Job summary
We are currently recruiting Maternity Support Workers (MSW) to join our team at West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
MSW's work alongside midwives to provide both clinical care and emotional support to women and their families.
Please note that some roles will require shift work, including nights and weekends.
Maternity Support Workers are expected to complete the MSW Apprenticeship Programme (or equivalent) within two years of appointment, unless already enrolled.
Candidates must also hold the Care Certificate or be willing to complete it within 12 weeks of starting.
We warmly welcome you to become part of our highly motivated midwifery team, where our commitment to delivering high-quality, woman-centred care is at the heart of everything we do.
Our staff are forward-thinking, dedicated, and continually striving to enhance the services we provide to women, their babies, and their families.
Main duties of the job
The Maternity Support Worker uses additional skills to enhance the service offered to women and their families.
MSW's will work alongside but under the guidance of, practitioners at all levels from the multidisciplinary team including, but not limited to: obstetricians; midwives; ultra sonographers; physiotherapists and advanced practitioners.
MSWs may serve as a point of contact/support for women and their families and provide clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support; they provide appropriate information and, where necessary, signpost to wider support organisations. They report to registered practitioners where planned delegated care has been provided.
MSW's work under the guidance and direction of the midwife to assist in the delivery of care to women in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal periods. MSW's will also assist in the care of the newborn as appropriate on the postnatal ward.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance.www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contactwestherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and flexibility, working across different areas to support a 24-hour care service, including weekends and bank holidays.
Day shifts run from 7:45 am to 8:15 pm, and night shifts run from 7:45pm to 8:15am.
There are also vacancies within the antenatal clinics, which operate 8:00 am to 6:20 pm across the Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans sites.
If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and are passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for a full list of duties and details about the role.
The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate professionalism and flexibility, working across different areas to support a 24-hour care service, including weekends and bank holidays.
Day shifts run from 7:45 am to 8:15 pm, and night shifts run from 7:45pm to 8:15am.
There are also vacancies within the antenatal clinics, which operate 8:00 am to 6:20 pm across the Watford, Hemel Hempstead, and St Albans sites.
If you are an enthusiastic, highly motivated nursery nurse who wants to deliver high quality family centred care and are passionate in delivering excellent standards of nursing practice this opportunity is for you.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Care Certificate or willing to complete within 12 weeks of appointment.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- 5 GCSE's or Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9.
- Willingness to complete the MSW apprenticeship within 2 years of appointment.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Currently undertaking the MSW Apprenticeship.
Knowledge:
Essential
- The applicant possesses understanding of the job role, including tasks or activities within their scope of role.
- Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including legal and ethical issues relevant to their scope of role.
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience in a maternity setting or Band 3 and awareness of the principles of woman and family centred care.
- Team working.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications:
Essential
- Care Certificate or willing to complete within 12 weeks of appointment.
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
- 5 GCSE's or Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths; GCSE A* - C or 4 - 9.
- Willingness to complete the MSW apprenticeship within 2 years of appointment.
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
- Currently undertaking the MSW Apprenticeship.
Knowledge:
Essential
- The applicant possesses understanding of the job role, including tasks or activities within their scope of role.
- Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary public health and health promotion initiatives, including legal and ethical issues relevant to their scope of role.
Desirable
Experience:
Essential
- Previous experience in a maternity setting or Band 3 and awareness of the principles of woman and family centred care.
- Team working.
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).
