Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated
Maternity Care assistants to join our Maternity Team working in the Antenatal This
is an exciting opportunity for driven and motivated Maternity Care assistants
to join our Maternity Team working in the community setting in our commuity
midwifery teams.
You will be supported and welcomed into your
role and we are keen to develop our staff to deliver exceptional care to the
families of County Durham and Darlington
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a community based Maternity Support
Worker who is committed and passionate in providing care during a woman's
maternity journey in both home and hospital settings.
This important role will include caring for women, birthing
people and their families throughout the antenatal and postnatal period and
will include working alongside the midwifery team to provide education, support
and care to mums and babies in the community setting. Safety of our women and
babies is paramount, and so we are looking for caring, compassionate, and
enthusiastic staff members to join our Team.
As a member of the community team you will be
expected to work independently at times and will be required to travel around
the area to visit families in a range of settings
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop
their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at
CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are
committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role
you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes
supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including
administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You
will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to
provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding
support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on
health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed,
kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include
being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An
understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health
lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel
is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for staff members who are keen to develop
their skills and knowledge, with many opportunities that are on the horizon at
CDDFT. It is an exciting time to be a part of our Maternity family!
You will be well supported by our staff members, who are
committed to quality and improvement in care. We are certain there is a role
you will enjoy at CDDFT Maternity.
The role of community Maternity Care Assistant includes
supporting with the day to day running of the community team, including
administrative duties, therefore knowledge of computer skills is desirable. You
will be visiting patients in both clinic settings and in their own homes to
provide a range of antenatal and postnatal support, including infant feeding
support. You will also be involved in parent education and discussions on
health promotion, with a strong focus on the Public Health Agenda.
Key skills include to being a good team player, committed,
kind, approachable, dependable and reliable. Practical skills would include
being able to take manual Blood Pressures and venepuncture skills. An
understanding of the key public health messages around smoking, health
lifestyle in pregnancy and infant feeding knowledge would be desirable.
A full driving license or the ability to travel
is essential for this role as you will be working independently at times
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE/equivalent
- NVQ 3/ equivalent knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity
Person Specification
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Qualifications
Essential
- Maths and English GCSE/equivalent
- NVQ 3/ equivalent knowledge or experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a maternity setting
Special Requirements
Essential
- Excellent communication
- Proven ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Approachable and able to build relationships with a wide variety of colleague
- Full driving licence or ability to travel independently
Special Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- IT skills
- Ability to use initiative
- Good interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent time management
Desirable
- Keen to develop themselves
- Experience in teaching and education of groups of service users / collegues
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a Health Care setting
Desirable
- Maternity or neonatal experience or wide reading around key themes in maternity
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
