Job summary
UCLH is recruiting four Maternity Care Assistants, to assist midwives in the delivery of care to women and babies in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period, working in all the areas of Maternity.
Main duties of the job
The post holders will be part of the midwifery team and will be involved in maintaining and promoting health during pregnancy and early infancy, and to support parents in the transition to parenthood or life with a new baby.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
- University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
- Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
- University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
- Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
- University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
- The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
- University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
At UCLH, we have a real 'One Team' ethos, and our values - safety, kindness, teamwork and improving, are central to the way we work. This is supported by our staff, who voted us as the #1 NHS Acute Trust to work for in the whole of England.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding the main responsibilities of the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- English Level two or equivalent
- Maths Level two or equivalent
- Minimum of five GCSE's, NVQ Level two, or equivalent
- Intermediate Apprenticeship, or willingness to work towards competencies outlined in National Framework
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Working in team
Desirable
- Clinical experience within health and social care settings
- Previously worked in NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
- Basic IT/computer skills
Desirable
- Able to take adult vital signs
Communication
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work 24 hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- English Level two or equivalent
- Maths Level two or equivalent
- Minimum of five GCSE's, NVQ Level two, or equivalent
- Intermediate Apprenticeship, or willingness to work towards competencies outlined in National Framework
- Care Certificate or willingness to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with members of the public
- Working in team
Desirable
- Clinical experience within health and social care settings
- Previously worked in NHS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks
- Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries
- Understanding and awareness of difference cultural needs and practices
- Basic IT/computer skills
Desirable
- Able to take adult vital signs
Communication
Essential
- Approachable manner with good interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Ability to work 24 hour shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing, University College Hospital
25 Grafton Way
London
WC1E 6DB
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
