Maternity Support Worker
The closing date is 27 July 2025
Job summary
MATERNITY RECRUITMENT EVENT.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for passionate and committed maternity support workers, to join our perinatal team at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
We have roles available in our inpatient areas which include delivery suite, midwifery lead unit, postnatal and antenatal wards as well as roles in our community settings.
Main duties of the job
Applicants will be expected to work independently whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives. this will include breastfeeding support, phlebotomy, providing care for new mothers and their babies during the postnatal period, supporting midwives , undertaking neonatal bloods spot test and performing weight checks for babies. you will also be required to work with electronic maternity records and be responsible for clinical stock and equipment.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.
We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.
Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.
Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.
We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.
Details
Date posted
14 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
381-WC-7260918
Job locations
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane , smethwick
Birmingham
B662QT
Employer details
Employer name
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address
SWB NHS Trust
Grove Lane , smethwick
Birmingham
B662QT
Employer's website
https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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