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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Maternity Support Worker

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Job summary

The Eastbourne Maternity Unit is a stand alone birthing centre offering 24 hour care for low risk pregnant people. You would be working as part of the midwifery team assisting with the care of the mother and baby under the supervision and direction of the midwife. You would be expected to actively partake in meeting the needs of parents, thus enhancing the delivery of care in accordance with agreed standards and guidelines.

Main duties of the job

As a MSW you will be expected to actively participate as a member of the maternity team and will be responsible for contributing towards the smooth running of the birthing centre. This role includes working day, night and weekend shifts, so flexibility is essential. Duties will include:

  • To support women throughout their pregnancy, labour and immediate postnatal period under the supervision and instruction of a registered midwife.
  • To assist with the clinical care of women, including taking observations and performing blood tests.
  • To assist in the care of newborns, including undertaking observations, performing tests, and assisting with infant feeding
  • To maintain accurate records
  • To assist in the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment

About us

We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our Community Services are rated 'Outstanding'. Eastbourne DGH rated 'Good'.

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious 'Building for our Future' programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LB4022

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
  • Satisfactory General Education and evidence of additional training relevant to role.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous/ current experience in a Health or Social Care environment.
  • Experience of working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a maternity support worker
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable level 3 Qualification with equivalent experience.
  • Satisfactory General Education and evidence of additional training relevant to role.

Experience

Essential

  • Previous/ current experience in a Health or Social Care environment.
  • Experience of working independently as well as part of a team

Desirable

  • Previous experience of working as a maternity support worker

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


Employer's website

http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Eastbourne Midwifery Unit Matron

Denise Andrade

denise.andrade@nhs.net

03001315342

Details

Date posted

04 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum / pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

374-LB4022

Job locations

Eastbourne DGH

Kings Drive

Eastbourne

BN21 2UD


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