About this role
Job summary
**This position is open to staff working at the Trust in the 'ECT Family' this includes current East Cheshire NHS Trust employees, both NHSP and ECT bank staff, ISS staff and volunteers at the Trust. Unfortunately, we cannot accept applications from applicants not listed within these groups.**
Are you reliable, motivated, enthusiastic and looking for a new challenge?
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our busy midwifery team as a maternity support worker with Antenatal Clinic, on a temporary basis.
This role requires individuals to work as a proactive member of the team and to undertake a range of duties to assist the ward team in maintaining the smooth running of the clinical area.
Applicants require a good standard of general education to GCSE level to include English and Mathematics. Applicants must be reliable and committed to supporting delivering excellent maternity care. Basic knowledge of data protection, recent experience with a variety of IT systems and confidentiality are essential. Basic antenatal care and maternity services would be advantageous.
Hours per week: 22.5
Main duties of the job
You will be supporting the multidisciplinary team with clinics held in the from early pregnancy and through the antenatal period, you would play a vital role in helping to deliver safe, effective care to women and their families with clear documentation.
You will undertake venepuncture, recording of maternal observations and supporting expectant women and their families through their pregnancy journey with underpinned knowledge of public health promotion.
You will also work with the team to maintain excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the department.
We welcome applications from Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 6 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.
Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.
About us
We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.
We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.
Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.
Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous experience within healthcare / care setting
Desirable
Previous experience in Antenatal Care Experience working in an Early Pregnancy Assessment setting
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Demonstrate evidence of Senior Clinical Support Worker competencies Demonstrates good insight into roles and responsibilities of the post, including awareness of Antenatal Care and Screening Tests available in pregnancy Able to demonstrate an understanding of principles of effective customer care Working as part of a team Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care Evidence of Band 2 competency Be competent in the recording of clinical sign observations Good verbal and non-verbal communication skills; within a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding Demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills Able to present factual information and refer to questions to others where appropriate Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Basic IT skills e.g. e-mail
Desirable
Venepuncture competent Blood glucose monitoring Awareness of the role and duties of other maternity professionals such as midwives
Qualifications Essential
NVQ (National Vocational Qualifications) Level 3 in Healthcare/ Direct care or T Level in Healthcare CARE certificate Successful completion of the Be AWARE to Care course (or equivalent) GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) including English and Maths (or equivalent such as level 2 functional skills)
Further Information Essential
Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Other Role Requirement Essential
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details
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 East Cheshire NHS Trust
Address Macclesfield District
General Hospital
Victoria Road, Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)