Job summary
o Based at St Mary's Birth Centre in Melton Mowbray which undertakes care of families in the antenatal, intrapartum, and post-natal periods. Work is primarily within the birth centre itself within a small team. On occasion, work includes supporting neighbouring teams within Leicestershire and Rutland.
o The role requires working a series of shifts including weekends and night shifts.
o Provide clinical and non-clinical support to the Multi-professional team under the direction of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
o Deliver direct and indirect care under the direction of an appropriate Registered Health Care Professional.
Main duties of the job
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For this role you will mainly be working at St Marys Birth Centre but you would also be required to work in the wider community setting also to support in GP surgeries, children's centre's and in peoples homes. You will perform a range of clinical skills such as venepuncture and newborn blood spot screening, as well as performing administrative tasks, including documentation in patient records and coordination of clinical activities.
We are proud to have achieved Baby Friendly accreditation and the post-holder will be required to offer evidence based, infant feeding advice and support, to ensure babies and parents are offered the best start.
Do you have the skills and experience to provide a high level of support to people accessing maternity care and and our midwifery team?
Do you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are you caring and passionate about maternity?
About us
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
- high-quality care for all,
- being a great place to work,
- partnerships for impact, and
- research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
- we are compassionate,
- we are proud,
- we are inclusive, and
- we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Work within numerous settings, including birth centre, post-natal ward and community.
- Support antenatal education and the provision of BFI feeding information to all families.
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Deliver effective healthcare to patients/ service users, in a variety of settings include patients own homes.
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Undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Health Care Professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency based training agreed by the Trust.
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Implement maternity care programmes within Antenatal Services
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Communicate appropriate information to women and their families
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Work within numerous settings, including birth centre, post-natal ward and community.
- Support antenatal education and the provision of BFI feeding information to all families.
-
Deliver effective healthcare to patients/ service users, in a variety of settings include patients own homes.
-
Undertake unsupervised aspects of care and therapeutic intervention as delegated by the Registered Health Care Professional within an agreed protocol, sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency based training agreed by the Trust.
-
Implement maternity care programmes within Antenatal Services
-
Communicate appropriate information to women and their families
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Transport
Essential
- UK Drinving Licence and access to vehicle for work
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at C or above
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
- Previous experience working in a hospital based enviroment
Desirable
- Previous experience as a maternity support worker
Skills
Essential
- Reliable work history
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
Personal capabilities
Essential
- Enthusastic and motivated
- Kind and Compassionate
- Work well in a team
- Shows ability in caring for people
Desirable
- Flexible to meet the needs of the services
Person Specification
Transport
Essential
- UK Drinving Licence and access to vehicle for work
Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in health
- GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths at C or above
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience as a Healthcare Support Worker
- Previous experience working in a hospital based enviroment
Desirable
- Previous experience as a maternity support worker
Skills
Essential
- Reliable work history
- Excellent communication skills
- Computer literate
- Effective time management
- Ability to give, receive and carry out instructions
Personal capabilities
Essential
- Enthusastic and motivated
- Kind and Compassionate
- Work well in a team
- Shows ability in caring for people
Desirable
- Flexible to meet the needs of the services
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).
