Maternity Support Worker
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Job summary
Our dedicated team are looking for a motivated Maternity Support Worker who is either currently working at band 3 level or who aspires to undertake the necessary training to enhance existing skills.
We believe that ongoing training, support, and a positive and friendly culture is vital for our teams and will allow them to be able to provide the best possible care for pregnant and newly delivered women and their families.
Our team is part of a county-wide Maternity Services transformation which is committed to service development including the development of a skilled workforce and engaged in the delivery of Continuity of Carer, working in the community.
If this role appeals to you, we will welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
You will need to be confident in undertaking all aspects of the role including UNICEF Breastfeeding Friendly Initiative training will be given.
Hands on practical, help and assessment of all competencies such as Newborn Neonatal Screening Tests - full support and training will be given.
Access and support from Midwives to help you get the most out of your role and to maximise your job satisfaction.
Support with Safeguarding families and professional curiosity.
To deliver high quality, safe antenatal and postnatal care of women and their families.
Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team in a professional and sympathetic manner under the direct and indirect supervision of your ward manager.
To attend to the physical needs of women and their babies - e.g. personal hygiene and supporting women with the daily care of a baby.
To observe women/baby and report to the midwife responsible for care any concerns.
Safeguard women and babies and notify the midwife of the situation as soon as possible.
Encourage and support women with infant feeding.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.
We love working here and think you will too.
Details
Date posted
03 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
426-852-25TAM
Job locations
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer details
Employer name
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT
Address
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Gayton Road
King's Lynn
PE30 4ET
Employer's website
https://www.qehkl.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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