Band 2 Maternity Support Worker

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Winchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public healthcare institution in Winchester is seeking a Band 2 Maternity Support Worker to assist midwives and support mothers during all maternity services. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe environment for women and provide personal care for them and their newborns. You will participate in the care delivery process and help educate families about infant care, with shift work required. Training will be available to support your development in this role.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Ability to assist midwives and support families during maternity care.
• Understanding of clinical measurements and recording.
• Participation in a team to ensure safe care delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support women and their families through all maternity services.
• Ensure a safe clinical environment and high-standard personal care.
• Participate in education related to infant feeding.

Skills

Assisting midwives

Maternal hygiene maintenance

Neonatal emergency recognition

Basic infant care education

Education

Completion of maternity support worker development programme

Job description

Band 2 MSW - Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Hampshire County Hospital

The role will include working shifts, days and nights including weekends and bank holidays. Shift timings are 0730-2000 or 1930-0800

• To assist the midwives and support the woman, her family and colleagues through all maternity services including adverse outcomes, i.e. stillbirth, miscarriage, following appropriate training.
• To ensure a safe clinical environment and high standard of personal care for women, their babies and their families in all clinical areas.
• To assist mothers in the maintenance of personal hygiene and physical comfort at all times.
• Participate in the activities necessary to ensure safe care is provided to women antenatal, at birth and postnatal, and demonstrate an ability to recognize obstetric or neonatal emergencies and respond appropriately, i.e. calling for emergency help, contacting, by phone, the emergency team.
• Assist in the education of mothers and their partners with the demonstration of basic functions regarding care of their newborn infant, at the request of, and under the direct supervision of, the midwife.
• Carry out, and accurately record on a MEOW’s chart, maternal clinical measurements (Blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration rate, oxygen saturations, identifying blood loss/severity of pain and urinalysis) at the request of the midwife, following the relevant training.
• Carry out, and accurately record on a NEWTT chart, neonatal clinical measurements (heart rate, respiration rate and temperature) at the request of, and under the direct supervision of, the midwife.
• As part of the multi-disciplinary team, assist in the education and support of the mother and her partner with infant feeding, following the relevant training.
• Completion of the maternity support worker development programme – induction to the trust and care certification with appropriate training and support.
  
  

What We Offer

• Be part of a dynamic, professional and supportive team committed to providing high standards of care and also committed to the training and development of our Maternity Support Worker.
• In-house opportunities to develop skills and knowledge within a supportive and friendly environment
  
  

Who we are: A highly motivated midwifery team, committed to providing a high standard of care, and constantly striving to deliver a memorable patient experience whilst supporting women and their families in all areas of maternity care.

About The Trust

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (HHFT) provides hospital services to around 570,000 people living in Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire, and specialist services to patients from all over the country.

We deliver a full range of district hospital services in a variety of locations.

The vision at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is to provide outstanding care for every patient. We serve a population of nearly 600,000 people across Hampshire and West Berkshire as well as some people who access our specialist services from across the country.

Four core values (CARE) Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Encourage. These are in place to support of four clear objectives, provide outstanding care of patients, empowering all members of staff, sustainable growth and innovating for the future.

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For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Lauren Brown Job title: Matron for Education and Workforce Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07748920836

Please contact via email with any questions.