Maternity Support Worker

Job summary

There is the exciting opportunity to join the Mid Yorkshire Teaching Trusts Maternity department as a Maternity Support Worker.(MSW) The Maternity Support Worker (MSW) undertakes duties in a maternity setting, under the direction and supervision of a registered midwife.

MSWs complement the care that midwives provide to women and babies. This will be a post in the inpatients area, meaning you will be working alongside a team of midwives and doctors to facilitate individualised care for all women.

As a Maternity Support Worker, you will perform routine observations and checks on both mum and baby, discuss physical and emotional concerns, give evidence-based advice and guidance, and refer to the Midwifery team if you have any worries or concerns.There will also be the opportunity to work in the operating theatre and offer support to birthing women.

An NVQ level 3 in Health care is required for this post You will be supported to complete a Maternity Support Worker competency package which is a great opportunity to come and work in a team, developing your own skills both clinical and communication.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direction of a registrant, participate fully in the delivery of planned midwifery care, within the boundaries of your role which may include chaperoning of patients, escorting/ transferring of patients and providing 1-1 or group enhanced care.

To provide a range of clinical duties such as observations, phlebotomy.

This list is not exhaustive and is described in the competency package.

Have the ability to organise their own daily workload, when delegated.

Work flexibly following procedures, guidelines and best working practices within a confidential environment.

To provide additional support for women and families with complex clinical or social needs either in community/hospital setting.

To support and assist women to achieve successful infant feeding in accordance with the local policies and guidelines, giving clear and consistent information.

To actively be involved in health promotion;

Smoking cessation.

Reducing obesity.

Breast feeding/infant feeding.

Supporting mother and baby interaction.

Supporting women with mental ill health.

To escalate concerns regarding the care of women, babies, and families to the midwife.

Assist in ensuring all patients receive a high standard of personal hygiene whilst on the ward/department.

Assist in ensuring patients receive adequate hydration and nutrition.

To establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and families.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).

Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.

If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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