About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Maternity Support Worker (Trainee) to join our Community Midwifery teams across CTM University Health Board.
The Maternity Support Worker will be required to undertake up to a 24 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain a Level 3 Maternity Support Worker (MSW) qualification.
Completion of the qualification is a requirement of the contract of employment.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions.
We are looking for motivated interested people to work collaboratively and in partnership as an integral part of the Midwifery team.
The post holder will work under direction of a registered midwife to provide postnatal support to women birthing people and their families within a community setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under direction of the qualified midwife supporting women birthing people and their families in a Community setting.
Carrying out delegated clinical and therapeutic tasks as part of a multi professional programme of midwifery care, with responsibility for work based administrative duties.
The post holder will regularly work without direct supervision for all or most of the shift.
Effective communication between the Maternity Support Worker and the Midwife is essential in achieving and maintaining safe care.
The midwife retains overall responsibility and accountability for the delegated provision of care for each women and her baby.
Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn't'fluency',just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job description Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Annex 21
The Maternity Support Worker will be required to undertake up to a 24 month training/development programme upon commencement of this role, with an aim to attain a Level 3 Maternity Support Worker (MSW) qualification.
Completion of the qualification is a requirement of the contract of employment.
During this training period, salary will be paid in accordance with Annex 21 of the Terms and Conditions as follows :
Months 1-12 of the training period will be paid at 70% of the top of Band 3 pay scale, Months 13-24 of the training period will be paid at 75% of the top of Band 3 pay scale.
Upon successful attainment of the qualification, even if sooner than the 24 month allocated timeframe, the post holder will automatically move to the Band 3 bottom pay step, as they will then meet the full KSF outline of this role and be expected to undertake all duties within this Maternity Support Worker Job Description as indicated.
NOTE : There will be some circumstances where current staff apply for these posts, and their new trainee salary will be below that of their current salary. To aid both the recruitment and development of staff it is recommended that staff across NHS Wales should have continuity of pay for the duration of the training to avoid financial detriment. This should apply when staff take up training posts both within and across NHS Wales organisations. Following this training, the remuneration will be the bottom of Band 3, again without financial detriment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ level 3 Safeguarding level 2
Experience/Skills Essential
Previous maternity experience
Desirable
ECDL or equivalent IT skills Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address CTM Community Midwifery
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Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)