Apprentice Midwifery Care Assistant

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks an Apprentice Midwifery Care Assistant to support the Maternity Unit. The successful candidate will gain practical experience and a recognized qualification while providing care in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team are essential. This role will require completing specific training to ensure high standards of patient care.

Benefits

Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service

Discounted gym memberships

Excellent pension scheme

Wagestream - access to earnings

Free 24-hour confidential counseling support

On-site Nursery

Flexible staff bank

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education.
• 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent).
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of high standards of patient care.
• Provide care to patients in the maternity setting.
• Complete departmental competency training.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work well in a team

Good command of the English language both written and spoken

Education

4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above

Job description

Our NNUH Maternity team is looking to recruit an Apprentice working in our busy Maternity Unit.

We welcome applications from individuals wishing to become an Apprentice and gain experience in the NHS. You will develop new skills and knowledge whilst working with an established team gaining valuable work experience and a recognised apprenticeship qualification.

You will be enrolled with a local education provider and will be required to complete your Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard qualification within the duration of the placement.

Main duties of the job

As an Apprentice Midwifery Care Assistant, you will work with all members of the multidisciplinary team to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care.

You will provide care to our patients who are attending for care in the maternity setting. With support from your line manager and the wider Midwifery team, you will complete departmental competency training, to learn the necessary skills for the role - including documentation, patient care, supporting parents with maintaining the baby's hygiene, cleaning and checking of beds and cots - please see the attached job description for full details. You will play a key role in the care of babies and support of the parents; you will be a valued member of the team in this rewarding specialty where no day is the same!

The maternity unit is fast paced and demanding, this post is perfect for someone who is able to work under pressure and thrives in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients. If this sounds like the role for you, please make an application today and let us know in your supporting statement how you meet the criteria on the job specification.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Job responsibilities

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must be:

• Aged 16+
• Resident in the UK/EEA for the last three consecutive years
• Must not have a qualification in a similar subject at the same level or above
• Must not be in any form of formal government-funded education upon the start of their apprenticeship

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Good general standard of education
• 4 GCSEs at Grade D/3 or above (or equivalent) subject to the job specification
• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

The NNUH are pleased to be able to offer a variety of challenging apprenticeships. Should you be selected for interview we may wish to discuss with you a range of alternative positions for you to consider.

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs at D/3 or above (ideally to include Maths and English)

Skills

• Good command of the English language both written and spoken.
• Ability to work well in a team
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.