Job summary
The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will function as part of the Multi-disciplinary team within the ward department to provide a seamless service and high quality care to patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Midwife. The MSW is expected to undertake care to meet the needs of the patients under the supervision of a qualified Midwife, working within the Trust's policies and procedures and the philosophy of the ward.
Main duties of the job
As a Maternity Support Worker you will support midwives in the delivery of integrated maternity services to women and their families during pregnancy, labour and the postnatal period. As part of the role you will liaise with a number of community and hospital-based services to enhance the service offered to women and their families through the direct delivery of care, and as a point of contact for support or signposting.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest trusts in the country, serving a population of 1.2 million people. Our newly formed Trust, comprising acute hospital sites at Broomfield in Chelmsford, Basildon and Southend, is determined to provide the best health services for its local population. We are a well-led, high-performing and innovative organisation working in the best interests of the people we serve.
With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
We will deliver safe and high-quality services and be an employer of choice for our workforce. We are 'one team, working together'.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
- Assist and support mothers in feeding their babies
- Assis in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details
- To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
- Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately responding any abnormalities to the midwife in charge
- Collecting and disposing of body waste
- Testing urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
- Learning to run in maternity theatres and support the theatre team during elective and emergency procedures
- Removal of female indwelling urethral catheters
- Obtain specimens and process specimens to the laboratory
- Remove dressings as instructed
- Perform simple dressing using aseptic technique, in accordance with competency level as instructed
- Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Midwife. Accurately recording the results and reposting significant findings
- Under the supervision of a Registered Midwife, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
- Orientate new patient to the ward or department
- Undertake equipment safety checks
- Escort patients to theatre
- Participate on enhanced observations of patients
- Remove peripheral cannulas from patients
Further details can be found on the attached job description/personal specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties
- At all times maintain the dignity and respect of patients
- Assist and support mothers in feeding their babies
- Assis in the admission process by accurately recording patients demographic details
- To assist patients with personal and oral hygiene as instructed
- Monitoring and accurate recording of dietary and fluid intake appropriately responding any abnormalities to the midwife in charge
- Collecting and disposing of body waste
- Testing urine and stool specimens & accurately record results
- Learning to run in maternity theatres and support the theatre team during elective and emergency procedures
- Removal of female indwelling urethral catheters
- Obtain specimens and process specimens to the laboratory
- Remove dressings as instructed
- Perform simple dressing using aseptic technique, in accordance with competency level as instructed
- Taking and recording of temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and pain scores on instruction from the Registered Midwife. Accurately recording the results and reposting significant findings
- Under the supervision of a Registered Midwife, support patients undergoing clinical procedures ensuring their dignity, respect, comfort and safety
- Orientate new patient to the ward or department
- Undertake equipment safety checks
- Escort patients to theatre
- Participate on enhanced observations of patients
- Remove peripheral cannulas from patients
Further details can be found on the attached job description/personal specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry Level 3 NVQ Level3 or 4 in health or health and social care or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
- Willing to undertake the Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship in Health
Essential
Essential
- Experience of undertaking clinical activities. Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality Working within a team Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities Experience in a range of procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of procedures and practices related to the speciality Experience of working in a healthcare environment Keyboards/Computer skills Previous work as a band 2 Health Care Assistant Experience of supporting other Health Care Assistants
Essential
Essential
- Communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing Develop working relationships with both individuals and groups of professionals Able to understand and accurately follow instructions Willing and able to learn new skills Commitment to own personal development Respects patients' privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
Desirable
- The ability to explain simple concepts clearly
Essential
Essential
- Tolerant, calm and respectful outlook Able to recognise own limitations Presents a professional imageflexible attitude to work and work hours to meet service Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services Enhanced DBS Clearance
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry Level 3 NVQ Level3 or 4 in health or health and social care or equivalent qualifications or experience
Desirable
- Willing to undertake the Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship in Health
Essential
Essential
- Experience of undertaking clinical activities. Understanding of data protection and patient confidentiality Working within a team Experience of working in an environment with changing demands and priorities Experience in a range of procedures.
Desirable
- Knowledge of procedures and practices related to the speciality Experience of working in a healthcare environment Keyboards/Computer skills Previous work as a band 2 Health Care Assistant Experience of supporting other Health Care Assistants
Essential
Essential
- Communicate effectively with a range of people, both verbally and in writing Develop working relationships with both individuals and groups of professionals Able to understand and accurately follow instructions Willing and able to learn new skills Commitment to own personal development Respects patients' privacy, dignity and religious and cultural beliefs
Desirable
- The ability to explain simple concepts clearly
Essential
Essential
- Tolerant, calm and respectful outlook Able to recognise own limitations Presents a professional imageflexible attitude to work and work hours to meet service Able to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the Trust values towards everyone who uses or delivers our patient services Enhanced DBS Clearance
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.
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.
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).
