About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be pivotal in the service expansion of the Maternity Diabetes team at UHCW. We have a permanent position to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to assist the diabetes specialist midwives in caring for pregnant women with diabetes.
Please be advised this vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
The role includes working closely with the Diabetes midwifery team in the Antenatal clinic department. The primary role of the Maternity Care Assistant (MCA) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; to provide a safe and holistic approach to women-centred care and to achieve operational excellence
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
As part of the maternity workforce team the applicant will be required to act as the first point of contact for dealing with routine enquiries and act as necessary to liaise with others as appropriate. They will be able to communicate with staff, patients and/or external organisations using appropriate methods and undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks following training, ensuring referral to the appropriate trained staff as appropriate.The successful applicant will be computer literate and able to utilise relevant trust IT systems and electronic patient records and be involved with assisting in data collection, and audits.
For further details please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
oLevel 2 BTEC Diploma and/or oequivalent qualification in a healthcare related subject. and/or oequivalent level of experience.
Experience Essential
oCare experience and/or oexperience in a customer facing role
Desirable
oNHS / experience of maternity department oExperience of working in a busy environment
Knowledge Essential
oThorough working knowledge of IT systems (Microsoft Office/ Excel /Word) oGood understanding of general office working procedures
Desirable
oAn understanding of current issues relating to the NHS. oTraining / knowledge of EPR
Skills Essential
oAbility to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment. oGood communication and interpersonal skills oGood observation skills and recognition of the importance of reporting any changes. oCapable of dealing with sensitive and distressing situations. oCapable of meeting the Physical and emotional demands of the role oGood organisational skills. oAble to prioritise and meet deadlines effectively. oAble to present information to others. oExcellent level of verbal and written communication. oAble to use judgement and initiative to provide information and support. oEmpathetic approach to dealing with and resolving enquiries. oAble to analyse problems and initiate appropriate solutions effectively. oAble to compose correspondence and reports. oMaintains a high level of accuracy
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
oMust be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's values. (As detailed in UHCW's Values in Action document below) oApplicants applying for job roles with managerial responsibility will be required to demonstrate evidence of promoting equal opportunities through work experience
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 University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)