About this role
Job summary
The Midwifery Support Worker (MSW) will function as part of the multi-disciplinary team within the Community and Maternity unit.
A Midwifery Support Worker who:
Behave in a professional manner and ensures effective communication with colleagues, women and their families. Works to promote individualised care, specific to the needs of the women and her family. Works in partnership with women and professionals both internally and external to the Trust to provide an effective network of care for the women in their care. It is expected that the Midwifery Support Worker will continue to develop their own capabilities and knowledge of midwifery support tasks in line with the Trust career pathway.
***Please note we are unable to sponsor this role***
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated person to join the Community Midwifery team to support the midwives with caring for women and their families in the antenatal period and following the birth of their baby.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Assisting community midwives in antenatal clinics Completed new born blood spot Postnatal checks for Mothers/birthing people and their new born babies Assisting with antenatal education classes Feeding support Ordering of stock
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Skills Essential
Car Driver
Knowledge and Experience Essential
NVQ level 3or 4 in health and Social care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
Previous work as Band 2 Health care assistant Previous work in a maternity setting
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of Data protection and Confidentiality
Desirable
Keyboard and computer skills
Communication Essential
Communicate effectively with a range of people both verbally and in writing
Knowledge Essential
Literacy and numeracy minimum of Entry Level 3
Desirable
Knowledge of procedures and practices related to the speciality
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 Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address Southend
Prittlewell Chase
Southend
SS0 0RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)