Job summary
Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.
We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times.
If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
This job is for 24 hours, based over 4 days at 6 hours per day. You will work closely with the Birth Reflections, Healthy Lifestyles, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion , Antenatal Newborn Screening, Infant Feeding and Vaccinations teams. You will primarily be based at the John Radcliffe hospital with the possibility of being asked to travel to other sites. You may be asked to support the acute maternity wards as clinical need arises.
Please note: This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the widerteam in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
About us
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. Find out more here www.ouh.nhs.uk
Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellenceand its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family.
For those working with us, we have a named Maternity Psychologist 3 days a week to support all staff, as well as a ever-expanding team of Professional Midwifery Advocates to provide pastoral support. For those wishing to develop their careers and skills, we have a core Practice Development Team who can guide staff with their career options and development opportunities. We strive to ensure every member of our team feels valued and to have the confidence to speak up and be heard.
We truly believe that supporting our staff to feel happy and well-supported within their work environment, will ensure the best quality of care for the birthing people who access our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals andthrough the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificateconsists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitatethe training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Full job description can be viewed within this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals andthrough the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.
All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificateconsists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitatethe training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.
Full job description can be viewed within this advert.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness including completion of the Care certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence.
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team
- Ability to act on own initiative and able to motivate oneself
Improving Quality and Developing Practice
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for.
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under direct and indirect supervision
- Reliable and organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable.
- Smart professional appearance adhering to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism
- To support and orientate new staff.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
Person Specification
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Able to demonstrate the ability to put patients at the heart of what you do and recognising different needs by encouraging a spirit of support, integrity, respect and teamwork.
- Shows pride in the quality of care they provide for patients and learning from successes and setbacks.
- Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals vision and values
Education, training and qualifications
Essential
- 5 GCSE's or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
- Good command of spoken English assessed at interview
- Motivated to develop knowledge and skills
- Willing to undertake self-development activities to improve clinical effectiveness including completion of the Care certificate
Desirable
- Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject or willing to work towards
- Evidence of the Care Certificate and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social care workers in England.
Clinical Practice
Essential
- Demonstrates awareness of importance of working as part of a team.
- Able to deliver a high standard of care for patients and always striving to improve on what you do through change and innovation.
- Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Appreciates and accepts individual team members bring a range of different skills and experience
- Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills and prolonged moderate physical exertion commensurate with practice area and level of competence.
Desirable
- Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Planning and Organisation
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Evidence of working in a busy and variable environment
- Flexible approach to shift patterns and unit needs which may involve working in different areas or cross site working
- Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
- Able to use initiative within the boundaries of the role
- Evidence of working with the general public as part of a team
- Ability to act on own initiative and able to motivate oneself
Improving Quality and Developing Practice
Essential
- Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality
- Demonstrate insight into role applied for.
- To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate in the agreed timescales when new to role
Desirable
- Demonstrates ability to question and challenge practice in a constructive way so that standards of patient care are continually evaluated and improved.
Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes
Essential
- Able to work under direct and indirect supervision
- Reliable and organised with good time management skills
- Ability to cope effectively under pressure and resilient with maturity to experience potentially distressing situations.
- Good interpersonal skills demonstrating sensitivity and self- awareness. Polite and approachable.
- Smart professional appearance adhering to uniform policy
- Recognise limitations and seek help and guidance and accept constructive criticism
- To support and orientate new staff.
- Essential IT skills in order to access required systems such as electronic patient records.
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.
