level 2 or 3 Healthcare related qualification
National Care Certificate
Maths and English GCSE passes at grade D or above or functional skills level 2 numeracy and literacy.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates enthusiasm, commitment and a compassionate attitude towards working with patients.

Desirable

Previous care experience

Communication and Learning

Essential

Good Written Communication
Willingness for further development

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

St. Richard's Hospital

Chichester

PO19 6SE

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)