About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a member of the Antenatal clinic.
The Maternity Support Worker will work as a member of the team in the delivery of safe care to women. You will support the role of the Midwife and Multi-disciplinary team within the Antenatal clinic at MMUH. The post holder is also required to undertake routine clerical and housekeeping duties to ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Main duties of the job
Undertake aspects of basic nursing care and maintenance of the ward/ department/area, in support of professionally qualified members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring the highest standard of patient/client care. Deliver care under the supervision and direction of qualified members of the team. Recognise, review and report any change to patient's/client's condition, including any action taken to appropriately qualified senior members of the team. Provide a clerical support service to medical, nursing and midwifery staff at ward level. Undertake Phlebotomy duties as required.
About us
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, ambitious, kind and enthusiastic person to join our team who are committed to providing high quality, women centred care.
As a trust, we care for approximately 6000 births every year and cover a very diverse population. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone, who is passionate about making a difference to join our highly skilled team in the Antenatal clinic
We want to help you develop and enhance your skills and maximise your potential. We actively encourage staff development and have a fantastic clinical education team to provide our in house, multidisciplinary development training.
Our Occupational Health & Wellbeing Service (OHWS) offers a comprehensive service and provides highly experienced, qualified professionals to assist and guide you in managing occupational health and wellbeing issues.
Services available include
PMA's available within the unit
Energy Pod
Meditation and Yoga
Discounted Gym membership
Tusker car scheme
Smoking cessation
Financial support
And much more!!
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the main duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a hospital or other health care environment Experience for undertaking phlebotomy
Desirable
Clerical experience Computer literate
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 In Direct Care Key Skills- Numeracy & Literacy
Desirable
Basic first Aid cert Food Handling Cert Baby friendly initiative
Other Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Desirable
Active listening skills awareness of trust care values awareness of role of MSW
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 Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust
Address SWB NHS Trust
Grove lane
Birmingham
B66 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)