Maternity Support Worker - Bronte Birth Centre

Job summary

The maternity support worker will support the Midwifery team in the provision of optimum midwifery care, planned by a midwife to pregnant women, babies and families within the hospital /community setting. The overarching responsibilities are to support the multidisciplinary team in ensuring women receive individualised, evidence-based care. It is essential that anyone applying for this role has maternity support worker experience within a birth centre or a maternity unit. This role is for a maternity support worker predominantly at Bronte Birth Centre, our standalone birthing unit which is staffed with midwives and maternity support workers, with no obstetric doctor presence.

Main duties of the job

To assist the Midwife in the assessment, planning implementation and evaluation of care of women babies and families Undertake basic care planning and decision making regarding how care is delivered, within the sphere of practice, under the direction of a Registered midwife/ Registered Nurse Provide leadership and supervision as required to Health Care Support workers, delegating tasks as appropriate. 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.

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

Dewsbury District Hospital

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

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

Dewsbury District Hospital

Dewsbury

West Yorkshire

WF13 4HS

Employer's website

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

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