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Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Public Health Midwifery Assistant

The closing date is 12 January 2026

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Job summary

The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will provide essential support across maternity services, focusing on both Bacillus Calmette-Gurin (BCG) vaccination clinics and infant feeding care. Working under the supervision of registered midwives, infant feeding leads, and healthcare professionals, the postholder will help to ensure safe, efficient, and family-centred care.

Main duties of the job

BCG Immunisation Support

  • Assist with preparation and coordination of BCG vaccinations.

  • Act as the key administrative contact for the BCG clinic.

  • Organise clinic appointments in line with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

  • Ensure babies are scheduled for vaccination before 28 days of age.

  • Follow up with GPs and child health teams to confirm vaccination status and share updates.

  • Maintain accurate records in compliance with information governance standards.

  • Contribute to embedding UNICEF Baby Friendly Standards.

  • Support parents with infant feeding in maternity settings.

  • Provide compassionate, evidence-based guidance tailored to individual family needs.

  • Promote and protect breastfeeding while respecting parental choice of feeding method.

  • Encourage close and loving parent-infant relationships.

  • Offer family-centered information and support for dyads with specific needs.

  • Support antenatal parent education sessions.

  • Participate in health promotion events.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.

Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.

As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.

We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7656912

Job locations

Hull University Hospitals, Women and Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should we receive a high volume of applications the advert may be closed earlier than stated.

Please note that, in line with UKVI regulations, this vacancy does not meet the eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route. As a result, we are unable to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position.

We remain committed to fair and equal recruitment practices and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Education/quallification

Essential

  • Math's & English GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or functional skills level 2
  • Internal Band 3 Midwifery Assistant

Desirable

  • Level 4 Maternity Support Worker Development Course or Certificate in Higher Education Maternity Support Work
  • The Care Certificate
  • Equivalent or higher health related qualification

Knowledge/training/experience

Essential

  • Recent working experience within a maternity unit/Healthcare setting
  • Minimum 6 months clinical experience
  • Evidence of professional development
  • IT skills
  • Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area.

Desirable

  • Evidence of additional training about breastfeeding,
  • Awareness of safeguarding adults and children

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • oCan evidence and demonstrate Trust values

Other requirements

Essential

  • oMust have own transport and be willing to work across Hull and East Yorkshire locations, as needed. Please note this could change due to the needs of the service.
Person Specification

Education/quallification

Essential

  • Math's & English GCSE Grade C / Level 4 or functional skills level 2
  • Internal Band 3 Midwifery Assistant

Desirable

  • Level 4 Maternity Support Worker Development Course or Certificate in Higher Education Maternity Support Work
  • The Care Certificate
  • Equivalent or higher health related qualification

Knowledge/training/experience

Essential

  • Recent working experience within a maternity unit/Healthcare setting
  • Minimum 6 months clinical experience
  • Evidence of professional development
  • IT skills
  • Competent in a range of clinical competencies relevant to the ward/department area.

Desirable

  • Evidence of additional training about breastfeeding,
  • Awareness of safeguarding adults and children

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • oCan evidence and demonstrate Trust values

Other requirements

Essential

  • oMust have own transport and be willing to work across Hull and East Yorkshire locations, as needed. Please note this could change due to the needs of the service.

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

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull University Hospitals, Women and Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Hull University Hospitals, Women and Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ

Hull

HU3 2JZ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Public health Midwife

Joanna Melia

Joanna.melia@nhs.net

01482382635

Details

Date posted

29 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

356-25-7656912

Job locations

Hull University Hospitals, Women and Children's Hospital

Anlaby Road, Hull, HU3 2JZ

Hull

HU3 2JZ


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