Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Maternity Support Workers to join our Women and Children's division at North Bristol NHS Trust, working in the Fetal Medicine Unit and the Antenatal Clinic.
As a Maternity Support Worker within our supportive multidisciplinary team, you will play an integral role in providing high quality care during pregnancy, birth and early post-natal days.
Additional information about our maternity teams can be found in the Supporting Information documents attached to this vacancy.
Additional Information about the apprenticeship programme is detailed in the 'Main Duties of the Role' section in this advert.
Main duties of the job
There is an exciting opportunity to join the Maternity team at North Bristol, we have a number of vacancies in the antenatal team at Southmead Hospital both on the ward and in the outpatient area , in Mendip Birth Centre and postnatal ward, or the Community Midwifery service.
Your key duties will include:
- Supporting new parents and their families on adapting to parenthood
- Taking physiological observations and blood tests
- Being a strong team player, with the ability to work autonomously.
- Providing chaperoning support to the woman and her partner during clinical examination
- Working in collaboration with the Midwives.
Please see the job description for some further information.
About us
Our maternity services provide a full range of maternity care. Our dedicated midwives, doctors, maternity care support workers (MCSW's) and support staff are committed to providing personalised care to the highest standards.
The service at North Bristol Trust is based at Southmead Hospital and provides a full range of obstetric services for those who live in the catchment of North Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. The maternity department is one of the largest in the country, was awarded 'Good' by the CQC has more than 5200 births each year.
The fetal medicine department provides specialist support for families experiencing complicated pregnancies. The antenatal clinic provides outpatient appointments for women who require medical and midwifery care plans for their pregnancy. The Community Midwives provide antenatal and postnatal care for mothers and families in different areas of North Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under the direction of a Registered Practitioner
- Assist with womens assessment within level of competence reporting immediately any changes in physical and mental condition to the Registered Practitioner.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, women and visitors.
- Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the health care environment.
- Able to assess, prioritise and organise own workload and problem solve as required.
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative following direction from Registered Practitioner.
- Ability to establish good relationships with work colleagues, women and visitors
- Able to work effectively within a team.
- Able to support staff and students, who are undertaking training and assessment
Clinical:
- Help to promote and maintain a clean and safe environment within the clinical area.
- Contribute to accurate written and computerised documentation relevant to client care ensuring confidentiality of client information at all times e.g. care plans, recording of height and weight, infant feeding charts, within the hand held records. Contribute to the transfer of women and their babies to the home setting
- Be aware of the importance of good health and the health education needs of clients, which are identified within individual, care plans.
- Ensure courtesy and respect at all times.
- Caring for mothers and babies with safeguarding (child protection) issues
- Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities after training and competence has been achieved such as:
- Obtaining basic specimens as required e.g. urinalysis
- Blood sugar analysis
- Obtaining and processing samples for sexually transmitted infections
- Undertaking phlebotomy as directed by the midwife
- Performing and recording observations such as respiration, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, as directed by the midwife
Please refer to the attached job deescription for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Other Responsibilities
Ensure effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment
Take responsibility for ensuring stock levels are maintained and clinical areas and equipment are clean and tidy at all times. Ensure the most effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment. Take responsibility for the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of stock according to requirements
Support the midwifery team in communicating with clients and staff by dealing with enquiries by telephone. Ensure information is transmitted correctly and promptly to qualified midwifery staff.
Contribute to the provision of a learning environment for staff undergoing training
Participate in departmental meetings as required and other relevant duties commensurate with grade as directed to meet the needs of the service.
Have an awareness of Child Protection procedures, who to contact within the Trust and attend yearly updates
To attend Safeguarding training
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ability to perform area specific clinical competencies in line with core standards under the direction of a Registered Practitioner
- Assist with womens assessment within level of competence reporting immediately any changes in physical and mental condition to the Registered Practitioner.
- Good communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively, sensitively and compassionately with colleagues, women and visitors.
- Understand the importance of accurate and timely communication within the health care environment.
- Able to assess, prioritise and organise own workload and problem solve as required.
- Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative following direction from Registered Practitioner.
- Ability to establish good relationships with work colleagues, women and visitors
- Able to work effectively within a team.
- Able to support staff and students, who are undertaking training and assessment
Clinical:
- Help to promote and maintain a clean and safe environment within the clinical area.
- Contribute to accurate written and computerised documentation relevant to client care ensuring confidentiality of client information at all times e.g. care plans, recording of height and weight, infant feeding charts, within the hand held records. Contribute to the transfer of women and their babies to the home setting
- Be aware of the importance of good health and the health education needs of clients, which are identified within individual, care plans.
- Ensure courtesy and respect at all times.
- Caring for mothers and babies with safeguarding (child protection) issues
- Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities after training and competence has been achieved such as:
- Obtaining basic specimens as required e.g. urinalysis
- Blood sugar analysis
- Obtaining and processing samples for sexually transmitted infections
- Undertaking phlebotomy as directed by the midwife
- Performing and recording observations such as respiration, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, height, weight, as directed by the midwife
Please refer to the attached job deescription for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake
Other Responsibilities
Ensure effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment
Take responsibility for ensuring stock levels are maintained and clinical areas and equipment are clean and tidy at all times. Ensure the most effective and economical use is made of all supplies and equipment. Take responsibility for the ordering, receipt, storage and distribution of stock according to requirements
Support the midwifery team in communicating with clients and staff by dealing with enquiries by telephone. Ensure information is transmitted correctly and promptly to qualified midwifery staff.
Contribute to the provision of a learning environment for staff undergoing training
Participate in departmental meetings as required and other relevant duties commensurate with grade as directed to meet the needs of the service.
Have an awareness of Child Protection procedures, who to contact within the Trust and attend yearly updates
To attend Safeguarding training
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or QCF Diploma level 3 Health
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of full time education achievements
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 3 or QCF Diploma level 3 Health
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 or equivalent
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
Essential
Essential
- Evidence of full time education achievements
Desirable
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
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).
