Maternity Support Worker

Transformationunitgm; Halifax; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Maternity Support Worker to assist midwives in providing compassionate care to birthing individuals and their families. This role involves direct patient support, administrative tasks, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, empathy, and a commitment to high-quality care. Opportunities for training and development are available, making this a rewarding position in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with birthing people and families.
• Willingness to undertake training specific to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist midwives in providing care to birthing people.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' physical needs.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

Q.C.F Level 3 Diploma in Maternity and Paediatric Support

N.V.Q Level 3 equivalent

Job description

Main area Maternity Grade NHS AfC : Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week) Job ref 372-FSS2772-A

Employer Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site CHFT Town Halifax Salary £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 18 / 05 / 2025 23 : 59 Interview date 23 / 05 / 2025

Maternity Support Worker

NHS AfC : Band 3

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including : part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us. Find out more - Why Choose CHFT?

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visithttps : / / future.cht.nhs.uk /

Job overview

Based inside or outside of the hospital with our midwives the role of the Maternity Support Worker (MSW) is to assist, support and work in collaboration with them and the wider multidisciplinary team in order to provide a safe and holistic approach to patient centred care.

The midwife is ultimately responsible for the care of the birthing person and their family, and it is under the direct or indirect supervision of the midwife that the MSW assists with and provides care following completion of any relevant or appropriate training.

Candidates should have experience of working with birthing people, have a willingness to learn and be committed to have a caring approach towards birthing people and their families. Individuals should be adaptable, hard-working and motivated to provide high quality care for women and families.

Main duties of the job

The role of the MSW is varied. You will receive skills and competency training bespoke to your area of work to ensure you are able to provide safe and excellent care to birthing people their families. You will also assist the midwifery staff in carrying out necessary clerical work and help to communicate administrative information across the multidisciplinary team.

Working for our organisation

Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) is a dynamic and successful organisation with a strong organisational and personal development focus. With over 5,500 employees and a turnover of £310 million, the Trust provides a comprehensive range of secondary care services to the people of Calderdale and Huddersfield and has an exceptional reputation for service delivery. The Foundation Trust aims to design and implement services, policies and measures that meet the diverse needs of our service, population and workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• To observe the patient’s physical needs and undertake baseline observations (temperature, pulse, blood pressure, CO2 monitoring, respirations) and report any changes or abnormal results to the midwife.
• To promote and support birthing people’s emotional wellbeing.
• To perform phlebotomy when required and appropriate in accordance with training and Trust Policy and procedure, including obtaining informed consent for tests and the correct completion of relevant request forms as delegated by the midwife.
• Undertake cannulation as required.
• Perform ECG’s as required.
• Obtaining samples at the request of a midwife, including MRSA swabs.
• Chaperone midwives / obstetricians as required as per Trust Policy.
• To ensure the environment is clean, tidy and safe for visitors and staff.
• To contribute to a safe working environment and improvement of patient care and experience.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels as required.
• To participate in planning individualised care plans, under the direct supervision of the midwife.
• Seek to maintain a high standard by always working to unit / ward policies and procedures and act in a professional manner.
• To report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the midwife in charge.
• To establish good relations with all grades of staff to ensure that good communication is maintained.
• To work in a manner that protects confidentiality at all times.
• May be responsible for requesting patient transport and / or interpreters as required.
• To provide assistance in helping birthing people access services.
• To be able to recognise when additional care / support is required for vulnerable birthing people and their families and provide care directly and indirectly as advised by the midwife.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Q.C.F Level 3 Diploma in Maternity and Paediatric Support or N.V.Q Level 3 equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training specific to the role including Network NonRegistered Competencies

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

• Demonstrate post qualification experience working with babies and families
• Knowledge of child development and normal baby care
• Basic knowledge of safeguarding
• I.T. Skills
• Knowledge about the principles of confidentiality
• Record Keeping

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Be able to communicate effectively verbally and written to staff, and families.
• Must be flexible and self-motivated
• Ability to work as part of the team
• Ability to work in busy environment
• Ability to adapt to different situations
• Flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Empathetic, caring and non-judgmental
• Ability to manage own workload

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all.Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment / education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [e-mail] for assistance.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Stevie O'Connell Job title MSW Clinical Educator Email address stevie.o'[e-mail] Additional information

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