About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a passionate person, who is committed to providing quality care to pregnant women and their families, to join our dedicated healthcare team as part of our Antenatal Clinic. As an antenatal clinic maternity support worker, you will be involved in providing comprehensive care to expectant mothers during the antenatal period. The primary role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with the midwife and the wider multidisciplinary team; to provide a safe and holistic approach to woman centred care.
You will be provided with an induction programme and full training to fulfil the role requirements.
West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for providing personalised care to approximately 2,400 women during their childbirth experience.
Main duties of the job
Support midwives in providing care for women and their families within the maternity services.
Perform and record physiological measurements and report these accurately to the midwife
Provide personalised antenatal education and support to expectant mothers and their families
Promote public health issues
Prepare clinical areas
Liaise with multidisciplinary teams including senior medical staff, other departments within the trust as well as outside agencies, for women who have complex medical or obstetric needs.
Undertake phlebotomy as requested by the midwife.
Inform parents about the benefits of breastfeeding
Promote choice, wellbeing and the protection of all individuals
About us
#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community
We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.
The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.
Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.
We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.
With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.
We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.
Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details please see attached Job Description and person specification.
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications Essential
A good standard of numeracy and literacy. Holds National Care Certificate (Band 3) or be willing to undertake and complete within 12 weeks or starting (Band 2 whilst completing)
Desirable
Evidence of relevant educational achievements. NVQ in Health care Basic IT qualification National Care Certificate holder Functional skills level 1 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent
Experience and knowledge Essential
Significant and relevant work/social experience which has utilised skills and knowledge that could be of benefit to post. Ability to work independently under indirect supervision. Ability to work with people as part of a multi- disciplinary team. An understanding of the organisation of midwifery care. Basic understanding of NHS issues. Basic IT skills
Desirable
Can provide evidence of achieved competency of key clinical skills Previous experience of working within maternity, childcare or women's health field. BFI 2 day training workshop
Skills and abilities Essential
To be willing to undertake training to be competent in the roles and responsibilities outlined in the job description. Ability to understand the importance of how to apply person centred values in the care environment: Privacy, Dignity, Respect, Active Participation, Equality, Diversity and Confidentiality Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean.
Desirable
Familiar with Microsoft office and excel Familiar with NHS IT systems Knowledge of Data Protection Act Understanding of risk Management and health and safety issues, including safe manual handling
Personal qualities Essential
Sensitive to the needs of others. Empathetic
Desirable
Good time management skills.
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 West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Address West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Hardwick Lane
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2AU
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)