Job summary
Are you qualified at NVQ level 3 or equivalent in healthcare?
Have you got experience of maternity care in the NHS?
We are looking for an experienced, a highly skilled, hardworking and motivated Maternity Support Workers (MSW) with a passion for promoting safe and effective care; in line with national recommendations.
The role can include duties such as supporting women and families, infant feeding support, delivering direct care to women and baby's and maintaining the clinical environment
If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.
Providing a safe holistic approach to birth person centred care. Approximately 5,700 women each year choose
to birth at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust.
We provide antenatal,
intrapartum and postnatal care across the Wakefield district and North
Kirklees.
Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic experienced Maternity Support Workers to join our Maternity team.
Main duties of the job
As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment.
You will also work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area.
Maintaining the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.
The ideal candidate should be motivated and committed to join a supportive, forward thinking team.
The Ideal candidate should have health care experience within the Maternity, Neonate or Paediatric services.
Training and support will be provided to enable the candidate to provide the clinical duties as outlined in the job description. They will be supported during an induction period and expected to complete a competency package.
Please note you will be asked to provide your qualification certificate for NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
The role includes 12 hour shift work and weekend working.
If you are interested, please contact June lee, Recruitment Midwife to arrange an informal discussion or tour of the unit: june.lee5@nhs.net
About us
We provide care and support to over million people in
Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three
hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of
innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our
workforce.
We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful
and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid
Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care.
We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm
irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to
someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the
LGBTQ+ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently
under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members
of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are
treated fairly and consistently.
We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable
guidance and feedback from those with lived experience.
We have a clear vision and you could be part of this! If you
share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients
and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
To establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and families.
Be aware of the needs of patients in relation to their privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.
Create and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and visitors.
Be flexible and willing to undertake additional training to meet changing service needs.
Report any concerns to the midwife in charge or the Matron.
Assist team members in the event of obstetric emergency /cardiac arrest / resuscitation under the direct supervision of midwives and medical staff.
Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in Women and Baby notes medical records as appropriate.
Retrieve and store results from investigations e.g. Blood results by using telephone, fax machines, computers or in person.
Adhering to the data protection act.
Assist with consultation and examinations as required, within your sphere of practice.
Collection of specimens and accurate labelling. Discard / dispatch / transport of specimens safely.
Escort and direct patients to and from other areas.
Participate in general cleaning and housekeeping duties, including handling and disposal of soiled and infected linen. Observing infection control policies with regard to hand washing and safe disposal of sharps.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
To establish and maintain good interpersonal skills and communicate between team members women and families.
Be aware of the needs of patients in relation to their privacy and dignity and with regard to different cultures and religious beliefs.
Create and maintain a safe, clean environment for patients and visitors.
Be flexible and willing to undertake additional training to meet changing service needs.
Report any concerns to the midwife in charge or the Matron.
Assist team members in the event of obstetric emergency /cardiac arrest / resuscitation under the direct supervision of midwives and medical staff.
Maintain clear, accurate, legible and timely written documentation in Women and Baby notes medical records as appropriate.
Retrieve and store results from investigations e.g. Blood results by using telephone, fax machines, computers or in person.
Adhering to the data protection act.
Assist with consultation and examinations as required, within your sphere of practice.
Collection of specimens and accurate labelling. Discard / dispatch / transport of specimens safely.
Escort and direct patients to and from other areas.
Participate in general cleaning and housekeeping duties, including handling and disposal of soiled and infected linen. Observing infection control policies with regard to hand washing and safe disposal of sharps.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Written and verbal.
- Customer care skills
- Ability to work effectively under direct and indirect supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting, preferably maternity, neonatal or paediatrics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Health care experience.
- Keyboard skills
- Willing to complete MSW training and competency booklet when appointed.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, honest, and approachable.
- Good team worker.
- Good sickness and attendance record.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexible /adaptable approach to working patterns.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent) Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards
- Level 3 Health related qualification
- or
- For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Keyboard qualification or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Willing to work across Trust when required.
- Willing to cover annual leave/ sickness when possible.
- Will be willing to work in the community setting if required.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Written and verbal.
- Customer care skills
- Ability to work effectively under direct and indirect supervision as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a health care setting, preferably maternity, neonatal or paediatrics.
Knowledge and Awareness
Essential
- Health care experience.
- Keyboard skills
- Willing to complete MSW training and competency booklet when appointed.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Friendly, honest, and approachable.
- Good team worker.
- Good sickness and attendance record.
- Good organisational skills.
- Flexible /adaptable approach to working patterns.
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 2 in numeracy and literacy (or equivalent) Completed Care Certificate evidence of both theory and all practical elements of the skills for health 15 standards
- Level 3 Health related qualification
- or
- For existing Mid Yorkshire staff evidence of Band 2 competency booklet completed Any new employees who can evidence competency of core skills of the Band 3 JD
Desirable
- Keyboard qualification or equivalent
Other
Essential
- Willing to work across Trust when required.
- Willing to cover annual leave/ sickness when possible.
- Will be willing to work in the community setting if required.
- Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Additional information
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).
