Maternity Support Worker for Outpatients Department

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia is seeking a Maternity Support Worker to assist midwives in providing high-quality maternity care. This role involves performing clinical duties, maintaining the dignity and privacy of patients, and supporting team operations. Candidates should have strong communication skills, clinical experience, and a commitment to care values. The position requires completion of the Care Certificate within 12 weeks. Join our supportive environment that values diverse perspectives and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Experience in a busy healthcare environment.
• Prior experience as a maternity support worker is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support registered midwives to deliver care in a safe environment.
• Assist in maintaining efficient ward operations.
• Complete clinical competencies as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Basic IT skills

Education

5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English

Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject

Evidence of Care Certificate completion

Job description

Maternity Support Worker for Outpatients Department

The closing date is 06 January 2026

Maternity support workers are central to quality care and information provision working alongside midwives and the wider professional teams to achieve excellence in maternity care.

We are seeking enthusiastic, hard-working, flexible individuals to assist us to provide the best care at all times. This role is based at the John Radcliffe, supporting the team within the Outpatients department. The role is mainly Monday - Friday.

You will be required to complete clinical duties such as maternal observations, stocking up and some administrative duties. If you feel you have the qualities to suit the role and would like to make a difference, then consider joining our excellent service.

Please note: This role is not eligible for overseas sponsorship. It is predominately Monday - Friday. We do not offer term time only contracts due to the nature of our workload.

All new starters unless transferring internally within the Trust, will commence employment as a Band 2 Maternity Support Worker. Upon completion of mandatory training, Care Certificate and local competencies, staff will be uplifted to a Band 3 grade.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the maternity team you will support and closely work with registered midwives to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality.

About us

Here in Oxfordshire, we offer a unique set up of our Maternity Services with around 7500 babies born annually.

For those working with us, we have a substantial support network for staff, focusing on wellbeingand development. This includes a team of professional Midwifery Advocates, Wellbeing Champions, staff networks and a staff Maternity Psychologist. You will be supported by the Practice Development Team who provide regular study days and updates and support staff clinically. We champion diversity and strive to ensure every member of our team feels included, valued, and has the confidence to speak up and be heard.

We genuinely believe that by supporting our staff to feel happy and offering support within their work environment, we ensure the best quality of care for the women and birthing people who access our services.

Job responsibilities

As a member of the maternity team, you will support and closely work with registered midwives and sonographers to deliver a high standard of care to women in a caring and safe environment. To work as part of the wider ward team in developing and maintaining services provided to women and contribute to the safe, efficient and smooth running of the ward/clinical area. To maintain the dignity and privacy of all women and respect their right to confidentiality. To complete and maintain on an ongoing basis a generic and specific portfolio of clinical competencies and/or the Care Certificate as required. To review progress with line manager at regular intervals and through the appraisal process. Understand own level of responsibility, scope of practice and accountability in relation to registered staff. All policies must also be adhered to at all times.

All new in role, Nursing Assistants, Theatre Support Workers, Maternity Support Workers and Assistant Practitioners will be expected to achieve the Care Certificate within the first 12 weeks of employment if they have not already done so through previous employment. The Care Certificate consists of 15 standards that set out explicit learning outcomes, competences and standards of behaviour that are expected of a Nursing Assistant. The Oxford University Hospitals Support Worker Academy team deliver an enhanced and extended induction programme, this to facilitate the training and education required to maintain quality assurance, support and guidance to ensure timely completion and compliance.

Full job description can be viewed within this advert.

Person Specification

Education, training and qualifications

• 5 GCSE's or equivalent, to include Maths and English OR previous clinical experience
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Evidence of Level 2 Diploma or Apprenticeship in Health related subject
• Evidence of the Care Certificate completion

Clinical Practice

• Able to work in a team and communicate effectively with MDT
• Evidence of working in a busy environment and coping with
• Experience of the NHS and /or health care requirements
• Previous experience as a maternity support worker

Improving Quality and Developing Practice

• To be willing to learn new skills and to undertake the Care Certificate
• Evidence of commitment to the Oxford University Hospitals values

Personal Qualities and Physical Attributes

• Understands remit of role and importance of seeking support from others
• Basic IT 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 name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Depending on experience per annum pro rata