Job summary
Join a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff.
As well as offering a competitive salary, annual leave and pension package the Trust prides itself on providing a varied and wide range of staff benefits. We are proud to have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge healthcare.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Maternity Care Assistant to play a pivotal role in the delivery of patient/client care and participate in the safe and effective management of the midwifery services under the supervision of registered nurses and midwives.
Main duties of the job
The Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) will contribute in a variety of activities of patient/client care to the level of experience and assessed competence that he/she has acquired.
The service users come from a variety of cultural backgrounds and the Maternity Care Assistant must be able to communicate effectively.
We are looking for an individual who is committed, compassionate and self-motivated, able to work well within a team and under pressure across all areas of the maternity service.
We are looking for a friendly professional with excellent communication skills, ability to form good partnerships. You will join a modern and progressive Trust that believes that helping to keep our staff healthy and happy is one of our key responsibilities.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MCA will -
Assist in the assessment of health care needs, undertaking roles and responsibilities that have been delegated by the registered midwife.Under the supervision of the Registered Midwife or Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned care, including -
Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated andrecords maintained.Involve women and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.Provide reassurance support to women and carers/family.Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that needs of the woman and baby are met.Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The MCA will -
Assist in the assessment of health care needs, undertaking roles and responsibilities that have been delegated by the registered midwife.Under the supervision of the Registered Midwife or Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned care, including -
Provide information to enable the effectiveness of care to be evaluated andrecords maintained.Involve women and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.Provide reassurance support to women and carers/family.Work collaboratively with others in the ward to ensure that needs of the woman and baby are met.Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
- Wiliness to undertake Care certificate
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the public.
- Previous experience in health care setting
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Previous experience in midwifery setting
- Previous experience of working in teams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Package
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of maternity care assistant
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Confident telephone manner
- Ability to implement effective time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Accurate computer data entry
Desirable
- Experience of teaching general public
- Advanced IT skills
- Knowledge of CMIS, ICE and iPM software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Minimum level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent
- Wiliness to undertake Care certificate
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with the public.
- Previous experience in health care setting
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
- Previous experience in midwifery setting
- Previous experience of working in teams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Package
Knowledge
Essential
- Role of maternity care assistant
Personal Skills
Essential
- Good written and spoken English
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently
- Confident telephone manner
- Ability to implement effective time management skills
- Basic IT skills
- Accurate computer data entry
Desirable
- Experience of teaching general public
- Advanced IT skills
- Knowledge of CMIS, ICE and iPM software
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).
