Job summary
If you are keen to learn and passionate about wanting to help people, then the Maternity department is the ideal place for you to work as a Maternity Support Worker.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable person to join our team who is able to work flexibly within the shift patterns on our very busy maternity wards, this includes some bank holidays. You will be expected to rotate onto both days and night duties.
Main duties of the job
You should have excellent organisational, time-management and interpersonal skills and an ability to work within a team and on your own initiative is essential. You must be open to change and interested in your own personal development. You must have the ability to communicate effectively and be flexible within the existing shift system and have an appreciation of the principles of confidentiality.
Working under the direct supervision and guidance of the midwife, you must be a team player, responsible for providing a wide range of care and duties to support women and their families.
The postholder is expected to undertake a set of defined competencies; including the 'care certificate'. This certificate ensures the minimum standards for the role are met and further training will be given to ensure completion of the Level 3 'skills passport' within a given timeframe. Opportunities will be available to employees to further develop their skills and education to band 3 level.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a development role and you are expected to meet the requirements of a band 3 Maternity Support Worker within 12-18 months from commencing employment. If unable to meet the requirements and there are no exceptional or unforeseen circumstances, then redeployment as a band 2 healthcare support worker to another clinical area will be considered.
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is one of only two trusts in Yorkshire and Humber to be awarded HSJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work. We believe that You Matter Most, and this is reflected in our values of Responsible, Respectful and Passionate. So if you're looking for an interesting and rewarding career in the NHS, where you can make a real difference to patients' lives, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is the place for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maternity Support Worker is a valuable member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered midwife. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team of both midwives and medical staff within the maternity service to provide high quality care, support and advice to women and their partners in the maternity setting.
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.
- Supports registered midwives in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
- To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
- To act as a role model for student midwives and colleagues.
For more information please see the attached Job Description
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Maternity Support Worker is a valuable member of the team that delivers clinical care under the supervision of a registered midwife. The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team of both midwives and medical staff within the maternity service to provide high quality care, support and advice to women and their partners in the maternity setting.
- As a member of the multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
- Perform a full range of manual and clerical duties.
- Supports registered midwives in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
- To practice in accordance with Trust standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
- To act as a role model for student midwives and colleagues.
For more information please see the attached Job Description
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Level 2 Maths and English qualifications
- Genuine interest in working in maternity services
- Good communication skills (verbal, written)
- Commitment to complete a competency-based workbook
Desirable
- Qualification: NVQ, BTEC, NNEB
- Awareness of normal processes of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
- Adult observations
Person Specification
Requirements
Essential
- Level 2 Maths and English qualifications
- Genuine interest in working in maternity services
- Good communication skills (verbal, written)
- Commitment to complete a competency-based workbook
Desirable
- Qualification: NVQ, BTEC, NNEB
- Awareness of normal processes of pregnancy, birth and the postnatal period
- Adult observations
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).
